Young voters in California and across the country are excited about Vice President Kamala Harris. Democrats are trying to capitalize, counting on a surge at the polls to win key congressional races.
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Are young voters the key to Gavin Newsom surviving the recall?
Gov. Newsom and Democrats are hoping young Californians turn out in similar numbers to the November 2020 presidential election.
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Vaccine enticement: Some community colleges are offering cash, textbooks to students who get vaccinated
While both the University of California and California State University are requiring students to be vaccinated for the fall term, community college districts are opting for a mix of mandates, incentives and encouragement.
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Lawmakers aim to boost student voting power on UC, community college boards
If a bill pending in the California Legislature passes, all three of the state’s higher education governing boards will have two voting student members. Advocates say the student representatives provide an important firsthand perspective on issues like campus safety and basic needs.
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Supreme Court, NCAA decisions embolden advocates for college athlete compensation in California
California’s landmark law allowing college athletes to sign paid endorsement deals started a national movement. With the NCAA no longer banning athlete compensation, advocates are pushing to speed up the law’s implementation and expand it to cover community college players.
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California colleges slowly begin vaccinating faculty, students — but likely won’t require immunization
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…