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Many Californians rely on this farmers market program. Newsom wants to cut it

A popular program that doubles CalFresh benefits at farmers markets is on the chopping block as California leaders try to close a yawning budget deficit. In a moment when so many Californians are food insecure, slashing the program would be devastating.

By Sarah Portnoy • 3월 15, 2024

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At 90, California political icon Willie Brown still dominates every room he enters

As Willie Brown turns 90 years old, the California political giant reflected on his career, the state of politics and his induction into the California Hall of Fame. Many in the political realm still seek his counsel.

By James Richardson • 3월 14, 2024

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Shady business owners can hide behind LLCs. California should make their identities public

The lack of accessible LLC ownership information can give bad actors cover and needlessly waste taxpayer resources in the pursuit of accountability. Senate Bill 1201 would rightly make ownership information public.

By Suzanne Dershowitz • 3월 13, 2024

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California is seeing a historic rise in the number of Black women running for office

At least 24 Black women are running for seats in the California Legislature this year, resulting from years of work cultivating new leaders and growing confidence among voters.

By Lola Smallwood-Cuevas and Tina McKinnor • 3월 5, 2024

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Private equity giants worsen California’s housing crisis. Why are we giving them public dollars?

University of California leaders invest billions of dollars in private equity giants that worsen housing affordability, directly impacting workers and students. If elected officials say they really want to confront the housing crisis, they should spend these public dollars on solutions instead.

By Liz Perlman • 3월 4, 2024

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Supreme Court homelessness case holds extra significance for Black Californians

The long history of redlining and downzoning helped create the racial disparities in California's homeless population. The barriers impeding housing development and access for Black communities must be addressed – and fast.

By Jackson Huston • 2월 28, 2024

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How a proposal to keep opinions off UC websites could dangerously restrict speech

University of California regents are considering a policy to limit personal views on official platforms, but the overly broad proposal could backfire and suppress controversial speech from faculty members.

By Ty Alper • 2월 27, 2024

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California students need more support than ever. Scaling back programs would be a mistake

Community roles like "near peer coaches," which give students an outlet for emotional and academic support, are the types of programs on the chopping block this year as California faces a major budget deficit. A first-year teacher who took an unusual route to the job says state leaders need to protect these programs.

By Katie Schneidau • 2월 26, 2024

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California foster youth often slip through the cracks. Cutting their rental support won’t help

Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposed budget would cut at least $25.5 million of rental support for young people who have been in foster care. Approving the cut could put their housing security at risk.

By Daniel Heimpel • 2월 21, 2024

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California’s chief plan for seniors overlooks the realities rural families face

California's latest Master Plan for Aging commendably underscore the need for policies to address the challenges aging populations face. But it fails to portray the realities for older adults in rural, low-income areas, who are at greater risk of poverty and homelessness.

By Sarah Ramirez • 2월 20, 2024