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Knowing what classes to take to finish school can be challenging. But the California Community Colleges are trying to take some mystery out of the process.

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State Government

Looking For Solutions On Banking And Marijuana

July 31, 2015 | Katie Orr

The marijuana industry is rapidly expanding. But many banks refuse to work with the businesses because of conflicts with federal law. The California Board of Equalization held a meeting today to assess the problem.

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Undocumented Immigration In California

Number Of Undocumented California Students Declining

July 31, 2015 | Katie Orr

California has the country’s largest population of undocumented immigrants. And that means thousands of undocumented children are enrolled in California schools.

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State Government

Five Years Later, Ashburn Reflects On His Journey

July 30, 2015 | Ben Adler

A former Republican lawmaker who came out as gay months before leaving the California Legislature says he was wrong to oppose gay rights measures – including bills to legalize same-sex marriage.

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Environment

Californians Reduce Water Use By 27 Percent in June

July 30, 2015 | Amy Quinton

Data released Thursday by the State Water Resources Control Board shows 265 out of 411 local agencies hit or nearly reached savings targets.

Environment

Drought Tightens Grip In Western U.S. As Wildfires Spread

July 30, 2015 | Ed Joyce

The above-average rains of the past week did not ease drought conditions or improve reservoir storage in California. The drought expanded in other parts of the western U.S.

State Government

Napolitano Testifies On Campus Sexual Assaults

July 29, 2015 | Katie Orr

U.S. Senators today called University of California President Janet Napolitano to testify about what UC has done to combat sexual assault.

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State Government

Tobacco Ban On Hold At Sacramento State

July 29, 2015 | Ed Joyce

Sacramento State had planned to ban all tobacco use on campus this fall. But those plans are now on hold.

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Environment

State Agencies Discuss Making Freight More Sustainable

July 28, 2015 | Amy Quinton

California agencies are discussing how to make the state’s network of rail, highways, and ports more efficient while protecting the environment.

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State Government

Cal ISO: Electricity Supply In Good Shape For This Week's Heat Wave

July 27, 2015 | Ben Adler

The operator of California’s power grid says it expects to have enough electricity to meet the state’s demand during the upcoming heat wave this week. But it’s still asking Californians to use energy wisely.

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