Bay Area UC has enrolled more Californians, but lawmakers say it’s not enough By Emma Gallegos | EdSource | March 13, 2024 Legislators propose further increasing tuition for students coming from outside California.
California Opponents to Prop. 1 — Gavin Newsom’s mental health plan — concede it’s likely to pass By Kristen Hwang and Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | March 12, 2024 Polls show many Californians were undecided heading into Election Day.
housing California’s minimum wage isn’t enough to keep up with workers’ costs of living, report says By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | CalMatters | March 11, 2024 High housing costs a major contributor.
California California attorney general boosts bill banning medical debt from credit reports By Molly Castle Work | KFF Health News | March 11, 2024 Rob Bonta has thrown his weight behind state Sen. Monique Limón’s legislation.
Bay Area Californians face higher costs for goods and services than before the pandemic despite inflation slowing By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | March 6, 2024 The consumer price index shows services are mostly responsible for persistent inflation.
Bay Area California schools gained billions during COVID-19. Now the money is running out By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | March 5, 2024 Low-income schools that got the most may be hardest hit when the funds expire this year.
Bay Area Serial ADA plaintiffs alter tactics and venues as they launch new litigation in state courts By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News Foundation | February 27, 2024 "Serial plaintiffs" are suing in state court after national spotlight on repeated federal suits.
budget California lawmakers face a ballooning budget deficit By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | February 20, 2024 A $73 billion in 2024-25 shortfall puts more pressure on legislators and the governor to find savings.
business Business, labor fight over California law few know about By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | February 15, 2024 A measure on the November ballot would repeal the law, which allows employees to file class-action lawsuits over some labor law violations.
Elections Katie Porter, Adam Schiff and Barbara Lee swore off corporate PAC money. What does that mean? By Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters | February 12, 2024 When it comes to election campaigning, showing independence from Big Business isn’t that simple.