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Woodland Mobile Farmers Market Launches

06/06/2024

The Center for Land-Based Learning has launched a new mobile farmers market for Woodland communities without access to fresh locally grown food.

California Seeks a More Resilient Water Supply as Familiar Sides Battle for Access

06/05/2024

A new study, conducted by researchers at three University of California campuses, projects that a combination of factors will reduce California’s water supply by up to 9 million acre-feet a year.

A Look at Police dispatches to Schools

06/05/2024

EdSource reports that police are dispatched thousands of times per school day across California.

New Reservoir Project Advances

06/05/2024

The $4.5 billion Sites Reservoir project is advancing after a judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by environmental groups.

Why CA Families Are Getting a Tax Surprise for Health Care

06/04/2024

For families seeking affordable health insurance, the state’s health insurance marketplace, Covered California, can provide major relief. But if they’re not careful, they can get hit by an unexpected federal tax bill.

California Homelessness Funding Is on the Chopping Block. Will It Make the Final Budget?

06/04/2024

It’s the billion-dollar question. That’s how much cities and other local governments have been receiving from the state each year to deal with California's ever-increasing population of homeless people.

California Made It Easier to Vote, but Some With Disabilities Still Face Barriers

06/04/2024

California is hailed as a national leader for voting access. But visually impaired voters and their advocates say they still face unnecessary barriers, despite bills and lawsuits. Some election officials raise security concerns.

New Research Indicates More Massive California Flooding in Past

06/01/2024

Cal State Fullerton researchers released findings of ancient floods in Southern California which indicate the state may be more prone to mega flooding than previously thought.

Why a Bay Area Transit Rescue Plan Is on Hold

05/31/2024

A Bay Area transit funding bill is delayed so supporters can seek consensus on how the money will be raised and distributed.

California’s Runoff Flows Down the Drain. Can More Be Captured?

05/30/2024

Researchers say if California could collect and treat more stormwater in cities, it could provide enough water to supply a quarter of the state’s urban population.

California Sides With Big Utilities, Trimming Incentives for Community Solar Projects

05/30/2024

These community projects can give renters and low-income homeowners a chance to go solar, but the PUC’s action is unlikely to give them the option.

Raising Kids in California? They May Have College Savings Accounts You Don’t Know About.

05/30/2024

The state is directly investing money for low-income students and all newborns to attend college. After two years, the program is still not widely known by the students who need the most financial assistance.

Democrats Kill California Homeless Camp Ban, Again

05/29/2024

A bill to ban homeless encampments statewide near parks, schools and transit hubs failed to get out of the same legislative committee as last year.

UC Student Workers Expand Strike to Two More Campuses as They Demand Amnesty for Protestors

05/28/2024

After University of California students were arrested or suspended for protests, student workers are striking at three campuses. The Office of President says the strike violates the union contract.

As Key Deadlines Loom, Newsom and California Lawmakers Have Dozens of Deals to Make

05/28/2024

It’s time for the folks in California’s Capitol to play let’s-make-a-deal – or actually, many deals.

Legal Issues of Wildhorse Golf Club Development Explored

05/28/2024

The City of Davis explains some legal issues around the proposed 74.6-acre development.

UC Davis Workers Join Strike

05/28/2024

On May 28, UC Davis academic workers joined the strike protesting the University of California response to pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

Planets on Parade in June

05/28/2024

An alignment known as a “planetary parade” will march across night skies starting June 3.

California Wants to Be Carbon-Neutral by 2045. What Does That Mean for Its Big Economic Drivers?

05/27/2024

California’s 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.

‘We Have to Do Less With Less’: Cal State Faces Extra $500 Million Budget Gap

05/27/2024

Two major forces are at play: Gov. Gavin Newsom scaled back his promise of increased financial support for Cal State, while university officials agreed to 5% salary increases earlier this year.

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