UC students turned a ‘forever’ tuition hike into a five-year hike. Now what?

The UC Board of Regents approved a five-year tuition hike. A previous version would have kept those increases going indefinitely.

COMBATTING DISINFORMATION IN COMMUNITIES OF COLOR

Seeking proposals for research that can inform near-term interventions that mitigate the impacts of disinformation and targeted online manipulation of communities of color.

A New UC Tuition Policy Could Provide Predictability, but at a Cost

This week, the University of California (UC) Regents are considering a new plan to combat sharp spikes in tuition and improve the predictability of tuition costs. Regular, planned tuition increases...

California housing bill would lean on cities that fall behind their targets

A new bill from Assembly Member David Chiu would require California cities that fall behind on state construction targets to adopt policies that make it easier to plan and build housing.

Here is a detailed picture of vaccination across the country. See where your county stands.

Oakland mayor launches pilot offering ‘no strings attached’ funding to families in poverty

By giving 600 low-income families $500 per month, supporters hope to pressure state and federal lawmakers to do the same for all.

How Line is fighting disinformation without sacrificing privacy

The chat app’s Fact Checker program is proving that private messaging platforms can do more to moderate harmful content.

State Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Prop. 22 Independent Contractor Initiative - CalChamber...

The California Supreme Court this week rejected an attempt to overturn Proposition 22, the voter-approved ballot initiative classifying app-based drivers as independent contractors.

Californians waive labor law for Uber and Lyft, keep cash bail and affirmative action ban: Prop and...

Californians weigh in on key propositions and legislative and congressional contests. Here's what the early returns tell us.

Environmental Justice Becomes Part of California City Planning

More than 140 cities and counties in California intend to update their long-term plans over the next two years to include environmental justice, meaning air pollution, water quality, and other...