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My friend was fatally struck by a car. These street safety changes could’ve...
In summary After the death of a friend who was struck by a car in Berkeley last month, a safe street advocate says California lawmakers should pass two bills seeking to reduce vehicle speeds and...
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A los estudiantes discapacitados de California los dejaron atrás durante las...
Read this story in English Ryan Manriquez abrió la puerta de su apartamento del segundo piso cuando sonó la alarma de incendio. Era septiembre de 2023, unas semanas después de iniciado el año escolar...
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California casinos and card rooms in big-money battle
A blackjack training game demonstration at Gardens Casino in Hawaiian Gardens on March 14, 2024. Photo by Ted Soqui for CalMatters It’s a battle over millions in gamblers’ money that pits some of the...
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Which fast food workers will get paid more in California?
In summary The state is still working out who will benefit from the $20 minimum wage for fast food workers that starts Monday. Employers have been asking for guidance since last October, according to...
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¿A qué trabajadores de comida rápida se les pagará más en California?
Read this story in English Digamos que trabaja en un restaurante de comida rápida o en una cafetería que lleva el nombre de una cadena nacional. Según la ley de California, tienes derecho a recibir un...
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Californians pay high gas prices and high gas taxes yet still drive on bad...
In summary California’s gas prices are spiking again. The state’s motorists are not only paying high prices but high fuel taxes and not getting much in return. To state the obvious, California...
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California may gut two CalWORKS programs helping thousands of families
In summary The state is considering zeroing out funds for CalWORKS family stabilization and job subsidy programs to help balance the budget. Lea esta historia en Español Joy Perrin had been living in...
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California podría eliminar dos programas de CalWORKS que ayudan a miles de...
Read this story in English Joy Perrin había estado viviendo en una camioneta con sus dos hijos durante varios meses cuando entró en una oficina de asistencia social en 2018. Había dejado a una pareja...
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California fast food workers get higher wages, but which ones?
Fast food workers from across California rallied at the state Capitol in Sacramento on Aug. 16, 2022, Photo by Rahul Lal, CalMatters California’s higher minimum wage for fast food workers kicks in...
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Hotel workers ratify $1 billion labor pact
Hotel workers hold a sit-in at a main entrance to LAX airport June 22, 2023. Photo by Zaydee Sanchez for CalMatters Good morning, Inequality Insights readers. I’m CalMatters reporter Wendy Fry. You...
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