Stories matching tag 'California'
Census numbers show California hardest hit by poverty
The census bureau released data today showing that nearly one in six californians have incomes below the poverty line and almost one in four children are living in poverty. [...]
The meaning of Proposition 19 for Los Angeles
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Homeowners protest at the Los Angeles County Courthouse
Homeowners dealing with foreclosure protested at the Los Angeles County Courthouse Thursday. The protest stems from anger at banks for seizing homes. [...]
Proposition 24 would change tax laws for businesses
California is in the middle of both a budget crisis and an economic recession, and residents are divided over whether ending some corporate tax breaks would help or hurt. [...]
Carly Fiorina trails by seven points in California polls
Benjamin Gottlieb sat down with University of Southern California political science professor and Senate expert, Christian Grose. They discussed implications of Wednesday's debate. [...]
Proposition 21 adds tax to Department of Motor Vehicles registration
According to Proposition 21, it will only cost about $18 to help fund state parks. But not everyone is planning on voting for the green proposition. [...]
New Lynwood superintendent has mountains to climb
Facing a district on the edge of the financial precipice, Edward Velasquez has a heavy work load ahead. [...]
Report: Mass immigration causes California’s lack of education and rise in inequality
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Disability rights advocates fight against budget cuts
People across the country are celebrating Earth Day today. But far away from the forests or ocean, disability rights advocates are holding a different kind of Earth Day protest. [...]
March 4th Day of Action map
Teachers, students and parents all over the country are protesting education cuts. See where on this Google map. [...]
OPINION: Why I march for education today
Teacher Jose Lara explains why he didn't go into work today. Instead, he will be rallying in a state-wide day of protest. [...]
UCLA IDEA: Working families and public schools suffering since economic crisis
Hungry children and over-worked parents: The Educational Opportunities in Hard Times report shows that California's education system has gone from bad to worse. [...]
Federal government allocates $50 million to heat California homes
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program is giving eligible California families assistance in paying their heating bills. [...]
Telling the stories of undocumented youth
A new documentary about undocumented youth underscores the challenges they face. [...]
The community comes together to fight for educational rights
A grass-roots movement is brewing in South Los Angeles, as teachers, parents, students and community leaders take to the streets in the fight for educational rights.
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