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Posted inSchools
As UC makes room for more Californians, can it afford to lose out-of-state students?
Out-of-state UC students are having a bad year. The Legislature made plans to have the UC enroll fewer of them to make way for more in-state students. Meanwhile, tuition is going up $8,000 for future out-of-state students.
Posted inCommunity
Newsom overwhelmingly defeats California recall attempt
Newsom pulled to such a big early lead that the Associated Press, CNN, NBC and other networks declared within an hour of the polls closing Tuesday night that the recall had failed and Newsom had survived.
Posted inHousing & Development
California’s housing crisis: Assembly approves zoning bill
The bill returns to the Senate for amendments before heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk.
Posted inCity
California reopens June 15: What changes and what doesn’t?
What you need to know about wearing masks, whether you need to keep your distance and your workplace.
Posted inCity
Newsom offers big bucks for Californians who get their COVID-19 vaccine
The governor announced a $116.5 million inoculation lottery program. Random drawings will be held in June.
Posted inCity
What California lawmakers could do to boost homeownership for Black families
Housing groups and legislatures want to narrow the racial wealth and homeownership gap, but do not agree on how.
Posted inCity
With water and time running out, is California prepared for 2021’s drought?
The past two years have been the second driest on record in Northern California.
Posted inCity
Vaccine passports in California? Answers to your questions
State officials said proof of vaccinations may be required at some large events.
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: Vote ‘yes’ on Proposition 16 to reduce social injustice and fight systemic racism and sexism
It will allow the use of affirmative action to remedy some longstanding injustices.
Posted inCity
As Trump takes aim at postal funding, could he ‘sabotage’ California’s all-mail election?
Voter rights groups warn that recent Postal Service changes could make it more difficult for voters to cast ballots in the mail this November. But Californians still have options.
Posted inCity
What California knows about Kamala Harris
What most Americans are just beginning to learn about California’s junior senator, we’ve already seen here for decades. Here are eight ways that California shaped Kamala Harris and that Harris has shaped California.
