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High school ethnic studies – the third version
The third draft of a model ethnic studies curriculum for California high school students has been released and it is a big improvement on its predecessors.
Dan Walters
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California is No. 1 — in rough highways
New survey finds that California has the roughest roads of any state due to neglected maintenance — but second highest gas taxes.
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California politicians play musical offices
California's politicians are playing musical chairs as Gov. Gavin Newsom mulls appointments to high-profile offices.
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Who will have priority for COVID-19 vaccine?
Which Californians should have priority when vaccinations against the coronavirus begin?
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A legislative session shaped by pandemic
The California Legislature will reconvene on Monday for what shapes up as one of its most unusual sessions.
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GOP congressional wins set stage for 2022
Republicans' big comeback in California congressional elections this year sets the stage for another showdown in 2022.
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Court slaps down no-bid school contracts
A California appellate court has applied the brakes to misusing state law for sweetheart, no-bid school construction contracts.
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Bad optics can sink political careers
Bad optics undid Donald Trump and Gray Davis, which is a lesson for California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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School closures may be killing our kids
With grades falling and absenteeism rising, a new study says that school closures may cause more deaths than leaving them open.
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Identity politics vs. melting pot vision
Calfiornia Gov. Gavin Newsom is being pressed by various identity groups on his looming appointment to the U.S. Senate.