EducationCalifornia banned college legacy admissions. Will it change who gets in?October 18, 2024A new state law bans private colleges from considering an applicant’s ties to family members who are alumni or donors. California’s public universities don’t use legacy admissions.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s Proposition 36 brings in big donationsOctober 17, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiCampaigns for and against the measure are getting more money than is typical for a criminal justice proposition. Even so, proponents are outspending the other side 3-1.
State GovernmentHow to avoid sharing election misinformationOctober 17, 2024The 2024 election season is here. As we’re waiting to learn the final results, it can be easy to be duped by false or misleading information. Here are four tips to help you avoid spreading election related misinformation.
State GovernmentHere’s what’s available to California voters whose primary language isn’t EnglishOctober 16, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiIn California, it’s the state’s responsibility to protect people’s right to vote no matter the language they speak. To do that, the state provides voter assistance in ten languages and several counties offer help in additional languages.
Health CareCalifornia health care workers get a pay bump under a new minimum wage lawOctober 16, 2024Some of the lowest-paid health care workers in California are getting a pay bump under a state law. Workers' pay will increase to $25 an hour over the next decade under the law starting Wednesday.
State GovernmentSwing state map: Polls move in Trump’s direction, but the race remains tightOctober 16, 2024The polling averages show Vice President Kamala Harris’ lead has dropped in every swing state in recent weeks.
State GovernmentAbortion isn’t on the ballot in California, but state candidates can’t stop talking about itOctober 15, 2024Democrats in key legislative races say that abortion rights are under threat nationally so it’s a relevant issue. It could also be a winning issue.
State GovernmentCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a law aimed at preventing gas prices from spikingOctober 14, 2024California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking at the pump. The move marks the Democrat's latest step in a battle with the oil industry over energy prices and the impacts of climate change.
State GovernmentLabor advocates say Newsom’s gas prices bill risks safety. The state disagrees.October 14, 2024As a gasoline reserve bill faces a final vote today, labor advocates say the bill’s safety measures don’t go far enough.
EnvironmentThe U.S. gets a new national marine sanctuary, the first led by a tribeOctober 14, 2024Over 4,500 square miles of ocean will be protected off the California coast. It will also be managed in partnership with the indigenous groups that fought to create it.
