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Environment Sustainability Resilience Housing

Environmental Rebate Explained

10/08/2024
How to apply rebate as part of the recent $80 million state program to electrify homes.

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Elections & Politics Community Service & Support Government

Doing Good: The League of Women Voters

10/07/2024
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The decades of work to win the right to vote for women was only the beginning.

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Elections & Politics Crime & Justice Government

The Attack on the Popular Vote

10/06/2024
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In more than 30 states, it’s harder than ever to vote this year. But in California, it’s never been easier.

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State of California

Laphonza Butler Wants You to Know She’s Your U.S. Senator

10/04/2024
Ever since Laphonza Butler took herself out of the running for U.S. Senate a year ago — just two weeks after Gov. Gavin Newsom picked her to replace the late Dianne Feinstein — she has faded into the background quite a bit.

From The Mercury News...

Health Elections & Politics State of California

Election Explainer: Proposition 35

10/04/2024
The Mercury News explains the Proposition 35 to renew the existing tax used to fund Medi-Cal health services.

From Los Angeles Times...

COVID-19 Health State of California

State COVID Surge Over But More to Come

10/02/2024
The summer COVID surge in California may be finally abating, but people are still advised to get update vaccines in anticipation of a resurgence in the fall and winter.

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Business, Economy & Jobs Crime & Justice State of California

California Collects Millions in Stolen Wages, but Can’t Find Many Workers to Pay Them

10/02/2024
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.

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Business, Economy & Jobs Health State of California

A Minimum Wage Increase for California Health Care Workers Is Finally Kicking In

10/01/2024
A California minimum wage law that was delayed amid budget troubles is now set to go into effect Oct. 16. It’s expected to benefit hundreds of thousands of workers.

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Business, Economy & Jobs Transportation State of California

Newsom’s Gas Price Bill Passes Assembly, but Senate Plan Still Uncertain

10/01/2024
The Assembly approves Gov. Newsom’s bill on oil refineries on a 44-17 vote. But the state Senate will have its say during the special session.

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Community Service & Support

Doing Good: Soroptimist International

09/30/2024
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Making a better world for women and preparing women to make a better world.

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Community Service & Support

The Changing Nature of Doing Good

09/30/2024
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The legacy of ‘service clubs’ such as Soroptomists and Rotary lives on in a new generation of social clubs and volunteer organizations.

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Education Health State of California

Vomiting, Cramps and Lethargy: As Heat Rises, California Kids Are Sweltering in Schools With No Air Conditioning

09/30/2024
An estimated 1 in 5 schools has no air conditioning and another 10% need repair. Underfunded schools struggle to keep classrooms cool as heat waves intensify. “It’s a hot mess,” one teacher says.

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Homelessness Housing State of California

Late Payments to Nonprofits Hamper California’s Fight Against Homelessness

09/30/2024
Homeless service providers are scaling back and taking out loans as they wait for late payments from the government.

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Education State of California

California Bans Legacy Admissions at Colleges. The End of Affirmative Action Is a Reason Why

09/30/2024
California’s private nonprofit colleges will no longer be able grant students an admissions advantage if their parents donated to or went to the same college after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law this morning banning the practice.

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Business, Economy & Jobs State of California

Newsom Plan on Gas Prices Clears First Hurdle

09/27/2024
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 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.

From The Mercury News...

Education Elections & Politics State of California

Election Guide: Proposition 2 $10 Billion Education Bond

09/27/2024
The Mercury News guide to the Proposition 2 $10 billion bond to build and repair public schools.

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Business, Economy & Jobs Transportation State of California

Economists Like Newsom’s Plan to Help Control Gas Prices. Refiners Don’t.

09/26/2024
The governor wants new gas reserves to dampen seasonal price spikes. Refiners say the move would raise prices and require new storage tanks.

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Business, Economy & Jobs Agriculture, Food & Gardening Housing State of California

Will New Laws Improve Housing for CA Farmworkers?

09/25/2024
Many California farmworkers have long lacked safe and affordable places to sleep — an issue thrown into sharp relief after last year’s mass shooting in Half Moon Bay, which left seven agricultural workers dead.

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Elections & Politics Crime & Justice State of California

Election Guide: Proposition 36 Anti-Crime Measure

09/25/2024
The Mercury News guide to the anti-crime and ant-drug dealing measure Proposition 36 on the November ballot.

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Education State of California

Cal State Campuses Brace for ‘Severe Consequences’ as Budget Gap Looms

09/24/2024
Cal State officials are projecting a 2025-26 budget hole of about $400 million to $800 million. They are warning of layoffs and academic cuts.