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As Mojave Development Expands, Thousands of Joshua Trees Face Growing Threats
The Mojave Desert’s Joshua trees, long a defining symbol of inland Southern California’s high desert, are facing mounting pressure from development, climate change and...
California Community Colleges Put State-Issued Prison Student Laptops to Work
California has equipped incarcerated college students across its prison system with laptops, a major shift that is changing how community colleges deliver classes behind...
California Democrats Resist Stricter Voting Deadlines as Calls Grow for Faster Election Results
California’s long wait for election results is again drawing criticism, but Democratic leaders at the state Capitol say they are not willing to speed...
California Looks to Minimum Wage Increases to Ease Living Costs, but Trade-Offs Emerge
California’s high cost of living is driving state and local officials to rely more heavily on minimum wage increases, a strategy intended to help...
On Juneteenth, Californians Reflect on What Black Communities Need to Thrive
As Californians observe Juneteenth, the holiday is prompting more than commemoration. For advocates focused on Black equity, it is also a test of whether...
