California Gavin Newsom signs law boosting minimum wage for fast-food workers. Is $20 enough? By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | CalMatters | September 28, 2023 More than half a million fast food workers, mostly minorities and women, will earn higher minimum wage.
Elections Why California Republicans are facing a moment of truth By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | September 28, 2023 GOP leaders and activists will hear Friday from Donald Trump and other presidential candidates before deciding whether to change the party platform on abortion and same-sex marriage.
California Despite low public tuition fees, California ranks in top third among states for average student debt By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | September 28, 2023 Parents, graduate students and Black borrowers face the highest student debts.
Education California community college enrollment is up, but one group of students lags behind By Adam Echelman | CalMatters | September 27, 2023 Students between the ages of 20 and 30 are lagging behind other groups.
City The Blotter | Found in stolen Hyundai Tucson, two suspects taken to Santa Rita jail By Damin Esper | September 26, 2023 Plus: Woman sleeping in local park had warrants for multiple crimes.
Education Newsom signs raft of youth LGBTQ+ bills By Emma Gallegos | EdSource | September 26, 2023 But the governor vetoed a bill on transgender acceptance in custody disputes.
Books With Newsom’s signature, bill to thwart book-banning in schools becomes law By John Fensterwald | EdSource | September 26, 2023 Because the bill was passed with an urgency provision, it took effect on its signing.
crime Sheng Thao responds to Oakland business strike over ‘out of hand’ crime By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News and Exedra Staff | September 26, 2023 Some 200 businesses were expected to strike Tuesday, according to organizers.
Education AI, other education technology can infringe on rights of disabled, LGBTQ students, report warns By Emma Gallegos | EdSource | September 26, 2023 Civil rights groups called for federal guidance on how to protect student rights in the technology arena.
City Concerned about crime trends? City invites residents to three public safety meetings By City of Piedmont | September 25, 2023 In addition to the upcoming Oct 5 Public Safety Committee meeting, the city will host a town hall on Wednesday, Sept 27.