Massive new K-12 report offers downbeat findings in four areas 8
In 2007, researchers associated with Stanford University released “Getting Down to Facts” – a massive compilation of studies of the California K-12 public school system. The hundreds of pages of voluminous research allowed both the state education establishment and its critics
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New report alleges work abuses by Apple’s Chinese suppliers
A statute passed by California lawmakers in 2010 to stem labor abuses abroad has been of meager help in policing
Women poised for modest gains in legislative races
Women make up more than half of California’s population, but only about one-fourth of the Legislature. And in November, that’s
What initiatives are on the November ballot?
Voters have been warned for a while to be prepared for a seemingly never-ending series of ballot measures, and on
How much taxpayers lose in special elections
Henry T. Perea’s decision to vacate his Assembly seat early cost Fresno County a half-million dollars — enough to pay
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Tom Steyer impeachment push sets him up for Feinstein challenge
Veteran California Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s bid for re-election could prompt a challenge from a second fellow Democrat – San Francisco hedge
Eric Garcetti – like Kamala Harris – may have White House on mind
California Sen. Kamala Harris’ splashy first year in Washington has made her a fixture on lists of potential 2020 Democratic
California Democrats brace for intra-party battle after Kevin de León announces bid to unseat Feinstein
Amid intense calls from progressives for a primary opponent for U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., state Senate Pro Tem Kevin
