health She opened a business to deliver babies. California policies drove her out of the country By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | February 12, 2024 Midwives provide many of the same services as doctors in low-risk pregnancies but serving patients with Medi-Cal insurance makes the practice difficult to sustain.
Elections A record amount went to lobbying California’s government. Who were the biggest spenders? By Jeremia Kimelman | CalMatters | February 12, 2024 Companies and organizations spent more than $480 million on lobbyists in 2023.
Bay Area Update: Newsom sends state lawyers to help Alameda County prosecute crimes in Oakland By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | February 9, 2024 Earlier this week the governor announced the deployment of 120 CHP officers to the region to combat rising crime.
business California’s fast food workers gain new, first-of-its-kind union to represent them By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | CalMatters | February 9, 2024 The new organization will likely represent a small share of industry workers.
Bay Area California’s pursuit of clean air just got much harder By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | February 9, 2024 A new federal standard will likely throw some counties out of compliance and increase pressure on already heavily polluted regions.
Bay Area California adding apprenticeships to teacher recruitment toolbox By Diana Lambert | EdSource | February 9, 2024 California teacher apprenticeship program will allow candidates to earn while they learn.
energy Legislators unveil measure to ask voters for $1 billion offshore wind bond By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | February 8, 2024 The funds would help ports expand to handle giant wind turbines and other equipment.
health California wants to cap your medical bills. Guess who’s pushing back. By Ana B. Ibarra | February 8, 2024 A new state agency is proposing a target that’s among the most aggressive in the country.
Business & Finance California plans to use AI to answer your tax questions By Khari Johnson | CalMatters | February 8, 2024 The state of California calls it an opportunity; risk assessments are forthcoming.
California Bill would make ‘science of reading’ mandatory in California schools By John Fensterwald | EdSource | February 7, 2024 Pointing to dismal test scores, veteran lawmaker and a coalition of advocacy groups introduce AB 2222.