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President Kamala Harris? What Her California Years Reveal
Is Vice President Kamala Harris on track to be the first Democratic president from California?
Debunking Six Myths About Homelessness in California
There’s a lot of misinformation floating around about homelessness in California. Data can dispel several common myths.
California Climate Programs Would Lose Billions in Newsom’s Budget
As funds for climate change programs are cut, Democrats and environmentalists are pushing for a bond measure on the ballot to restore some funding.
Santa Clara County Nurses Announce Three-Day Strike Beginning April 2
The nurses' union says county management failed to bargain in good faith around working conditions and safety issues that impact nurses and patient care.
Prop. 1 OK Will Change How Californians with Mental Illness Get Help
Gov. Gavin Newsom made mental health a priority since he took office five years ago. The ballot initiative voters approved this month will provide billions of dollars to fund housing and treatment facilities for mentally ill Californians.
Opponents of Newsom’s Mental Health Plan Concede It’s Likely to Pass
Many Californians were undecided heading into Election Day on Gov. Newsom’s Proposition 1, which funds new mental health treatment facilities. As of noon Tuesday with about 5.8 million votes counted, the measure was leading by a margin of 50.3% to 49.7%.
Santa Clara County Nurses Rally, Press Demands for New Contract
The Registered Nurses Professional Association said 97% of its members – whose contract expired Oct. 29 – voted to authorize a strike if no agreement is reached on union demands for better working conditions, pay raises and improved benefits.
Parents’ Lawsuit Forces California to Spend $2B because of Covid Learning Loss
Learning loss during the pandemic hit California's low-income students hardest. An agreement requires the state to focus spending on additional teaching.
City Takes Tougher Stance on Stolen Catalytic Converters
The newly approved measure is expected to strengthen laws prohibiting the illegal possession of catalytic converters, marked or unmarked, and will enact stricter fines.
Last Chance to Apply for High-speed Internet Subsidy
Wednesday could be your last chance to apply for a federal high-speed internet subsidy.The program runs out of money in April.
Inside This Year’s Massive Effort to Count California’s Growing Unhoused Population
California counted its homeless population this month. Here’s a look at how the state gets the numbers that impact everything from program funding to stump speeches.
GOP Lawmakers in Sacramento Split Over MediCal for Undocumented Farm Workers
Almost 30 years ago Californians passed Proposition 187, a ballot measure that denied public benefits to undocumented immigrants. This year, a new state law took effect offering government-subsidized health insurance to the same population.
As California Closes Prisons, Spending per Inmate Hits Record
Locking up a California state prisoner for one year costs nearly twice as much as tuition at the state’s top private universities. The number surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, and remains high because of inmate medical costs and pay boosts for prison guards and other workers.
No More Surprise Ambulance Bills in CA in 2024
Surprise ambulance bills can leave families deeply in debt after a medical emergency. A new state law that forces insurance companies to negotiate payments is expected to save Californians tens of millions of dollars a year.
New CA Laws for 2024: More Paid Sick Days, No More Employee Cannabis Tests
Under a new law, employees in California are guaranteed five paid sick days a year, two days more than previously. Worker advocacy groups say the benefit is needed, but business groups warn of additional costs.
