Sacramento|News|
The Sadness Felt About Removing Junipero Serra’s Statue From CA's Capitol Park
After the statue of Junipero Serra had been removed, I began praying a rosary at that spot with others from Catholic parishes in the area.
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California’s New Coronavirus Vaccine System To Start Monday
The new system, operated by Blue Shield, aims to streamline a confusing county-by-county patchwork of vaccination efforts.
Across California, CA|News|
Who Has The Power To Reopen California Classrooms?
Amid a confusing tangle of power, it’s hard to figure out who’s responsible for whether California kids will get back in their classrooms.
Across California, CA|News|
CA Colleges Slowly Begin Vaccinating Faculty, Students — But Likely Won’t Require Immunization
Chico State is one of at least three California State University campuses offering the coronavirus vaccine to faculty and staff.
Palm Desert, CA|News|
Will California’s Desert Be Transformed Into Lithium Valley?
California’s desert is littered with remnants of broken dreams — but nothing looms larger on an abandoned landscape than the Salton Sea.
Across California, CA|News|
The Work Starts Now To Improve Our Approach To Hunger, Food Assistance
From emergency food assistance to the USDA approach to school meals, we need to change to more efficient and sustainable policies.
Across California, CA|News|
A Teacher’s View: What Policymakers And The Public Don’t Understand About Reopening Schools
COMMENTARY: By the time the safety recommendations are implemented and running smoothly, the school year will be ending.
Across California, CA|News|
California Students In Richer Areas Far More Likely To Be Back In Classrooms
A CalMatters data analysis reveals that students who have no option to attend class in person are more likely to live in poorer areas.
Across California, CA|News|
Who Is Xavier Becerra? What His California Record Reveals About Biden’s Top Health Pick
If you know one thing about California Attorney General Xavier Becerra’s career, it’s that he spent a lot of it suing then-President Trump.
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Waiting For Apartments Where The Pavement Ends
State housing planners continue to allocate tens of thousands of low-income units in Riverside County despite a lack of suitable land.
Across California, CA|News|
Fighting For Justice For Asian Americans, United Against Hate Crimes
For most Asian families, the Lunar New Year is a time for celebration. This year, with all the hate crimes, it became a time for mourning.
Across California, CA|News|
CA GOP Smooths Party Fractures Ahead Of Recall
The California Republican Party is attempting to balance on a political tightrope by keeping its eyes on the prize: recalling Gov. Newsom.
Across California, CA|News|
Podcast: Dee Dee Myers On California’s Economic Recovery And Small Businesses
She was the first woman to serve as White House Press Secretary, and now she’s a senior advisor to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Across California, CA|News|
Who’s Getting Vaccinated In California? A County-By-County Look
Although data is incomplete, in nearly all counties, white people received the largest percentage of vaccine doses.
Across California, CA|News|
Tens Of Thousands Of Community College Students Still Taking Unnecessary Remedial Classes
A 2017 law started to phase out remedial courses at community colleges, but many students still end up taking classes they don’t need.
Across California, CA|News|
California To Review Carbon Trading Program As Part Of Climate Roadmap
Experts say the state’s cap and trade program may be insufficient in meeting ambitious climate goals.
Across California, CA|News|
We Need CA Schools To Reopen Now [Opinion]
It’s time to put our children’s well-being at the center of this discussion and get them back in the classroom.
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Across California, CA|News|
Why Personal Debt In CA Looks Healthy Despite Worst Year For Jobs
CA experts say traditional indicators have failed to capture the pandemic’s true toll, warning of a much more complicated debt story.
Across California, CA|News|
Where Is California’s School Reopening Plan?
Though Gov. Gavin Newsom said he hoped to unveil a plan last week, Friday came and went without any mention of an agreement.
Across California, CA|News|
When A Package At The Front Door Means A Warehouse Next Door
When Victoria Padilla steps outside her childhood home in Bloomington, she inhales some of the unhealthiest air in the nation.
