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The company at the center of the settlement is called a “poster child” for state Oil and Gas Act reforms.
Twenty-one hotels have been cited so far. If the citations are enforced and upheld in court, hundreds of rooms could be turned back into low-cost permanent housing for the city’s poorest residents.
Minimum wages to rise statewide, with larger gains for fast food and health workers. More paid sick leave, workplace violence prevention rules and other worker protections are also to begin Jan. 1.
Both friends and foes of the newly elected populist president say their future under him is uncertain, but the certain misery of the present led to his win.
The $215 million deal made headlines, but the industry pay gap persists, along with new cases of sexual harassment.
Danny Gonzalez, one of three members elected in 2022 who voted to report transgender students to their parents and ban critical race theory, has left the board.
A rare mix of big strike wins, broad public support and a labor-friendly economy could drive union membership growth.
Without developing other good pathways besides the bachelor’s degree, a majority will continue to struggle for decent jobs and social standing.
Culture wars rage as school board puts $93,000 in new library books in storage and bans titles by Judy Blume and Dr. Seuss.
Kern County wants to use billions in federal tax credits to collect and bury carbon. To do so, it would build new facilities to produce more of the most abundant greenhouse gas.
“Climate Crisis” only identifies the symptoms of oil and gas dependence. As time runs out, we need a term that focuses on what — and who — is to blame.
Care for children, the elderly and disabled is among the lowest-paying industries. Poo thinks federal investment could become reality.
California Faculty Association members seeking a pay raise walked out at four of the 23 campuses this week.
California Air Resources Board ordered staff not to engage with ex-colleague after he questioned gas industry claims.
The 1935 Oil and Gas Act outlines oversight of fossil fuel production in the state. It hasn’t been updated in decades.
The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California still lacks reliable electricity. Modernizing the grid could also lead to better-paying jobs.
Amid revelations over host country UAE using climate conference to strike oil and gas deals, the lack of financing for clean energy looms over the globe.
Students and teachers say Temecula’s far-right school board endangers free speech as well as their safety.
With no cap on price increases for California’s utilities, Pacific Gas & Electric will hike rates 13%, which it says is needed for upgrades.
In Temecula, three school board members have enacted discriminatory policies backed by conservative strategists and traveling agitators. Students, parents and residents are coming together to attempt to have them removed from office.