Elections
Ro Khanna: If Barbara Lee had campaign cash, she’d be in top two for U.S. Senate
The lawmaker from Fremont also tells CalMatters that Democrats can flip seats in California and retake control of Congress.
February 14, 2024
CalMatters en Español
Miles de californianos tuvieron la oportunidad de tener mejores carreras a través de este programa. ¿Estará funcionando?
Read this story in English. A sus 47 años, Ibrahim Mohamed no encaja en la imagen tÃpica de un pasante universitario. Cuando llegó a Estados Unidos procedente de Sudán en 2016, buscó en Internet un trabajo estable y decidió que querÃa ser electricista en una instalación de tratamiento de agua. Unos años más tarde, comenzó […]
Higher Education
Thousands of Californians got a shot at better careers through this program. Is it working?
State officials want to prepare more Californians for good jobs — those that pay a stable, living wage and offer other benefits, such as a pathway for promotions. The state has spent roughly $370 million on these workforce programs, but the results are mixed.
Commentary
Community college bachelor’s degrees have been a win-win. California should offer more
After much political angst, California's community colleges have received limited authority to award four-year degrees. It's been a success for students that should be expanded.