Black California students want more support. A new law names colleges that serve them best
A new California law creates a Black-Serving Institution designation for colleges and universities that excel in supporting student success.
California shorted prisoners on money for their release. It’s ending the practice
California prisons are supposed to give $200 in gate money to people leaving incarceration. Many did not receive the full amount because of deductions.
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Housing reforms will help California tackle living costs. Berkeley might show us how
Berkeley’s example offers a roadmap for other cities in California. Every neighborhood can do its part to tackle the housing crisis, from high-rises in the urban core to new multi-family housing in ...
Californians pay billions for power companies’ wildfire prevention efforts. Are they cost-effective?
California granted PG&E, SCE and SDG&E permission to charge $27 billion to prevent wildfires. But soaring electric bills are ...
California EDD is still struggling to deliver benefits, stop fraud
A year since a CalMatters investigation, California EDD has a mixed record in stopping fraud while getting benefits to the jobless.
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California politicians suddenly discover inflation in aftermath of election
Democratic legislators this week acknowledge the need to bring down living costs after Donald Trump's victory hinges on economic issues.
Landlords are using AI to raise rents — and California cities are leading the pushback
California and federal prosecutors accused pricing software maker RealPage of enriching itself at the expense of renters.
Top Democrats say they won’t just ‘Trump-proof’ California — they’ll make it affordable again
Gov. Newsom wants the California Legislature to get ready for Trump, but its leaders also have other priorities.
High schools moved on from college for all. Will Trump come through for job training?
High school career pathways have strong bipartisan support. But political rifts may shape how, or if, they align with college ...
5,000 bills is too many. California Legislature sets new max on legislation
California's legislative leaders lowered the limit on how many bills can be introduced in the Assembly and state senate.
California has a new Legislature — while votes are still being counted
A bill would give county election offices more resources and guidance to speed up California election results.
California birth centers are shutting down. A lawmaker has a new plan to help them
Many California parents-to-be want to deliver their babies in midwife-run birth centers outside of hospitals. Those ...