CalMatters
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California has an aggressive mandate for zero-emission trucks, which are powered by electricity or hydrogen. But trucking companies face big obstacles — and people are still breathing dangerous diesel exhaust. -
The nation’s most linguistically diverse state has a tortured history with bilingual education in public schools. The Education Department can’t — and the Legislature won’t — do what it takes to repair the damage. -
California's unemployment system crashed during the pandemic. Now, the system continues to see fraud and questions about its funding model. -
California prisons are supposed to give $200 in gate money to people leaving incarceration. Many did not receive the full amount because of deductions. -
President-elect Donald Trump increased his vote share in 45 of 58 counties in the 2024 California election results. -
A new California law creates a Black-Serving Institution designation for colleges and universities that excel in supporting student success. -
Career and technical education has strong bipartisan support. But some education experts fear its growth may come at the expense of college preparation programs. -
A bill would give county election offices more resources and guidance to speed up the notoriously slow vote count in California. State legislators take the oath office before the results are certified. -
Californians pay billions for power companies’ wildfire prevention efforts. Are they cost-effective?After utility equipment sparked tragic wildfires, PG&E, SCE and SDG&E received state approval to collect $27 billion from ratepayers. -
California and federal prosecutors have accused software company RealPage of enriching itself ”at the expense of renters who pay inflated prices.”
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