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Carolyn Jones CalMatters Funding cuts. Raids near campuses. Exclusion from programs like Head Start and career training. For months, the Trump administration has been chipping away at the rights of students without legal status in public schools. Could the administration take away those students’ right to free public school...
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Every February 14, houses are filled with balloons, flowers, strawberries and messages of love. Valentine’s Day is a date in which millions celebrate love with dinners, gifts and romantic gestures. However, in the midst of this celebration, there is a sector of the population for whom love is experienced...
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The holidays are a time of joy, togetherness and celebration. However, they can also be a source of financial stress for many families. Between gifts, decorations, food and travel, it’s easy to lose control of spending. But with careful planning and some smart strategies, you can enjoy a festive...
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Adam Echelman CalMatters Muchos adultos en California se están perdiendo la ayuda financiera para la universidad y, durante años, el estado se negó a ayudar. La forma más popular de ayuda financiera federal, la beca Pell, proporciona a los estudiantes de bajos ingresos alrededor de 7,000 dólares al año,...
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Adam Echelman CalMatters Many adults in California are missing out on financial aid for college — and for years, the state declined to help. The most popular form of federal financial aid, the Pell grant, provides low-income students with around $7,000 a year— money that can go towards all...
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A new report showed the share of tech jobs in what are known as “superstar” cities such as the Bay Area, Boston, Los Angeles and New York has dipped in recent years, while it has been growing in other cities including Salt Lake City. According to a recent study from the University of...
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Justo Robles CalMatters Update: On Nov. 16, the state Public Utilities Commission approved a rate hike for Pacific Gas & Electric that will increase residential rates by a monthly average of $22.20 for electric-only customers. Angelica Vásquez’s anxiety soared when she read the notice on her most recent electric bill:...
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Justo Robles CalMatters La ansiedad de Angélica Vásquez se disparó cuando leyó el aviso en su factura eléctrica más reciente: “Por favor pague $135.81 antes del 26/10 para evitar la interrupción del servicio”. Pero la advertencia fue parte de un problema mayor. Vásquez debía un total de $400.68 a...
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Alexei Koseff CalMatters Three years ago, advocates for reducing smoking and vaping in California won a major victory when they persuaded the state Legislature to adopt a ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products despite an intense industry lobbying campaign. But in recent months, those same groups have been largely...
Carolyn Jones CalMatters Funding cuts. Raids near campuses. Exclusion from programs like Head Start and career training. For months, the Trump administration has been chipping away at the rights of students without legal status in public schools. Could the administration take away those students’ right to free public school...
Every February 14, houses are filled with balloons, flowers, strawberries and messages of love. Valentine’s Day is a date in which millions celebrate love with dinners, gifts and romantic gestures. However, in the midst of this celebration, there is a sector of the population for whom love is experienced...
The holidays are a time of joy, togetherness and celebration. However, they can also be a source of financial stress for many families. Between gifts, decorations, food and travel, it’s easy to lose control of spending. But with careful planning and some smart strategies, you can enjoy a festive...
Adam Echelman CalMatters Muchos adultos en California se están perdiendo la ayuda financiera para la universidad y, durante años, el estado se negó a ayudar. La forma más popular de ayuda financiera federal, la beca Pell, proporciona a los estudiantes de bajos ingresos alrededor de 7,000 dólares al año,...
Adam Echelman CalMatters Many adults in California are missing out on financial aid for college — and for years, the state declined to help. The most popular form of federal financial aid, the Pell grant, provides low-income students with around $7,000 a year— money that can go towards all...
A new report showed the share of tech jobs in what are known as “superstar” cities such as the Bay Area, Boston, Los Angeles and New York has dipped in recent years, while it has been growing in other cities including Salt Lake City. According to a recent study from the University of...
Justo Robles CalMatters Update: On Nov. 16, the state Public Utilities Commission approved a rate hike for Pacific Gas & Electric that will increase residential rates by a monthly average of $22.20 for electric-only customers. Angelica Vásquez’s anxiety soared when she read the notice on her most recent electric bill:...
Alexei Koseff CalMatters Three years ago, advocates for reducing smoking and vaping in California won a major victory when they persuaded the state Legislature to adopt a ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products despite an intense industry lobbying campaign. But in recent months, those same groups have been largely...