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Education
New reforms give California’s next governor a once-in-a-generation chance to reshape education
Guest Commentary written by
SyndicatedHeather HoughOct 26, 20263 min read
Government
A last-minute voter guide to all 14 propositions on the California ballot
In summary
SyndicatedAdam EchelmanOct 25, 20266 min read
Government
3 bonds are on the California ballot. Here’s a last-minute voter guide to make sense of them
In summary
SyndicatedMikhail ZinshteynOct 24, 20265 min read
Government
LA chemical plant on short leash from state regulators as neighbors continue to protest its operations
For nearly 30 years, an electronic waste processor in Los Angeles County has operated on a permit that expired in 1996 while neighbors, some living 550 feet away, say it harms their community.
SyndicatedAlejandra Reyes-VelardeOct 24, 20266 min read
Culture
Boo! How to pick scary books for kids that thrill but won’t haunt for life
Halloween is one of the few holidays centered around children. When else can students come to school dressed like astronauts, monsters and witches, or ring strangers’ doorbells to ask for candy?
SyndicatedLiz Rosenberg, Professor of English, General Literature and Rhetoric, Binghamton University, State University of New YorkOct 23, 20265 min read
Environment
What will Becerra and Hilton do on climate?
California’s carbon market was supposed to help the state cut pollution and reach its ambitious zero-emissions climate goals.
SyndicatedLynn LaOct 23, 20264 min read
Government
Latino voters backed Karen Bass in June. Will she maintain their vote for LA mayor in November?
There is a defining question in the Los Angeles mayoral election that perhaps only the ballot count can answer: Which candidate do the city’s Latinos, the largest ethnic group in this multicultural metropolis, prefer?
SyndicatedJim NewtonOct 23, 20266 min read
Technology
California has more revenue than expected thanks to AI. Should the state save it?
In summary
SyndicatedYue Stella YuOct 23, 20265 min read
Technology
A ‘battle of the ages’ in a California House race: Matsui, 82, faces a 41-year-old challenger
In summary
SyndicatedMaya C. MillerOct 23, 20268 min read
Environment
Californians’ support for cutting carbon emissions wanes as new climate warnings arrive
Earlier this month, Gov. Gavin Newsom and former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger staged a low-key celebration marking the 20th anniversary of Assembly Bill 32, the landmark legislation committing California to immense reductions in greenhouse ga…
SyndicatedDan WaltersOct 23, 20263 min read
Environment
California’s carbon market changed this year, and the next governor will inherit the fallout
In summary
SyndicatedBy Emma Foehringer MerchantOct 23, 20267 min read
Community
Los recortes a Medi-Cal podrían dejar sin cobertura a las personas mayores y con discapacidad
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SyndicatedKristen HwangOct 22, 20267 min read