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Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law limiting the use of so-called Perkins operations against young people. The undercover stings are under scrutiny at the California Supreme Court. Written by Cayla Mihalovich, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday
Education
A new math test will assess basic math skills for all K-2 students to help identify those who are struggling. Written by Carolyn Jones, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. All kindergartners, first- and second-graders in California will take a basic
Prison System
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration has yet to make public the multibillion-dollar cost projection behind its 2024 decision to exempt state prisons from heat safety rules. Written by Erin Rode, Capital & Main This article was produced by Capital & Main, an award-winning publication that reports from California
Prison System
California is crafting weaker heat protections for prisons than for other workplaces, citing billions in costs to cool aging institutions as climate and health risks increase. Written by Erin Rode, Capital & Main This article was produced by Capital & Main, an award-winning publication that reports from California on
Politics
It’s legal for anyone under 18 in California to get married. That may change with a bill on Gov. Newsom’s desk, despite efforts by the ACLU and Planned Parenthood to protect the practice. Written by Nadia Lathan, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for
Technology
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a set of bills intended to protect children online. Written by Colin Lecher, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California teens will be barred from “addictive” social media products and limited in their interactions with chatbots under two of
Politics
Government retirees who go back to work must follow strict pension laws or risk serious consequences with CalPERS. Several faced enormous bills. Written by Adam Ashton, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Linda Samsom couldn’t sleep the night she received the letter
Workers Rights
If Uber and Lyft resort to the stalling tactics corporations commonly use to block higher pay and better working conditions, gig workers will still have a fight on their hands. Written by Mark Kreidler This article was produced by Capital & Main, an award-winning publication that reports from California
Immigration
Immigrant detainees say they pay $20 for tampons and nearly $19 for instant coffee while earning only $1 per day through a federal work program. Written by Kani’ya Davis This article was produced by Capital & Main, an award-winning publication that reports from California on economic, political, and
Police
Investigations in to fatal shootings by California police take so long that officers often cannot be decertified or charged with most crimes. Written by Nigel Duara, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Under growing pressure from a restive public during the summer of
Health & Wellness
Nile Sisters offers classes to help immigrants, particularly those from African countries, prepare to become Certified Nursing Assistants. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp The first time Azeb Birhane took the written exam to become a certified nursing assistant, she didn't finish in the time
Cost of Living
California lawmakers want to make it easier for drivers to convert their cars to run on cheaper ethanol fuel. Written by Alejandro Lazo and Yue Stella Yu, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In the face of the nation’s highest gas prices,