Bill to Change Teacher Firing Threshold Dies in Committee
SB 1530 was introduced after the recent series of horrific sexual misconduct cases in the L.A. Unified School District. Legislation that would have made it easier to fire a teacher accused of sexually abusing a student died in the Assembly Education Committee last night, thanks to fierce opposition from the California Teachers Association.
Farmworkers to Sign Landmark Contract
The United Farm Workers will sign a landmark contract today in Stockton with one of the largest fresh tomato growers in the country. It's a deal that benefits at least 800 farmworkers.
With San Onofre Out, Officials Fill-in Energy Gap
Officials are figuring out how to fill in the gap in energy supply this summer since the San Onofre nuclear power plant is offline. They've asked a Huntington Beach power plant to turn two retired gas units back on. They're also asking for help from consumers.