California lawmaker rolls back new public records barriers after fierce opposition
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco has once again rolled back her controversial proposal to amend California’s public records rules. The Downey Democrat alarmed First Amendment advocates in March when she introduced a measure that would make it more expensive for some people to get public […]
Transgender athletes still protected in California, Supreme Court rules
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California can continue its long-held policy of allowing transgender student athletes to play on girls’ and women’s sports teams, under a U.S. Supreme Court ruling issued Tuesday. “With this ruling, schools and states like California can continue to adopt inclusive policies that ensure…
Recorte presupuestario “catastrófico” toma por sorpresa a las bibliotecas escolares de California
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Los bibliotecarios de California quedaron atónitos cuando un cambio presupuestario de última hora privó a las escuelas primarias y secundarias de una gran cantidad de materiales de investigación, dejando potencialmente a miles de…
Many California fishermen are nearing retirement. Can the industry save its graying fleet?
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In choppy surf off of La Jolla, fisherman Shane Volberding fought to land a yellowtail, a silver and gold fish prized in the sushi seafood trade. Gulls wheeled above the water as the fish dove and darted against him, dragging the line. One…
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Pacific to plate: How the catch of the day ends up at high-end seafood restaurants
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California to share driver license data despite fears it could expose unauthorized immigrants
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The Department of Motor Vehicles is on track to share driver’s license and…
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Propuesta de salario mínimo de $28 para los trabajadores de la construcción en California fracasa debido a oposición de sindicatos
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Una propuesta que…
