Pandemic catch up: What will it take for left-behind students to learn to read?December 20, 2022Teachers across the state are trying to help students who fell behind in their reading skills during remote learning.
California’s only HBCU aims to solve Black doctor shortageDecember 19, 2022Charles Drew University, the only historically Black university in California, will launch a new MD program next year. The goal is to train more doctors of color to help underserved communities in a state where only 3% of physicians are Black.
EnvironmentCalifornia approves far-reaching strategy for tackling climate change. So what’s next?December 18, 2022Here are six ways that Californians will be affected by the state’s new climate change blueprint.
‘Catastrophic staffing shortage’ hits California’s rural police first, and hardestDecember 17, 2022Sheriff ends daytime patrols in Tehama, reflecting officer shortage throughout California and national trend. Law enforcement blames low pay and tougher regulations; lawmakers and civil rights advocates disagree.
‘When they took the foundation, everything started crumbling’: California group fights eminent domain, racismDecember 7, 2022Where is My Land aims to help Black families regain property, sometimes decades after a government takes it. Though hundreds seek this help, founder Kavon Ward says her group focuses on a few cases at a time.
State GovernmentIs California’s beleaguered jobless benefits agency ready for a recession?December 5, 2022California’s Employment Development Department struggled to keep up with the demands of the pandemic. But a potential recession isn’t likely to be as intense, and the department has made changes that could smooth the process of getting benefits.
Screening for adverse childhood experiences is increasing, but are patients getting treatment?November 30, 2022Medi-Cal doctors are screening more patients for adverse childhood experiences, but they aren’t required to report whether those patients receive therapy or other services they may need.
Are California’s Hispanic Serving Institutions living up to their name?November 19, 2022California has the most Hispanic Serving Institutions among its colleges of any state — 174, including 21 of 23 California State University campuses and five of the nine University of California campuses.
Health CareNurse practitioner requirements are changing, allowing them to practice without physician supervisionNovember 16, 2022The new rules will improve access to health care in many communities where it is lacking, supporters say. Some physicians are concerned the rules will expand the scope of services nurse practitioners provide.
State GovernmentWill this be the most diverse California Legislature ever?November 14, 2022While votes are still being counted, it appears that the next Legislature will include the most women and LGBTQ members ever. Advocacy groups are already celebrating, but how much difference will the diversity make in policy?
