Education
California
Newsom signs bill creating new transfer pilot program between UC and community colleges
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Supporters say the bill will help streamline the transfer process but students say it doesn't go far enough.City
The Blotter | Two DUIs on Grand Avenue
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Also U-Haul reports stolen van, later found on Highland Avenue.Bay Area
Former Oakland police chief named in candidate shortlist sent to Mayor Sheng Thao
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Thao fired LeRonne Armstrong in February but an independent report last month cleared him of misconduct.Bay Area
Teachers of recently arrived immigrant students to get help under new law
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Many teachers of "newcomer students" lack training and guidance.Elections
Labor forged Laphonza Butler. Could unions ‘sling-shot’ her Senate bid?
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If California’s new U.S. senator runs in the 2024 election, she could carve off labor support from other contenders.California
Newsom signs bill that aims to change California’s mental health system
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New conservatorship law would include people with serious mental illness, addiction problems.gavin newsom
California bans cosmetics chemicals, following EU (again)
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A new California law will ban over two dozen chemicals from fragrances and cosmetics.California
Climate change took them to ‘dark places.’ Now they’re doing something about it
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Young activists are creating communities for people to talk about feelings of hopelessness and despair that arise amid the facts of climate change.gavin newsom
