PG&E, SCE y SDG&E recibieron la aprobación para cobrar $27 mil millones a los contribuyentes para iniciativas de prevención ...

High school career pathways have strong bipartisan support. But political rifts may shape how, or if, they align with college ...

California's legislative leaders lowered the limit on how many bills can be introduced in the Assembly and state senate.

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A new California law creates a Black-Serving Institution designation for colleges and universities that excel in supporting student success.

California prisons are supposed to give $200 in gate money to people leaving incarceration. Many did not receive the full amount because of deductions.

A year since a CalMatters investigation, California EDD has a mixed record in stopping fraud while getting benefits to the jobless.

Berkeley’s example offers a roadmap for other cities in California. Every neighborhood can do its part to tackle the housing crisis, from high-rises in the urban core to new multi-family housing in ...

California granted PG&E, SCE and SDG&E permission to charge $27 billion to prevent wildfires. But soaring electric bills are ...

Democratic legislators this week acknowledge the need to bring down living costs after Donald Trump's victory hinges on economic issues.

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Jasmin Shirazian is a first generation Iranian-American journalist writing about higher education at Cal Poly Humboldt for CalMatters. She joined CalMatters in 2024 as a fellow for the CalMatters ...