As California burns, scientists search the smoke for threats to firefighter health
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Watch: Learning to live with fire
Wildfires, blackouts, angry residents and a furious governor. Things have to change in California, but how? Listen to our PolicyMatters discussion.
Tue, Nov 12, 2019 6:51 am
Supreme Court is taking up the DACA case today, and California is central to it
California central to Supreme Court DACA case. State debates whether acetaminophen causes cancer. Newsom announces funding boost for Fresno schools.
Tue, Nov 12, 2019 3:30 am
DACA, Proposition 187, and the legacy of the Trump immigration enforcement revolution
Kevin R. Johnson, UC Davis School of Law: The outcome of the DACA case being argued on Tuesday will determine the fate of hundreds of thousands of young people. The long term reaction to the Trump immigration approach that the elimination of DACA exemplifies may ultimately lead to larger political changes across the nation similar to those that occurred in California after voters passed Proposition 187.
Tue, Nov 12, 2019 3:29 am
California needs you: A veteran’s call to service
Josh Fryday, chief service officer of California: California is facing challenges such as homelessness, climate change, poverty, and natural disasters, to name a few. If we are going to be successful in tackling these issues, we need to harness the power of our greatest asset, the 40 million people who call California home. This is why California Volunteers is hard at work mobilizing Californians to serve in their communities.
Mon, Nov 11, 2019 8:00 am
Legislating by whim
When the Legislature acts on whim, it often violates common sense and constitutional law, so adults must step in.
Mon, Nov 11, 2019 12:01 am
We must remove obstacles that keep veterans from earning college degrees
Eloy Ortiz Oakley, California Community Colleges chancellor: Our military veterans transitioning to colleges and universities face far too many challenges. This Veterans Day, when we honor the brave women and men who have served in our armed forces, all candidates seeking to become Commander in Chief should remember their duty to look after those who have looked after us. More must be done, not just in California, but for the 18.2 million military veterans nationwide.
Sun, Nov 10, 2019 8:00 am
Housing crisis — fits and starts
The news on California's housing crisis is, as usual, both positive and negative.
Sun, Nov 10, 2019 12:01 am
Newsom outlines investment plan for San Joaquin Valley
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $10 million plan to improve Fresno’s public […]
Fri, Nov 8, 2019 5:57 pm
Will Paradise be rebuilt without its largest low-income housing complex?
An obscure federal rule could keep more than 80 low-income residents from moving back to the town destroyed by the deadliest wildfire in state history.
Fri, Nov 8, 2019 12:33 pm
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