A week before the California Legislature was required to pass a balanced budget on June 15, and send it to Gov. Gavin Newsom, State Controller Malia M. Cohen urged lawmakers […]
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Alberto Carvalho resigns as LAUSD Superintendent
Los Angeles Unified School District summer classes began on Monday with the district in search of a new leader, following the weekend resignation of embattled Superintendent Alberto Carvalho amid a […]
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California Capitol news you might have missed
California’s News “Career Passport” Program Aims to Connect Workers to In-Demand Jobs California is launching a pilot program for its new Career Passport, a digital tool designed to help workers […]
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California must reinvest in the next generation of school leaders now
Julian Rojas didn’t grow up imagining himself as a school principal. He grew up imagining his students. Now in his 13th year in education, Rojas is actively applying for assistant […]
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Michelle Obama’s ‘imperfect democracy’ remark revives questions
Standing before thousands gathered for the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, Michelle Obama celebrated what the sprawling complex represents, noting that it’s more than a monument to a former […]
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California legislature Approves $356 billion budget
After a day of impassioned debate, the California Assembly voted 60 to 19 to pass a $356 billion annual state budget on June 15 that includes $253 billion investment in […]
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The UC Davis Scale–When ‘Race-Neutral’ becomes code for illegal race-based affirmative action
On June 10, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the findings of a six-month investigation into the UC Davis School of Medicine admissions practices. The probe focused on whether the […]
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Why does California take so long to count votes?
As California continues counting ballots weeks after the primary election, some political leaders are raising questions about election integrity. But election officials say the lengthy process reflects safeguards designed to […]
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Eight dead in Edwards Air Force Base crash
Eight people died on June 15 after a B-52 bomber crashed and burned at Edwards Air Force Base, the sprawling high desert military facility that straddles Kern, San Bernardino, and […]
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LA County Supervisors approve homelessness prevention services plan
On Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a proposal aimed at streamlining homelessness prevention services, including assistance for residents displaced by the Eaton and Palisades fires. […]
