California’s Delta tunnel largely cleared a key hurdle last week — but far bigger obstacles still stand in the way.
Posted inEducation
Cal State struck a deal with OpenAI. Some students and faculty refuse to use it
California State University’s $17 million contract with ChatGPT’s maker OpenAI is up for renewal. Some students and faculty say equal access to AI is important for preparing students for the workforce. Others say the implementation of AI tools has been confusing and opens the door to cheating. Some faculty have banned AI from their classes altogether and even started a petition to end the contract deal.
Posted inPolitics
Who’s running for Congress in California? These races could determine the majority
The fight for control of the U.S. House runs through California’s 52 congressional districts, many of which were dramatically restructured by Proposition 50 last year. Democrats especially are jockeying for position in several races pitting them against each other.
Posted inCommentary
Legislature’s adviser tries budget tough love to get California politicians to close huge deficits
Legislative Analyst Gabe Petek says state spending grew by $100 billion or so a year since 2019, outstripping revenues and resulting in current and future deficits.
Posted inPolitics
Should a California union dictate how clinics spend money? Employers sue to block ballot measure
A clinic group sued to block a union ballot measure that would dictate how community health centers spend money.
Posted inCalMatters en Español
Condado de San Diego interviene con subvenciones para las artes en medio de los recortes federales y municipales
El condado de San Diego planea un programa de subvenciones artísticas, el primero de su tipo, por valor de 2.75 millones de dólares para apoyar a artistas individuales, artistas binacionales y artistas negros.
Posted inCalMatters en Español
Estos son los candidatos a vicegobernador de California: ‘Un trabajo sobre nada’
Cinco candidatos principales, entre ellos la tesorera estatal Fiona Ma y el ex alcalde de Stockton, Michael Tubbs, compiten por el puesto, notoriamente decepcionante, de vicegobernador.
Posted inJustice
A $7 cheeseburger reopened debate over bail in California. Here’s what the Supreme Court found
A homeless man was arrested after using stolen credit cards to buy a meal and then spent six months in a Bay Area jail. His case triggered a debate over expensive bail.
Posted inPolitics
Meet the candidates for California lieutenant governor: ‘A job about nothing’
Five major candidates, including state Treasurer Fiona Ma and former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs, are competing for the notoriously anticlimactic gig of lieutenant governor.
Posted inCommentary
Spencer Pratt wants to be LA’s next mayor. His tell-all book won’t help him
In his memoir, Pratt describes himself as selfish, undisciplined and unprincipled. He deflects blame, squanders fortunes and complains a lot.