For Decades, California Forcibly Sterilized Women Under Eugenics Law. Now, The State Will Pay SurvivorsJuly 20, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-TanAdvocates hope this money can be the first step in the state recognizing its past in eugenics and involuntary and forced sterilization of thousands of women.
State Government‘Some Serious Problems’ With California Recall Laws, Secretary Of State SaysJuly 20, 2021 | Scott Rodd | Nicole NixonIn an interview with CapRadio, Secretary of State Shirley Weber said California’s recall laws have “some serious problems” and that the entire process deserves a second look after the Sept. 14 election to determine whether Newsom will stay in office.
EnvironmentDixie Fire May Be Linked To PG&E Equipment, Utility SaysJuly 19, 2021 | Chris HaganPG&E reported to the California Public Utilities Commission that their equipment may have been involved in sparking the Dixie Fire that has forced evacuations in Butte and Plumas counties.
State GovernmentWho’s Running In Newsom Recall? Politicians, Activists, Californians Of All StripesJuly 19, 2021Forty-one candidates beat the deadline to run in California’s second recall election for governor. They include politicians, activists and others.
Small California School Districts Will Refuse To Follow Mask MandateJuly 18, 2021Some school officials are flouting the updated state rules, saying students will be allowed to return to the classroom with or without a mask.
Is Homelessness Newsom’s Weak Point In Recall? Republicans Are Counting On ItJuly 18, 2021Challengers in the California recall see Newsom as vulnerable on the issue, but some experts and advocates say their ideas could worsen life for homeless people.
Race and EquityWhat Do Alabama And California Have In Common? Top-Notch U.S. History StandardsJuly 17, 2021State history standards can give educators a roadmap through the uncomfortable facts of U.S. history. In the current debate over critical race theory, they can also offer political cover.
COVID Cases Surging In California A Month After ReopeningJuly 17, 2021San Francisco, Los Angeles and Orange County see biggest jumps in COVID case rates — but statewide numbers are a fraction of what they were.
State GovernmentCalifornia Turned Pandemic Rentals Into Permanent Housing For Homeless PeopleJuly 17, 2021California leased hotel rooms for unhoused residents during the pandemic to move them out of crowded shelters. Then it bought some of those hotels to create long-term homes for them.
No, UC San Francisco Is Not ‘Harvesting’ The Genitalia Of ‘Murdered Babies’July 17, 2021Facebook posts stated on July 6, 2021: “Newly obtained emails show UCSF harvesting the clitorises, testicles and penises of murdered babies.”
