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From South Tahoe Now...
Spotlight on South Tahoe High School Career and Technical Education
A look at career and technical education options at South Tahoe High School.
From CalMatters...
Why CalPERS Is Being Pushed to Divest From Tesla
Elon Musk, the tech mogul who runs Tesla, said in December that diversity, equity and inclusion efforts âmust die.â Now, two civil rights groups are calling for the nationâs largest public pension fund to divest from the electric vehicle maker.
CA Ride-Hailing Drivers Could Get Back Pay
Tens of thousands of California ride-hailing drivers, and possibly more, could eventually get back pay after a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that clears the way for the state and some cities to proceed with their lawsuits against Uber and Lyft.
California Collects Millions in Stolen Wages, but Canât Find Many Workers to Pay Them
The state Labor Commissioner sometimes struggles to get back pay to workers when it reaches wage theft settlements. It tries social media, TV and hotlines. But money owed to employees is still sitting in state accounts.
Newsomâs Gas Price Bill Passes Assembly, but Senate Plan Still Uncertain
The Assembly approves Gov. Newsomâs bill on oil refineries on a 44-17 vote. But the state Senate will have its say during the special session.
A Minimum Wage Increase for California Health Care Workers Is Finally Kicking In
A California minimum wage law that was delayed amid budget troubles is now set to go into effect Oct. 16. Itâs expected to benefit hundreds of thousands of workers.
Newsom Plan on Gas Prices Clears First Hurdle
Gov. Gavin Newsomâs proposal to combat gasoline price spikes appears headed to a long-awaited Assembly floor vote next week after passing out of committee on September 26.
Economists Like Newsomâs Plan to Help Control Gas Prices. Refiners Donât.
The governor wants new gas reserves to dampen seasonal price spikes. Refiners say the move would raise prices and require new storage tanks.
Will New Laws Improve Housing for CA Farmworkers?
Many California farmworkers have long lacked safe and affordable places to sleep â an issue thrown into sharp relief after last yearâs mass shooting in Half Moon Bay, which left seven agricultural workers dead.
A New California Law Will Scrub Most Medical Debt From Credit Reports
About 4 in 10 Californians are believed to be carrying medical debt, which can harm their chances of landing a mortgage or an apartment if it shows up on credit reports.
Nonprofits Seek to Get More Women Into Construction Trades
Jessica Alvarez Castañeda was sick of low-paying jobs. For years, the 39-year-old mother of four had been âbreaking her back for almost nothingâ as a cashier, nursing assistant, babysitter, house cleaner and cook.
Are CA Gig Workers Getting Promised Pay and Benefits?
California voters passed Proposition 22 four years ago. The ballot initiative, backed by Uber, Lyft and other gig companies, promised the stateâs more than 1 million gig workers new benefits, such as guaranteed minimum earnings, health care stipends, occupational accident insurance and accidental death insurance.
Californiaâs Economy Lags Behind Other States, Hereâs Why Itâs So Sluggish
Californiaâs unemployment rate, 5.2% of its labor force in July, is no longer the nationâs highest after months of having that dubious distinction.
Californians Will Vote on a $18 Minimum Wage. Workers Already Want $25 and More
Proposition 32 to increase the minimum wage from $16 isnât as far-reaching as when it was first proposed. Fast food workers are already making more, and health care employees are on track. But worker groups are already pushing for more.
CA Democrats Push Retail Theft Bills
Legislators are pushing ahead with a retail theft bill package in their continued opposition of Proposition 36 â a November ballot measure backed by law enforcement groups and Republicans (and some Democrats) that would roll back parts of 2014âs Prop. 47.
From Village Life...
Town and Country Village EIR Released
The draft environmental impact report for the Town And Country Village hotel and event center project has been released for public comment by the El Dorado County Planning and Building Department-Planning Division.
Newsom Set an Ambitious Goal to Launch 500,000 Californians Into New Careers. Many Are Firefighters
In his 2018 campaign, Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would create 500,000 new apprenticeships in the decade after taking office. So far, the state has registered more than 180,000 new apprenticeships. Many of them are firefighters.
CA Indoor Heat Rule Put on Fast Track
After years of delay, a new California regulation to protect indoor workers from extreme heat is now in effect.
From Local News Matters...
California Forever abandons ballot measure in face of growing opposition, looks to 2026
California Foreverâs announcement July 22 that it has decided to pull a ballot measure that would have let voters decide on a controversial planned city in rural Solano County drew swift reaction from political leaders and opponents.
From SF Gate...
California Forever Takes Initiative Off November Ballot
On July 22, California Forever announced it was withdrawing its initiative to amend the Solano County General Plan off the November ballot and would instead begin working with the county through the normal, though less expeditious, process.
A California Court Just Granted an Ag Giant a Win. It Could Jeopardize New Farm Union Law
A judge has halted a union effort at the Wonderful Company, throwing into question a new state law designed to make it easier for agricultural workers to organize.
If Californians Vote to Ban Slavery This Fall, Will Prisoners Get a Raise?
California courts have long upheld below-minimum wage pay for prison inmates working a wide range of jobs. A 2024 ballot measure that would ban forced labor could alter those decisions.
Guaranteed Basic Income Programs Proliferate Across CA
A mother picks up her son from daycare in Richmond on Sept. 26, 2022. Photo by Marissa Leshnov for CalMatters
California Boosts Spending to Help Students Earn Math and Science Degrees
A program for low-income, first-generation STEM students at community colleges is receiving millions of dollars to expand across the state.
Californiaâs âWeakâ Job Market Propped Up by Public Money as Private Sector Sheds Jobs
Private-sector jobs in California have declined since their post-pandemic peak, while public-sector employment has shown gains, the stateâs Legislative Analystâs Office says.
From The Mercury News...
YIMBYs Endorse California Forever
On June 19, California YIMBY announced support for the California Forever project going to the Solano County ballot in November.
From CapPublicRadio...
California Forever Ballot Measure Qualifies for Solano Ballot
On June 11, Solano County elections officials announced the verification of necessary signatures for the California Forever sponsored initiative to amend the county General Plan to be on the November ballot.
From Mountain Democrat...
Gateway El Dorado Sparks Concerns
El Dorado Hills residents are expressing concerns about traffic on Latrobe Road when the next phase of the El Dorado Gateway project commences.
The Future for California Workers Is Apprenticeships
A panel of labor experts at the CalMatters Ideas Festival say California workers should have more access to more apprenticeships that pay more. Barriers still exist, especially for women and low-income Californians.
California Wants to Be Carbon-Neutral by 2045. What Does That Mean for Its Big Economic Drivers?
Californiaâs governor, Gavin Newsom, flew more 6,000 miles to Rome this month to deliver a brief speech on climate change at a Vatican-sponsored conference.
Californiaâs Lagging Economy Hinders Efforts to Close State Budget Deficit
As Gov. Gavin Newsom and state legislators spend the next few weeks fashioning a state budget thatâs plagued by a multibillion-dollar deficit, they canât count on a booming economy to make their task easier.
How Congress Is Letting Die an Internet Connectivity Lifeline for Millions
More than half of the U.S. House supports a bill to extend the funds, but it canât get out of committee.
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