With inflation, California worries about progress on poverty
May 16, 2022
California lawmakers and activists are pressing Gov. Gavin Newsom to spend more to help the state’s poorest residents.
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Five things to know about nuclear power in California
May 14, 2022
Gov. Newsom is considering seeking federal funds to keep Diablo Canyon open as California transitions away from fossil fuels. But there are many complications to keeping nuclear power in California.
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A salty dispute: California Coastal Commission unanimously rejects desalination plant
May 14, 2022
The commission, in a marathon session today, killed a proposed desalination plant in Huntington Beach that’s been debated for more than 20 years.
California spent millions to boost COVID vaccination rates of Medi-Cal members — but they lag even more
May 11, 2022
Gaps in COVID vaccination rates among the state’s Medi-Cal population persist. Five Medi-Cal plans still have vaccination rates under 50%.
How bad is water use in California? March is the worst so far, up 19%
May 10, 2022
Ignoring urgent pleas from water officials, Californians used substantially more water after a record-dry three months gripped the state.
Anti-worker or pro-worker? Why labor unions are fighting over a housing bill
May 9, 2022
A new bill aimed at increasing affordable housing construction has an important backer: California’s carpenters’ unions. The state’s formidable Construction and Building Trades Council, which represents most other construction unions, is opposed.
Some California school districts that grew during the pandemic feel shortchanged
May 2, 2022
Last school year, growing districts weren’t funded for all their students. Their leaders say they’ve been hurt by efforts to protect the majority of the state’s districts experiencing declining enrollment.
Can California Republicans win statewide again?
April 25, 2022
California Republicans rally at their state convention, hoping to win a statewide office for the first time since 2006 and help the GOP retake control of Congress. But divisions between pro-Trump, conservative and traditional factions were difficult
With more enforcement power than ever, state relies on activists to enforce duplex law
April 24, 2022
A handful of activists represent the bulk of the state’s enforcement of the law. That could change as the state housing agency hires more staff.
Some California school districts launch transitional kindergarten without state help
April 20, 2022
The state mandates transitional kindergarten, but isn’t paying the tab for a small portion of wealthy school districts. Some are balking.