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Education

How UC Berkeley is preparing for Turning Point’s final tour stop after Charlie Kirk’s death

UC Berkeley officials won’t divulge security plans but say they are prepared to host the conservative organization Turning Point USA on Nov. 10 after its founder Charlie Kirk was assassinated nearly two months ago at Utah Valley University.

By Ella Carter-Klauschie and Martin Romero • November 3, 2025

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Economy

‘I don’t know what we’re going to do.’ Californians fear loss of food aid as shutdown drags on

More than five million low-income Californians are expected to lose their CalFresh food assistance benefits starting Saturday. States are suing the Trump administration to reinstate aid.

By Ana B. Ibarra, Deborah Brennan, Phoebe Huss and Chrissa Olson • October 31, 2025

A sign at a farmers market reads “Double Your CalFresh Dollars / Duplique su dólares de CalFresh – Get More Fruits & Vegetables / Obtenga más frutas y verduras,” next to an image of a Golden State Advantage card. In the background, shoppers stand at a vendor’s booth under a white canopy.

Economy

The feds want to know more about the people on food stamps. How Newsom responded

The governor has signed a law that will walk back data sharing meant to increase CalFresh recipients. The new limitations are in response to the federal government’s attempts to collect private data.

By Phoebe Huss • October 17, 2025

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Education

California colleges lost millions in humanities purge. Their projects might not recover

Nineteen California campuses are still missing over $5.2 million in canceled humanities grants. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is issuing millions of dollars in new grants, many of which are in celebration of the upcoming 250th anniversary of America’s founding.

By Lylah Schmedel-Permanna • September 25, 2025

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Education

Does another education bond stand a chance with voters? California colleges hope so

Lawmakers are considering putting a bond measure before voters in 2026 to fund billions of dollars in building repairs and student housing projects for California’s colleges and universities.

By Mercy Sosa • September 24, 2025

Education

Free AI training comes to California colleges — but at what cost?

Google, Microsoft, Adobe and IBM will offer AI-related tools to California's schools and universities in an effort to prepare the state’s students for a changing economy.

By Adam Echelman • August 11, 2025

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