Economic Inequality

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It’s the only store for dozens of miles. PG&E’s latest rate hikes could put it out of business

High electric bills consumed 65% of a rural grocery store’s profit last year. Owners say they may close the store because of PG&E rate hikes.

에 의해 Justo Robles • 2월 13, 2024

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California’s most mundane school planning processes are vulnerable to DEI backlash

As vitriol toward diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives grows, California school districts are crafting plans to support disadvantaged students, making once-mundane processes a target for backlash politics.

By Amira Barger • 2월 8, 2024

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If done correctly, Californians can save on utility bills by creating income-based charges

California's utility regulators are exploring energy bill reforms that would structure charges based on household income. If done correctly, the change could lower bills for most Californians and shift the cost for maintaining the grid to higher earners who can afford it.

By Theo Caretto • 2월 7, 2024

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How will California overcome high living costs, high poverty and high debt?

Californians have a unique combination of high living costs, high poverty rates and large amounts of debt, factors that will likely influence debates over the state's budget deficit.

에 의해 댄 월터스 • 2월 1, 2024

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캘리포니아 보호 청소년 및 COVID 고아, 신탁 기금 프로그램으로 희망을 얻다

A California program providing trust funds, or "baby bonds," for foster youth and COVID orphans is giving traumatized young people a chance to pursue their dreams just like everyone else.

By Celestina Ramirez • 1월 30, 2024

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They’re getting $1,000 a month for 3 years. How guaranteed income is changing lives in L.A. County

L.A. County’s Breathe program gives participants $1,000 monthly for three years, more money over a longer period than similar programs.

에 의해 알레한드라 레이예스-벨라르데 • 1월 30, 2024

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California’s worker shortage has quickly become another existential issue

California has plenty of existential issues. A chronic shortage of workers may have joined the list as public and private employers scramble to fill open positions.

에 의해 댄 월터스 • 1월 10, 2024

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Would California spend billions of extra dollars to improve the wellbeing of its children?

A new scorecard gives California low marks when it comes to the wellbeing of its youth, and calls for spending billions of extra dollars to improve their outlook.

에 의해 댄 월터스 • 1월 8, 2024

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For California to achieve universal broadband access, every technology should be considered

California's utility regulators are considering a fiber-only strategy to close the state's digital divide, but fiber can be prohibitively expensive and time consuming to deploy. Newer generations of fixed wireless offer a promising alternative.

By Carl Guardino • 12월 26, 2023

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Year in review: California poverty rises as aid ends

As extra pandemic benefits ended, California poverty rose in 2023. Pay increases in 2024 and labor activism could change the equation.

에 의해 알레한드라 레이예스-벨라르데 그리고 진 쿠앙 • 12월 22, 2023