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Without A Trace: This California County Has Stopped Contact Tracing As Coronavirus Surges
Facing a five-fold increase in infections, Merced County officials have abandoned the effort.
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Should Ethnic Studies Be A Grad Requirement? Cal State Clashes With Lawmakers
Which requirement the system ends up with could have fiscal and academic implications for years to come.
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California Needs Leadership On Nuclear Waste (OPINION)
COMMENTARY: From San Onofre to Humboldt Bay, nuclear waste is piling up in California.
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The Gathering Storm: How The State Seized Control Of Two Troubled Nursing Homes As Coronavirus Crisis Loomed
Once a rarity, state takeovers of on-the-edge nursing homes are expected to become more common.
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Three California Crises Spawn A Fourth
The year is scarcely half over and California is experiencing an unprecedented wave of traumatic events.
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We Need Meaningful Discussions About The Treatment Of Native Americans In California (Opinion)
COMMENTARY: In June we marked the one-year anniversary of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s formal apology to California’s Native American people.
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After More Coronavirus Closures, How Deep Will California’s Recession Go?
The reality is harsh for business owners and employees seeking stability.
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Coronavirus: Oakland Gives “First Dibs” To Laid Off Airport And Hotel Workers
The Oakland City Council unanimously passed an emergency ordinance Tuesday that guarantees laid off hotel and airport workers priority.
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“It Would Have Changed My Life:” Restorative Justice Offers Californians Way To Avoid Prison
The neighborhood courts are for adults — and aim to reduce incarceration and reimagine criminal justice.
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The New Covid-19 Rationing: Testing Just Got Harder To Get In California
As the nation grapples with growing demands for coronavirus testing, renewing shortages and delays in results.
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California Sets New Coronavirus Testing Guidelines
As the nation grapples with growing demands for coronavirus testing, California is setting new guidelines for who gets tested first.
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State Budget ‘Balanced’ With Massive New Debt
Last month, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a 2020-21 state budget he described as “balanced, responsible and protects public safety and health".
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Voter Suppression Is A California Problem, Too
COMMENTARY: If you think that voter suppression only happens in Southern states like Kentucky or Georgia, you're mistaken.
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The Hidden Toll Of California’s Black Exodus
Many transplants pack up for the promise of homeownership, safety and better schools.
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Could Racially Motivated 911 Calls Become Hate Crimes?
Bonta said his bill would give victims of the 911 calls more legal options.
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Recognize The Progress Of High Speed Rail Project And Dropped The Term ‘Boondoggle’ (Opinion)
Commentary: California’s High-Speed Rail project is under fire again.
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Electoral College Levels The Playing Field For Small States (Opinion)
commentary: RE: “Supreme Court rules members of the Electoral College must be faithful – how that affects California”
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CA Legislature Must Expand Access To Parks For Underserved Communities (Opinion)
Parks serve as sacred spaces to connect, hold vigils and launch peaceful calls for justice; but not all of us have equal access to them.
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In Uncertain Times, The Mission Of California’s Pension Funds Is Vital (Opinion)
It must provide for its two million workers and retirees the certainty of a secure retirement income.
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Affordability Must Be A Priority As California Charts A Course For Economic Recovery (Opinion)
COMMENTARY: There’s no doubt California has been hard hit by the recession caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
