Shiny scam convinces victims to convert their cash into gold bars — with dire consequences
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The criminals pose as U.S. government officials or as customer support professionals from a financial or tech company, according to police.
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California health workers may face rude awakening with $25 minimum wage law
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Some experts are skeptical, however, that the new law will have negative effects.Arts & Entertainment
CA legislators consider bills on concert tickets and work calls
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Some are pushing ambitious bills on contentious topics.Education
‘Getting significantly worse’: California community colleges are losing millions to financial aid fraud
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In January, suspected bots represented 1 in 4 college applicants. Officials say fraudsters are getting smarter with the help of AI.Bay Area
High stakes: Inside the multimillion-dollar battle for gambling rights in California
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Pending legislation would let California’s tribes sue their competitors, private card clubs.Education
California extends student financial aid deadline
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After a federal financial aid glitch, students will have more time to apply for state aid.housing
California insurance market ‘in chaos,’ says former insurance chief. Can the new chief fix it?
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Commissioner Ricardo Lara's efforts include new regulations favored by the industry.Around Town
A decade later, how is California’s local control school funding program working?
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The Local Control Funding Formula funnels more state money to low-income students, English learners and foster youth.California
California workers must wait even longer for indoor heat protections
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A state board delays new rules again, apparently over state cost concerns. Labor officials are incensed.health
California doctors struggle to make payroll one month after ransomware attack
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Doctors and hospitals have been forced to forgo payments and risk medical supply shortages.California
