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Will California Schools Reopen In The Fall?
State officials are facing the most decisive moment of the pandemic: how California's six million public school students will be educated.
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‘Guaranteed Income’ Would Help Close CA's Racial Wealth Gap (Opinion)
A coalition of mayors are advocating for a guaranteed income that would improve the livelihood of many California children and families.
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Imperial County, California's COVID-19 Epicenter
California’s COVID-19 epicenter is Imperial County, an impoverished agricultual oasis with an unusual history.
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Californians Describe Vastly Different COVID-19 Testing Experiences
Coronavirus testing in California has been a challenge since day one, and Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to announce a new strategy soon.
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Some California Schools Delay In-Person Classes As Coronavirus Surges
Schools across the state aren’t sure they can come up with procedures — and the money — to keep kids safe before classes begin this fall.
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UC Students Must Ready For An Online, Socially Distanced Fall
The majority of UC campuses have released guidelines and policies for the next school year.
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With California Schools Opening Soon, Kids Lack Needed Tech To Learn Remotely
Betty Hunter and her rising eighth grader had a challenging spring of distance learning.
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In Planning For Reopening Schools, Importance Of Teaching Science Must Not Be Lost
California’s 6 million K-12 students have been making hard-earned gains in learning science in recent years.
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Chaos In Unemployment Insurance
Long before the COVID-19 shredded California’s economy, the state’s unemployment insurance program was deeply troubled.
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Latino Small Businesses Must Equitably Benefit From The Paycheck Protection Program (Opinion)
COMMENTARY: Re “6 curious takeaways from California’s small-business loans”; July 6, 2020
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Broad Support For Black Lives Matter Shows A New Generation Of Race Consciousness Has Arrived
There is one notable distinction between Black Lives Matter demonstrations and the Civil Rights Movement: its diversity.
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Big Bet: Why The Country’s Largest Pension Fund Is Getting Into Banking
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System is wading into the rollicking market for private debt.
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UC System Picks First Black President
After a six-month search, the University of California Regents picked Michael V. Drake as the new head of the school system.
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2020 CA Ballot Measures Are Mostly Do-Overs
The big action will be 12 statewide ballot measures that may differ widely in subject matter, but have a common theme: do-over.
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Even Those With Disabilities Should Have A Safe Place To Go: A Family’s Crisis During A Wildfire
With emergency preparedness a priority and people with disabilities moving out of institutions, our story shows gaps.
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I Faced A Challenge One Out Of Every Three People In America Has: Depression And Anxiety
I’m sharing my story because we have too few business and public leaders making public space to discuss mental health.
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Social Justice Argument On Delta Tunnel Project Doesn’t Hold Water
Every single Californian deserves access to clean, reliable, affordable water.
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The Virus And The Vulnerable: Latino Children Suffer Higher Rates Of COVID-19 In CA
Latino children are testing positive at higher rates than other groups of children.
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How The Supreme Court's Electoral College Ruling Affects California
Thanks to how the Electoral College is structured, Californians have much less power in electing the next president.
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6 Curious Takeaways From California’s Small-Business Loans
From Silicon Valley startups to Gavin Newsom’s wine business, a rundown of who got what from the federal coronavirus business loan program.
