We Shouldn’t Need the SAFETY Act to Protect LGBTQ+ Students — But We Do
The Support Academic Futures and Educators for Today’s Youth Act, or SAFETY Act, becomes California law Wednesday to protect LGBTQ+ students....
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Dec
31
Dec
EdSource: New Year Starts With New Laws Impacting Education
New laws will protect the privacy of LGBTQ+ students, ensure Native American history is accurately taught and make it harder to discriminate against POC hair....
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Dec
EdSource: California’s College Financial Aid Chief on FAFSA Chaos, Concerns About Trump and More
It's a tumultuous time for financial aid, marked by budget deficits, fraud and concerns over what President-elect Trump will mean for undocumented students....
23
Dec
Bonta Offers Legal Support and Warns of Potential Scams Targeting Immigrants
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued further guidance last week to immigrants in California about their rights under state and federal law....
13
Dec
California Offers Two Free Apps to Help Youth Cope With Holiday Stress
In a teleconference Tuesday, the state shared free resources to help Californians aged 0 to 25 with their mental health in a time many struggle to get care....
05
Dec
2024 in Review: 7 Questions for Incoming Black Caucus Vice Chair Asm. Isaac Bryan
Isaac Bryan, 32, Bryan has focused his legislative career on addressing inequities in criminal justice reform, environmental justice and economic equality....
05
Dec
Attorney General Updates Recommendations for Public Institutions to Protect California’s Immigrant Communities
State Attorney General Rob Bonta on Wednesday announced his plan to safeguard the rights of California's immigrant communities over the next four years....
04
Dec
2024 in Review: 7 Questions for Outgoing Black Caucus Vice Chair Sen. Steven Bradford
Steven Bradford says his "career overall has been about moving the agenda for not only African Americans, but those who've been most disenfranchised."...
03
Dec
2024 in Review: 7 Questions for Outgoing Black Caucus Chair Asm. Lori Wilson
California Black Media spoke with Assemblymember Lori Wilson about her accomplishments, challenges and lessons she learned over the last year....
02
Dec
California Takes Steps to Address Rising Homelessness Among Aging Adults
The California Commission on Aging has published a Housing Policy Brief with recommendations to reduce housing insecurity and homelessness among older adults....
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Nov
New Report Reveals Skyrocketing Rates of Islamophobia on State’s College Campuses
Since the Oct. 7, 2023 attack that sparked the Israel-Hamas war, Muslim students at colleges throughout California have endured surging rates of Islamophobia....
14
Nov
CA Secretary of State Outlines Vote Counting Process in Week After Election
Secretary of State Shirley Weber said California has specific protocols that require several weeks to finalize counts to ensure each vote is validated....
13
Nov
A Historian’s Reminder: ‘Our Heritage in California Is Hispanic’
Contra Costa historians hosted an educational celebration of the state's Hispanic history — a needed lesson, one local historian says, in the modern climate....
07
Nov
Election Day Dispatches: Richmond Voters on the Issues and the Value of Voting
Voters at Richmond polling places spoke to the Pulse on Election Day about the California propositions, the issues overall, and the importance of voting....
07
Nov
California Shores Up Its Defenses Anticipating Another Trump Presidency
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Thursday that the state is prepared to defend its values against the challenges of a second Trump administration....
