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Published on December 13, 2022 - 09:31 GMT

Karen Bass’ ability to curb Los Angeles homelessness will test California Democrats – and government itself

In summary Los Angeles has been forced to reboot before, and this time the job falls to Karen Bass, the first woman elected as mayor of the nation’s second-largest city. She promised urgent action on homelessness at her swearing-in ceremony on Sunday. Her …

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Published on December 13, 2022 - 09:31 GMT

Which California school districts are run well?

In summary A new on-line tool allows parents and voters to see how well their local school districts are prepared to make the reforms necessary to raise academic achievement in California. Gov. Gavin Newsom is fond of characterizing his state as a national …

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Published on December 12, 2022 - 13:43 GMT

Business wants voters to overturn legislative decrees

In summary As the California Legislature ramps up efforts to impose more regulation on business practices, those affected are increasingly using ballot measures to block the decrees. Over the last decade, as Democrats solidified their dominance of the …

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Published on December 12, 2022 - 13:43 GMT

Will CA keep up its climate momentum?

California has climate action on the mind. This week state lawmakers, senior officials in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration and prominent environmental leaders are representing California at the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity in …

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Published on December 11, 2022 - 14:25 GMT

Could the Pacific Ocean be California’s savior?

In summary California’s vast coastal waters could provide limitless amounts of clean water and power but only if the state’s leaders show more gumption and managerial competence. From the earliest exploration by European explorers of what became California …

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Published on December 10, 2022 - 09:47 GMT

California budget season starts off with a bang

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step — like the one Assembly Democrats took Wednesday, when they unveiled their budget priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. The move marks a start to months-long negotiations between Gov. Gavin Newsom …

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Published on December 10, 2022 - 09:47 GMT

California students are struggling to read. If adopted, these education strategies will help

In summary California students continue to struggle with essential reading skills. Adopting proven “structured literacy” strategies can make a difference. Guest Commentary written by For many people, reading is second nature – it’s almost muscle memory. As …

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Published on December 10, 2022 - 09:47 GMT

More street medicine teams tackle the homeless health care crisis

In summary Homeless people often have sporadic or no access to health care, resulting in costly, chronic conditions. A new statewide effort encourages Medi-Cal insurers to partner with street teams to improve care. Lea este artículo en español. Living on …

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Published on December 10, 2022 - 09:47 GMT

Cada vez más equipos de medicina en las calles abordan la crisis de salud de las personas sin hogar

EN RESUMEN Las personas sin hogar a menudo tienen acceso esporádico o nulo a la atención médica, lo que resulta en condiciones crónicas costosas. Un nuevo esfuerzo estatal alienta a las aseguradoras de Medi-Cal a asociarse con equipos en la calle para …

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Published on December 10, 2022 - 09:47 GMT

How will California handle the youth fentanyl overdose crisis?

Expect a lot of debate over how California should respond to the state’s mounting fentanyl epidemic when state lawmakers return to Sacramento early next year. Bills dealing with the super-powerful synthetic opioid are already piling up, many of them …

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Published on December 10, 2022 - 09:46 GMT

Stolen Time: Portraits of Californians living through wage theft claims

In summary This photo essay documents the toll of the fight for workers who have made wage theft claims in California. Lea este artículo en español. Unpaid overtime. Working through meal breaks. Stolen tips. Being told to show up to work at one time but …

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Published on December 10, 2022 - 09:46 GMT

Why is California fighting adverse childhood experiences with more trauma?

In summary California’s well-meaning program to treat adverse childhood experiences relies on a system that requires doctors to report them, even if it doesn’t amount to abuse. The result could cause even greater harm to children. Guest Commentary written …

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Published on December 10, 2022 - 09:46 GMT

Tiempo robado: retratos de californianos que viven a través de sus reclamos por robo de salarios

EN RESUMEN Este ensayo fotográfico documenta el costo de la lucha que enfrentan los trabajadores que han presentado denuncias de robo de salarios en California. Read this article in English. Horas extras no pagadas. Trabajando durante las pausas para comer …

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Published on December 7, 2022 - 13:30 GMT

California jails failed to monitor or report COVID data. Some didn’t even bother

In summary Many California jails failed to track crucial pandemic data, making it difficult to gauge the effectiveness of COVID policies. There are also signs that sheriff’s offices, which manage local jails, did not comply with public health mandates. At …

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Published on December 7, 2022 - 13:00 GMT

More housing, fewer prisons: California outlines game plan

Hanging over the heads of California’s newly sworn-in state lawmakers — and likely to be top of mind when they return to Sacramento next month — are the state’s intertwined housing and homelessness crises. That was made clear Tuesday, when Democratic state …

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Published on December 6, 2022 - 13:30 GMT

New blood, Big Oil: California Legislature starts special session

In summary A new California Legislature with a record number of women and plenty of new faces is sworn into office. Gov. Gavin Newsom immediately gives them the outline of a controversial penalty on oil industry profits. Lea este artículo en español. …

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Published on December 5, 2022 - 20:18 GMT

An unusual start to the legislative session

Today is shaping up to be a pretty unusual day in Sacramento. Newly elected state lawmakers will be descending on the Capitol to be sworn into office — even though two seats are still up in the air. That’s because, by some measures, California is in the …

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Published on December 5, 2022 - 20:18 GMT

‘When they took the foundation, everything started crumbling’: California group fights eminent domain, racism

In summary Where is My Land aims to help Black families regain property, sometimes decades after a government takes it. Though hundreds seek this help, founder Kavon Ward says her group focuses on a few cases at a time. Beverly Moore recalls feeling a wave …

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Published on December 5, 2022 - 20:18 GMT

The supply of COVID antivirals is increasing, but many patients aren’t using them

In summary Health officials say a key difference between this upcoming winter and the last two is the wider availability of COVID antivirals like Paxlovid. But many infected people aren’t aware of their availability or have difficulty accessing them. As …

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Published on December 5, 2022 - 20:18 GMT

Is California’s beleaguered jobless benefits agency ready for a recession?

In summary California’s Employment Development Department struggled to keep up with the demands of the pandemic. But a potential recession isn’t likely to be as intense, and the department has made several changes that could smooth the process of getting …

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