A bill making its way through the California Assembly would allow Southwestern College to create up to four additional bachelor’s programs aimed at workforce needs in south San Diego County.
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Republicans ask federal court to overturn California’s new Prop 50 maps
Republicans and the Trump administration are hoping a panel of federal judges in Los Angeles will halt the new Proposition 50 maps from taking effect. But given the Supreme Court’s recent ruling greenlighting Texas’ redrawn maps, their odds appear long.
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Misinformation spreads as Trump moves to cut aid for some California students
The Trump administration is suing California, asking the state to end its policies allowing students without legal status to access in-state tuition and financial aid. But the administration’s legal argument is weak, according to top legal experts.
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Immigration agents signed up to recruit at a California university. Then the protests started
Social media swirled with rumors that ICE would be among the employers at a job fair at Cal Poly Pomona, something the university said is not true. Still, the campus postponed the event over concerns about Customs and Border Protection’s participation.
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What skills do employers want in college graduates? New UC tool has answers
Seeking to better develop its academic programs to prepare students for the changing workforce, the University of California developed a new data tool to show where tens of thousands of alumni work in California and the skills those employers seek.
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Trump can keep troops in L.A. for now, appeals court rules
President Donald Trump had a legitimate interest in protecting federal employees when he deployed the National Guard to Los Angeles, an appeals court ruled Thursday evening.
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No need to apply: Cal State is automatically admitting high school students with good grades
Riverside County high school students who meet requirements are guaranteed admission to one of 10 Cal State campuses, part of a direct-admissions pilot program.
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Fewer California high school seniors are applying for financial aid. Some blame Trump’s immigration policies
Applications for financial aid by high school seniors in California are down 25% compared to this time last year. Although financial aid application information has not been shared with immigration or other agencies in the past, many fear that will change.
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California has more money than expected. Here’s how Gavin Newsom wants to spend it
Gov. Gavin Newsom expects a small California budget surplus after facing a deficit one year ago. His office is releasing details as devastating wildfires continue to burn in the Los Angeles area.
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UC faces half-billion-dollar budget shortfall and eyes tuition increase for new nonresident students
The University of California anticipates more than a $500 million budget gap next summer, so It’s considering a $3,402 jump in tuition for new nonresident students next fall. Meanwhile, the system is planning billions in construction projects.