Oakland
California
Everyone is saying they just won a big court case on pensions. What does that mean for you?
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The money saved is a drop in the bucket compared to California’s overall pension obligations to teachers, firefighters, law enforcement officers and government workers—an unfunded liability of hundreds of billions of dollars—which the state, counties, cities and school districts are finding increasingly hard to manage.California
Oakland teachers approve four-year contract; classes to resume Monday
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Ending a seven-day strike, teachers voted Sunday to ratify an agreement that gives them a salary increase and reduces class sizes,California
Recent rains mean healthy snow pack, officials say
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There's water in them thar hills! A snowpack of 113" and at 153 percent of average to-date, means big run off when the snows melt this spring.California
Oakland school district and teachers reach tentative agreement
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The compromise deal includes smaller class sizes, a commitment to cap charter school expansion, and a total pay increase of 14%.california
State superintendent returns as mediator as Oakland teachers strike enters fourth day
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The district previously offered a 5 percent raise over three years, but last week made a new offer of 8.5 percent over four years.California
Under-the-radar Trump admin idea: Will it undermine Obamacare, abortion in California?
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Insurance customers may get a second premium bill every month, for $1 - the amount the state requires to cover unrestricted abortion benefits.California
With new Latina party chair, party insiders say GOP “dodged a bullet.” Now what?
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Depending on whom you ask, Patterson’s election offers a ray of hope for a struggling party.Oakland
Charter schools are a flashpoint in California’s teacher strikes—here’s where and how they’ve grown
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Conflict over charter schools is at play in Oakland strike. But a CALmatters analysis of statewide charter enrollment data paints a far more nuanced picture.Bay Area
