California The Great Culling: Which California bills did legislators kill? By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | May 19, 2022 On suspense file day, legislators killed about 220 California bills on issues including education, health care, housing and workers.
Bay Area California’s progressive laws take a tumble in the courts By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | May 17, 2022 Most recently, courts pushed back on requirements for gender equity in boardrooms.
Bay Area Will California sidestep federal ‘work first’ welfare rules? By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | April 28, 2022 California is trying to make its cash assistance program more flexible for low-income parents.
California Cost, emotional stress leading to enrollment challenges at colleges, study finds By Michael Burke | EdSource | April 22, 2022 More than 50% of respondents said the cost of college stopped them from enrolling.
California Will there be enough teachers for California’s ambitious plans for its youngest students? By Elizabeth Aguilera | CalMatters | March 29, 2022 California needs thousands of teaching staff to expand public school to all 4-year-olds.
Business & Finance What’s in the California paid sick leave deal for workers and businesses? By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | January 25, 2022 Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders agree to restore California paid sick leave for COVID-19. Here’s what you need to know.
Bay Area Nearly half of Bay Area employers expect 3-day in-person work week post-pandemic, survey finds By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation | December 14, 2021 The survey has been conducted monthly since April by the Bay Area Council, a business group.
California Why does California have the highest jobless rate in the country? By Grace Gedye | CalMatters | December 10, 2021 Many Californians work in the leisure and hospitality industries, which are still recovering from the pandemic.
Bay Area Unemployment rate stagnant: Why many Californians aren’t back at work By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | September 20, 2021 Women have been particularly hard hit by the pandemic, as has the low-paying childcare sector.
California State accelerates timeline for college athletes to profit from their likenesses By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation | September 3, 2021 The Fair Pay to Play act was signed in 2019 and originally slated to go into effect in 2023.