Economic Inequality

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California’s minimum wage isn’t enough to keep up with workers’ costs of living, report says

The Legislative Analyst’s Office says the state’s $16-an-hour minimum can’t dispel poverty or inequality, though it’s among the highest in the U.S.

에 의해 알레한드라 레이예스-벨라르데 • 3월 11, 2024

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Southern California’s huge logistics industry faces a backlash over wages and pollution

In recent decades, the logistics industry has flourished in Southern California, but there's a backlash over the industry's low wages and the pollution it creates.

에 의해 댄 월터스 • 3월 7, 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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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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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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10 years after promise, California still hasn’t included undocumented immigrants in cell phone subsidies

California in 2014 decided undocumented people could qualify for LifeLine, a program that helps low income families afford internet and cell service. A decade later undocumented people still can’t get it.

에 의해 알레한드라 레이예스-벨라르데 • 2월 20, 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

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Why adopting sports gambling in California has to involve tribes

When and if California legalizes sports gambling, the policy should honor the laws established in partnership with tribes decades ago, says Assemblyman James Ramos.

By James Ramos • 2월 16, 2024

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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.

에 의해 아담 에첼먼 • 2월 14, 2024

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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.

에 의해 댄 월터스 • 2월 14, 2024