University of California Will Stop Requiring Diversity Statements in Hiring
The statements had risen in popularity as colleges sought to improve campus culture, but they drew criticism from ...
KTVU FOX 21h
California's insurance commissioner addresses crisis
The State Assembly Insurance Committee listened to California Insurance Commissioner Riccardo Lara testify about the state of California's home insurance crisis.
California congressman pushes bill to tackle firefighter shortages
Congressman Josh Harder (D-Stockton) has introduced a bill with bipartisan backing "trying to fight fire smarter." ...
California has a $6.2 billion Medicaid funding gap partly due to expanding immigrant coverage
California also is bracing for major budget hits if Republicans in Congress follow through with a plan to slash billions of ...
CA Democrat, RFK Jr. align in fight against ultra-processed foods in school meals
The 'Make America Healthy Again' movement has in-part popularized a push to rethink what is in the ingredients of food we're ...
University of California system implements hiring freeze amid federal, state funding cuts
The president of the University of California system on Wednesday announced a hiring freeze across all of its locations.
Lawmakers paint dire ‘real-world’ picture of possible Medi-Cal cuts
Two California legislators discuss the potential impact of Medi-Cal cuts to health care throughout San Diego County.
LAist2h
Newsom’s AI panel wants more transparency from companies and testing of models
Frontier models promised improved efficiency, as when they help teachers grade writing assignments, but also carry risks. They can be used by scammers, enable the spread of disinformation and ...
'Could I have moved quicker? Absolutely': Ricardo Lara testifies at state Capitol on California's insurance crisis
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara told state lawmakers on Wednesday that he expects California's insurance ...
California pet food maker recalls raw chicken meals that might carry bird flu
El Cajon-based Savage Pet Food is recalling boxes of raw chicken food that possibly contain the “ highly pathogenic” H5N1, ...
Easy Reader News2h
Hermosa Beach neighbors protest 50-foot tall ‘Builder’s Remedy’ apartments
Hermosa Beach, neighbors, residential building - A 50-foot tall residential building is proposed for Hermosa Beach, where the ...
KTVU FOX 23h
CA Insurance Commissioner Riccardo Lara reports to lawmakers on the status of the state's insurance crisis.
Lara says he plans to hold State Farm accountable and require hard data at the April 8th hearing about why a rate increase would be justified. He also told the committee he supports more mitigation ...