Lawmakers Propose Limits On University of California Power

May 23, 2018

Several state lawmakers on Tuesday unveiled a plan to curb the University of California's power by limiting salaries and putting checks on the UC president's authority.

University Of California Workers Start 3-Day Strike Over Pay

May 7, 2018 | Adhiti Bandlamudi

Thousands of custodians, security guards, gardeners and other service workers at University of California campuses started a three-day strike Monday to address pay inequalities and demand higher wages.

Immigration

State And Local Agencies Aid DREAMers Facing Federal Deadline

October 3, 2017 | Julia Mitric

State and local agencies and colleges across California are mobilizing to help "Dreamers" meet a key federal deadline this week.

State Government

Number Of UC Retirees Collecting Six-Figure Pensions Has Increased

September 25, 2017 | Sally Schilling

The number of University of California retirees collecting six-figure pensions has increased 60 percent since 2012 - and those increasingly generous retirement packages are being paid for in part by students' tuition.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

UC Regents Commit To Audit Recommendations

May 19, 2017

The UC Board of Regents met on Thursday in San Francisco in the aftermath of a scathing audit, which claimed $175 million were kept in reserves. Capital Public Radio’s Ben Adler was at the meeting and has details.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Capitol Chat: Interview With Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon

May 4, 2017

Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler spoke with California Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon following calls to strip the University of California of its constitutional independence following a scathing audit.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

State Bills, Protests Happen In California In Response To Trump's Actions On Immigration

February 3, 2017

Is California poised for a battle against the Trump administration on immigration? Capital Bureau Chief Ben Adler explains fast-tracked legislation from Kevin de Leon plus other action around the Capital.

State Government

Democrats Disagree With Governor Brown Over Middle-Class Scholarships

February 1, 2017 | Ben Adler

Gov. Jerry Brown and California Democrats are disagreeing over renewing the Middle Class Scholarship program, which is approaching the tail end of its four-year plan.

State Government

Mental Health Bill Focuses On College Students

March 8, 2016 | Jonathan Ayestas

Assemblyman Kevin McCarty proposed a bill that would match college funding on mental health services dollar-for-dollar. While the details are still getting worked out, it could increase accessibility for combating mental health stigma.

State Government

UC Looks To Expand Student Enrollment

November 19, 2015 | Ben Bradford

The University of California wants to increase its undergraduate population by about 5 percent.