State GovernmentUniversity of California planning to expand outreach at 65 California community collegesJanuary 23, 2023Seeking to recruit more transfer students, UC identified 65 colleges where it wants to deepen existing partnerships.
EnvironmentGrowers brace to give up some Colorado River waterJanuary 22, 2023The Colorado River’s water transformed the Imperial Valley desert into one of California’s most productive farm regions. But now growers will have to sacrifice 10% of their supply because of shortages in the river’s supply.
State GovernmentCalifornia storm victims may be eligible for federal assistance. Here’s how.January 18, 2023 | Vicki GonzalezRecent storms have toppled trees, forced flooding and landslides and killed at least 20 people statewide. Federal assistance may be available for those whose property was damaged in Sacramento County, here’s how to access those resources. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWhy you should file taxes even if you don’t owe anyJanuary 14, 2023Tax returns are used by the state government to send Californians money. But some of the people who could most use the money don’t get it.
Race and EquityNew report says California’s parole process could lead to inequitable outcomesJanuary 13, 2023 | Sarah Mizes-TanAdvocates say the current parole process unfairly denies parole to Black and brown inmates as compared with white inmates; the Board of Parole Hearings disagrees
State GovernmentCalifornia faces $22 billion deficit in initial Newsom budget proposal January 10, 2023 | Nicole NixonIt’s “full speed ahead” on programs like universal pre-kindergarten and health care for undocumented workers, the governor said, pledging to fund them this year despite economic uncertainty.
EnvironmentWhy hospitals are struggling to meet earthquake safety deadlineJanuary 9, 2023It’s been close to 30 years since California enacted the bulk of its seismic safety standards, but hospitals continue to ask for more time and flexibility.
State GovernmentGavin Newsom, the sequel: Governor starts second term as leader of liberal AmericaJanuary 6, 2023After leading a “March for Democracy” on the second anniversary of the U.S. Capitol insurrection, Gavin Newsom portrayed himself as a partisan warrior on the national stage, but a unifier in California in his second inaugural speech.
State GovernmentNewsom’s second term as governor will test his presidential prospectsJanuary 6, 2023 | Nicole NixonGavin Newsom took the oath of office Friday. In his second term he will likely drill down on priorities like homelessness and social issues, which could also serve as a springboard for a platform for higher office.
State GovernmentThe California Legislature is back: Five key questionsJanuary 5, 2023The California Legislature reconvenes with record diversity, but with several key questions and many significant challenges.
