California
Friday, May 27, 2022
A Big Week for Otters in California
This week, in honor of World Otter Day, conservation groups are looking to raise awareness about efforts to restore sea otters along more areas of …
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Vote Expected This Week on CA Bill to Phase Out Plastic Mail Packaging
The California State Assembly is expected to vote this week on a bill that would phase out some of the plastics used in online shipping because they …
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Food4All Campaign Ramps Up as Gov, Lawmakers Finalize Budget
The Food4All campaign is calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom to expand access to food assistance to all undocumented Californians when he submits his final …
Advocates Press CA Lawmakers to Better Fund Kids' Hearing-Aid Program
Groups fighting for children's rights say they are disappointed Gov. Gavin Newsom's May budget revision did not include more money for the Hearing …
Water Wars: Court Case to Decide Fate of Long Valley in Rural Mono County
Conservation groups are speaking out in support of water rights in rural Mono County, saying thirsty Los Angeles is endangering wildlife, ranching …
Free Financial Planning Tips to Help Latinos Recover Post-Pandemic
About half of Latinos either lost a job or had their wages cut during the pandemic,according to a recent survey from Pew. Now, AARP is offering a …
Experts Sound Alarm on Rise of Authoritarianism in U.S., Globally
This story was produced with original reporting from Zoe Marks and Eric Chenoweth for Ms. MagazineBroadcast version by Lily Böhlke for …
During Mental Health Awareness Month, CA Policymakers Mull Priorities
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and advocates are hoping Gov. Gavin Newsom will prioritize the issue in his revised budget, due by Sunday…
Advocates Press for CA Climate-Change Budget
The May revision of Gov. Gavin Newsom's budget is due at the end of this week, so conservation groups are speaking out, calling for what they call a …
For Hunger Action Week, Advocates Press for More Funding
It's Hunger Action Week, and activists are asking lawmakers to use California's wealth for the people's health - and harness the budget surplus to …
Experts: CA Must Act Now to Protect Youth from Social Media Dangers
As children grow up, parents and caregivers across California face the difficult decision of how to oversee social media use. But is that decision …
Latino Advocates Vow to Prevent a Repeat of 2020 Census Undercount
Latino civil rights groups are pressing for changes to make up for a significant undercount in the 2020 Census. The most recent findings show the 202…