More Than 3.3 Million Californians Enroll in Obamacare
The final numbers are in. Covered California officials say nearly 1.4 million people signed up for health insurance on the state's marketplace by Tuesday's deadline. Almost 2 million more people enrolled in Medi-Cal, the state's insurance program for low-income Californians. That brings the total number of Californians signed up under the Affordable Care Act to more than 3.3 million.
Community College Guarantees a Spot in Class, for Those Willing to Pay
Many California community college students are starting to register for summer classes. In many cases there aren't enough classes to go around, and that means students might end up on long waiting lists. Long Beach City College in Southern California is experimenting with a plan, approved by the Legislature last fall, that guarantees students a seat in class. That is, if they're willing to pay more.