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Cal State Undergrad Workers Pursue Union Representation for Higher Wages, Paid Sick Time

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Thousands of Californians Are Eligible for Student Aid Under This Special Clause. But Many Don't Know It Exists

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US Proposal to Split California's Colorado River Supply Could Be 'Big Blow' to Area Farms

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California's 'Dream for All' Home Loan Program Ran Through $300 Million in 11 Days. Who Got the Money?

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California’s Options Limited on Abortion Pill Following Texas Judge Ruling

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California Child Welfare Agencies Legally Pocket Foster Kids' Social Security Money. A New Bill Could Change That

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Why California Teachers Unions Oppose Paying Teachers Higher Wages to Work in Underserved Schools

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'We Are in Big Trouble': Newsom Cuts $40 Million Meant to Restore Floodplains Near Vulnerable San Joaquin Valley

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California Lifts Water Restrictions, Amid Exceptionally Wet Winter

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'A Deep, Systemic Problem': Persistent Backlogs Force State Audit of California Labor Commissioner's Office

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'We Own This Moment': Homelessness, Rehabilitation and Health Care Took Center Stage in Newsom's State Tour

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State's Promise to Build More Campus Housing Hits Setbacks

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