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Education

Getting Paid To Go To School? California’s Community Colleges Try It Out

As California’s cost of living goes up, community college has become unaffordable for many students. As part of a $30 million pilot program, some California community college students will get paid by the hour to attend school and do homework.

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Education

California Schools Gained Billions During COVID-19. Now The Money Is Running Out

California schools got $23.4 billion in federal pandemic relief money. Low-income schools that got the most may be hardest hit when the funds expire this year.

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News

These Gigs Offer Paths To Higher Wages For Young Californians. Now They’re Facing Budget Cuts

California seeded a program to place thousands of young people in apprenticeships. Just as it’s starting, a state budget deficit may delay funding.

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Civics & Democracy

Update: California Voters Narrowly Approve Prop. 1, Gavin Newsom’s Mental Health Overhaul

Recent polls show many Californians were undecided heading into Election Day on Gov. Newsom’s Proposition 1, which would fund new mental health treatment facilities.

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Housing & Homelessness

What You Need To Know About California Housing And Corporate Landlords

Some of California’s most powerful lawmakers have taken aim at corporate landlords this legislative session. The precise impact and effect of institutional investors on California housing is hard to assess.

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News

Why Daylight Saving Time Is Starting Again In California

Voters authorized the Legislature to go to standard or daylight saving time year-round, but nearly six years later no law is on the books. It takes a two-thirds vote, and also congressional action to go to daylight saving year-round.

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Housing & Homelessness

LA County Is Testing AI’s Ability To Prevent Homelessness

County officials are using AI to predict who could end up homeless. So far, nearly 90% of participants kept their housing.

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Civics & Democracy

Does Steve Garvey Have A Shot Against Adam Schiff For US Senate?

In key California election results, Democrat Adam Schiff and Republican Steve Garvey emerge from the U.S. Senate primary.

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Civics & Democracy

Prop. 1 — Gavin Newsom’s Mental Health Plan — Has Narrow Lead In Early Returns

The proposition includes a bond to build treatment facilities and permanent supportive housing for people with mental health and addiction challenges.