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Housing bill fails + China’s toll on California workers + counting homeless people

Study: Trade deficit hits California workers. Search continues for solutions to housing crisis after bill dies. CSU delays change to math requirement.

By Dan Morain • January 31, 2020

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Newsom: PG&E’s bankruptcy is a ‘godsend’ + Housing bill stalls again

Housing bill stalls again in Legislature. Newsom calls PG&E bankruptcy a "godsend," looks to overhaul behavioral health system.

By Dan Morain • January 30, 2020

California is about to take juvenile detention away from adult corrections and treat youthful offenders under the state bureaucracy for mental health.

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Trouble at California’s online college + Big proposal for criminal justice + The disturbing story of Footnote 42

Online community college experiences growing pains. Uber and Lyft allowed to conceal drivers' safety records. Traffic fatalities involving cyclists rise.

By Dan Morain • January 29, 2020

Assemblyman Tyler Diep, Republican from Westminster, outside the California Capitol.

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U.S. Supreme Court sides with Trump against immigrants + Twists and turns in primary politics

U.S. Supreme Court sides with Trump with "public charge case." Legislation goes further to expose wayward cops. State Senate race draws cries of foul.

By Dan Morain • January 28, 2020

President Donald Trump points at the crowd during a rally.

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Trump challenges California on abortion + A housing vote + PG&E’s unwanted anniversary

Housing bill faces key vote. Trump takes on California over abortion. The state of play for PG&E one year after filing for bankruptcy.

By Dan Morain • January 27, 2020

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Disaster days legislation + New effort to curb health care costs + Unions make gains

"Disaster relief" summer schools proposed in wildfire country. A new effort emerges to control health care costs. Stalled bills may rise again.

By Dan Morain • January 24, 2020

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Newsom challenges PG&E bankruptcy plan + Bakersfield children need help + Star treatment for plastics bill

Newsom urges judge to reject PG&E bankruptcy plan. New report concludes Bakersfield children are struggling. Scorecard assess homelessness prescriptions.

By Dan Morain and Judy Lin • January 23, 2020

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Mental illness as a campaign issue + oil spends big on legislative races + UC drops tuition hike, for now

Candidates open up about impacts of mental illness. Oil companies spend big on upcoming Senate elections. University of California puts off tuition hike.

By Dan Morain • January 22, 2020

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Regents consider raising tuition + Legislators mull cutting cannabis tax + A threat to Medi-Cal

UC regents consider tax hike. Legislators consider cutting cannabis tax. State braces for another challenge to Obamacare and Medi-Cal

By Dan Morain • January 21, 2020

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Newsom turns to Delta tunnel project, while a conservative icon dies

Election guide answers all your primary questions. Newsom restarts Delta water project. Motel vouchers help to house impoverished Fresno County families.

By Dan Morain • January 17, 2020