Newsom backs tougher rules on California oil wells
October 21, 2021
Gov. Newsom says he supports proposed rules on where new oil wells can go, plus additional pollution controls on existing wells.
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California hired a border wall company for COVID-19 response, including vaccinating migrants
October 19, 2021 | Scott Rodd
California used hundreds of medical staff from SLSCO to test and vaccinate undocumented Californians. That included work at community health centers around the state and along the border for newly arrived migrants.
Are immigrants getting left out of California’s rent relief?
October 17, 2021
Non-English speaking immigrants face some of the biggest hurdles to receiving California rent relief. Advocates say informal leases, lack of technology access and language barriers are getting in the way.
California education leaders discuss Black student disparities
October 15, 2021 | A.V. Benford
The state superintendent, other officials look at challenges, solutions to creating equity for all students and families.
Newsom’s vetoes: Why did the governor block California bills?
October 13, 2021
Gov. Newsom had his reasons for blocking California bills passed by the Legislature: cost, duplication and some politics. Overall, he signed 770 bills into law and vetoed 66, or about 8%.
Hedge funds cash out billions in PG&E stock. Fire survivors suffer and wait.
October 11, 2021
PG&E is mired in debt. Rates are skyrocketing. Tens of thousands of survivors of fires sparked by the utility's equipment are waiting for promised compensation. Amid all this, there's one group that's simply walking away: Wall Street hedge funds.
Ethnic studies becomes graduation requirement for California students
October 10, 2021
Experts and educators expect long-term benefits for students, but some groups remain critical of the mandate as they continue to erroneously conflate the curriculum with critical race theory.
California will soon require free tampons in public schools
October 9, 2021
The state's schools and colleges must stock their restrooms with free menstrual products under a new law. Women's rights advocates are pushing nationwide for affordable access to these products.
State health department blasted over nursing home oversight
October 8, 2021
The department charged with nursing home regulation blamed staffing shortages, turnover, training and pandemic pressures at Tuesday's hearing.
Our investigation, 'Dangerous Air' prompts lawmaker calls for worker protections, fire prevention investments
October 4, 2021 | Scott Rodd
Lawmakers want increased protections for workers and school children, in addition to better data collection to understand the health impacts of wildfire smoke.