April 1, 2024

Los colegios comunitarios de California están informando de un aumento en el fraude de ayuda financiera. En enero, los robots sospechosos representaban 1 de cada 4 solicitantes de ingreso a la universidad.

California’s community colleges are reporting a rise in financial aid fraud. In January, suspected bots represented 1 in 4 college applicants. Schools have given away millions to these scams, and college officials say fraudsters are getting smarter with the help of AI.

As the minimum wage for fast food workers increases in California, many headlines are predicting mass layoffs and price increases. These headlines are based on an outdated theory that doesn't apply to fast food restaurants, argue two economists.

Los legisladores estatales regresan hoy del receso de primavera, y será en los próximos meses cuando la representación realmente importe. ¿Pero qué tan bien les va? Una serie de historias de CalMatters explora esa gran pregunta.

State lawmakers return today from spring recess, and the next few months will be when representation really matters. But how well are they doing? A series of CalMatters stories explores that big question.