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.
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.
Residents with different agendas united this year to remove members who attacked teaching on race and LGBTQ+ topics. Some Black recall supporters say the community has failed for decades to fight racism.
Ramona Gardens residents decided years ago that their health was not a luxury, and they are pushing for what they deserve.
Health experts say overdose prevention centers can save lives, but are illegal in most of the U.S. On Los Angeles’ Skid Row, those in need have built their own.
The city’s patchwork of pre-apprenticeship programs — a lifeline for underrepresented workers — stands to gain big amid an influx of federal infrastructure dollars.
The laws that helped pull unionization down to near 10% remain on the books — but six out of 10 U.S. adults now say declining unionization is bad for the country.
With housing costs out of reach, workers from Brooklyn to Minneapolis to Los Angeles are demanding solutions.