Gov. Newsom Wants Transitional Kindergarten For All 4-Year-Olds. What Does That Mean?June 2, 2021 | Janelle SalangaWhile advocates and members of the legislature have been pushing for a rollout of universal transitional kindergarten in California for years, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal has been met with concerns.
State GovernmentFour Things To Know About The California Budget DealJune 2, 2021California Assembly and Senate budget leaders announce a budget deal that includes stimulus checks, more in-state students at UC campuses and more money for public health and undocumented immigrants.
Can You Handle The Truth?: Fact-Checking Gov. Newsom’s Claim That California Has A $75 Billion SurplusJune 2, 2021 | Chris NicholsThe nonpartisan Legislative Analyst Office estimated the state's surplus is only $38 billion, noting it used a different definition than the governor.
State GovernmentCalifornia Launches Task Force To Study Reparations For African AmericansJune 1, 2021 | Janelle SalangaThe task force will put together a series of recommendations for the state legislature and work to educate Californians about the continued and past effects of slavery.
Can California Withstand A Teacher Retirement Boom?June 1, 2021California schools could be facing the largest number of teacher retirements ever, but factors like enrollment drops should take the sting out of it.
Sacramento, San Joaquin Counties Move Into Orange COVID-19 TierJune 1, 2021 | Chris HaganSacramento and San Joaquin counties are finally moving to the orange tier of California's color-coded reopening system, only two weeks before the state fully reopens. Still, Sacramento's new case rate is more than twice that of the state as a whole.
Health CareCalifornia Child Mental Health Advocates Say Demand For Care Is Up During the Pandemic, But Services Are LackingJune 1, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaAdvocates say there’s a need for more investment in mental health treatment for California children, especially given stresses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Services could get a boost in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s most recent budget proposal.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought Could Mean Peak Fire Season Months Earlier Than UsualJune 1, 2021 | Scott RoddCalifornia wildfires have burned nearly five times as many acres on state land this year compared to the same time period last year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
