May 29, 2024

Facing a deadline next month, top Democrats release their counter proposal to Gov. Newsom's May budget plan. They push back on some cuts that Newsom is seeking.

A bill to ban homeless encampments statewide near parks, schools and transit hubs failed to get out of the same legislative committee as last year.

California tiene leyes y decisiones judiciales contradictorias sobre qué deben priorizar los jueces al fijar la fianza. Un caso que involucra a un vagabundo con un largo historial criminal podría resolver cierta incertidumbre.

Former Gov. Jerry Brown's commitment to shoring up the state's rainy day reserves, particularly for K-12 education, is helping schools avoid more significant cuts as California addresses a massive deficit.

California has conflicting laws and court decisions on what judges should prioritize when setting bail. A case involving a homeless man with a long criminal record could resolve some uncertainty.

Una vez que terminan los fondos de subvenciones federales, muchos recursos y oportunidades en las instituciones de servicio a hispanos continúan sólo a través de los esfuerzos de los estudiantes y profesores. Los expertos dicen que los planteles deben mantener programas para servir mejor a los estudiantes latinos.

Once federal grant funding ends many resources and opportunities at Hispanic Serving Institutions continue only through student and faculty efforts. Experts say campuses must maintain programs to better serve Latino students.

With deadlines looming for California lawmakers to pass a new state budget and finalize ballot measures, Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders are trying to make deals on dozens of specific items.