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Students call on California colleges to protect campuses from immigration enforcement
After the Trump administration threw out policies dating back to 2011 limiting immigration arrests at “sensitive locations,” California colleges and universities are providing resources to support students, but can’t stop immigration enforcement from entering public spaces. Some advocates say more must be done.
California wants more kids in bilingual classes — but won’t spend enough to expand them
Just one bill invests in bilingual education programs and its focus on instructional materials is a far cry from the systemic change advocates have called for.
California lawmakers scramble to fix ‘lemon’ vehicle law — again
California lawmakers are rushing to fix last year’s controversial changes to the state’s lemon law, which critics say weakened protections for car buyers.
California regulators allege this Silicon Valley ex-lawmaker violated campaign finance law dozens of
The report laid out dozens of potential violations by Evan Low involving a non-profit tech foundation for which he raised a half-million dollars. The regulators’ findings are the result of a five-year state probe — launched immediately after CalMatters published an investigation into the relationship between Low, the foundation and its donors.
Newsom OK’s a $25 million fund for California to sue the Trump administration
Gov. Gavin Newsom today approved $25 million for anticipated legal challenges against the Trump administration, positioning California to once again lead the resistance to the MAGA movement — just as the state is seeking federal assistance for the Los Angeles region’s recovery from devastating fires.
New report shows big racial gaps in use of Medi-Cal dental benefits
A new “Dental Divide” report from the California Pan-Ethnic Health Network finds very low utilization rates for Medi-Cal dental benefits, with especially low usage by Latino, Black and Native American recipients. Comments from two spokespersons for the California Pan-Ethnic Health Network (CPEHN): Ruqayya Ahmad, policy manager; and Marlyn Pulido, senior research manager.
Where are the lithium batteries, paint and other hazardous materials from the Eaton and Palisades fi
The EPA has created two sites in L.A. County to start receiving hazardous household materials for processing.
California lawmakers delay special session vote
Assembly Democrats put off the vote to shore up money for lawsuits against the Trump administration, citing President Trump's now-rescinded freeze on federal funds.
How Will This Second Trump Presidency Impact Different Parts of California? You Told Us
How do you think the next four years under President Donald Trump will affect your daily life and community?
Lawmakers introduce bill allowing climate disaster victims to sue big oil
A bill just introduced in the state legislature would allow those harmed by climate disasters, like fires and floods, to sue oil companies. It would also allow insurance companies to do the same.
