EN RESUMEN Las clínicas con problemas de liquidez proporcionaron miles de vacunas contra la viruela del mono (conocido hoy como mpox), pero sus reembolsos se han visto envueltos en trámites burocráticos. Read this article in English. Hace siete meses, …
In summary New research shows that almost 2 in 5 California workers have experienced a workplace violation, but few report it because they fear retaliation. Lawmakers could address those concerns by creating a retaliation fund, educating workers on their …
In summary The ceaseless skirmishing among interest groups over rules governing personal injury lawsuits is known as “tort wars” and a double-barreled battle over a controversial employment law is heating up. Nothing is more pervasive in California’s …
Last Friday, the Memphis Police Department released its videos of the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, prompting an outpouring of protest, grief and commemoration across the country, including in California where Nichols spent much of his life. One day …
They’ve been back for nearly a month, so it’s time for California lawmakers to deliver on some of their campaign promises. That means the legislative session is starting to pick up steam. Let’s get to the highlights from a busy Monday at the state Capitol …
California and six other drought-parched states have until Tuesday to hammer out a deal to cut their voracious thirst for Colorado River water by up to 30%. Don’t hold your breath. As the New York Times reported over the weekend, no one is volunteering …
In summary California’s first-in-the-nation task force on reparations agreed residents should qualify for compensation. But should certain “vulnerable” former residents, such as foster kids or ex-prisoners, be eligible? Lea este artículo en español. The …
In summary The EBT cards the state uses to deliver financial assistance to low-income residents lack security features common to credit and debit cards. California officials plan to upgrade. Meanwhile, they’re paying millions to replace stolen money and …
EN RESUMEN Las tarjetas EBT que usa el estado para brindar asistencia financiera a los residentes de bajos ingresos carecen de las características de seguridad comunes a las tarjetas de crédito y débito. Los funcionarios de California planean actualizarlas …
EN RESUMEN El primer ‘Reparation Task Force’ (Grupo de Trabajo para Compensaciones) de California acordó que los residentes deberían calificar para una compensación. Pero, ¿deberían ser elegibles ciertos antiguos residentes “vulnerables”, como los niños de …
In summary Although 2022 was a strong year for California’s economy, with impressive job growth, the state’s economic future has become cloudy. Last year was a strong one for California’s $3.4 trillion economy. The state added 621,400 jobs, finally …
EN RESUMEN Los productores y las ciudades del sur de California que obtengan agua del acueducto estatal recibirán el 30% de las asignaciones solicitadas. Esa es la mayor cantidad en enero desde 2017, después de que las fuertes lluvias alimentaran los …
EN RESUMEN Siete años después de que la Ley de Conductores Seguros y Responsables (Safe and Responsible Drivers Act) otorgara a los residentes indocumentados una licencia para conducir, el estado está listo para expandir su impacto, pero la ley todavía …
In summary The University of California said it would claw back wages paid to workers who went on strike in late 2022. The move affects 48,000 workers. The raises University of California graduate student workers won after last year’s historic work …
In summary A new court system to address the needs of people with severe mental illness who are often homeless will launch in some counties in 2023. Please subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud and Stitcher. CARE Court may have been the biggest …
On Sunday, a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a man suspected of stabbing an elderly woman near a gas station in Altadena. Both the Sheriff’s homicide unit and its Internal Affairs Bureau reportedly launched investigations. On Wednesday, …
In summary Cal State leaders revealed a new plan that will take money from campuses missing enrollment targets and give it to schools exceeding their targets. The California State University system is putting campuses on notice: Enroll more students or …
In summary The task force members are discussing monetary and nonmonetary reparations ideas to compensate for slavery and racism. Some say they want policies to prevent future harms against Black Californians. End legalized slavery in California. Adopt a …
In summary California’s state government has a sorry history of botched projects and programs and long-term care insurance is another example. Gov. Gavin Newsom often boasts that California is a “nation state” that is – or should be – a model for the …
In summary Research on California taxpayers has shown that some top earners do leave the state in response to large tax increases, but studies vary in their estimation of how many people leave. Lawmakers in blue states like California may prefer to tax the …
