Turning Point chapters continue to grow on California campuses months after Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Campuses are seeing tensions rise as conservative students become more vocal both in and out of the classroom.
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California’s ‘groundbreaking’ fast food council lacks a leader, hasn’t met in over a year
Fast food workers and members of California’s first-in-the-nation fast food council are calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom to appoint a chairperson so the council can meet again.
Posted inEducation
California community colleges crack down on fake students stealing financial aid
After a spike in fraudulent applications to California’s community colleges, school officials say they are getting better at detecting and preventing fraud, though it still happens.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
Data centers are guzzling California’s water. We have no idea how much
Data centers are expanding into water-stressed California communities, but lax disclosure rules keep the public in the dark about actual usage.
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California governor front-runner Xavier Becerra’s playbook: Never say you’re sorry
Democratic front-runner for California governor Xavier Becerra has dodged weeks of criticism about his record. His dismissals reflect a confident position near the top of the polls.
Posted inEducation
Ban cellphones in all K-12 schools? Not so fast, say school officials
Studies have shown that cellphone use is a serious distraction for students that affects their mental health, social-emotional development and ability to concentrate in class.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
California’s new plastic recycling rules spark fights from all sides
California set the country’s most ambitious plastic recycling deadline. Now, both environmental advocates and plastic producers could head to court.
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Governor YIMBY: In California’s unsettled race, most candidates see eye-to-eye on housing
On zoning, permitting, fees and NIMBY obstruction, the top candidates vying to become California’s next governor all say the state needs to make it easier to build more homes.
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California has 6 weeks of gas supply – after that, it gets expensive
The Iran War has exposed California’s growing reliance on imports of both crude oil and gasoline. The state needs to import more supply as in-state refineries shut down.
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California voters are about to elect a new state superintendent. It’s barely on the radar
With the June 2 primary election just weeks away, nearly a third of California voters are undecided in the race for state superintendent of public instruction.
