California Schools Putting Healthier Lunches to the Test
From reshaping school lunches to offering vegan options, K-12 schools across the state are rethinking the formula behind student meals.
Daunting Dilemma
Homelessness is one of our region’s most pressing concerns — and it’s proving to be one of the most perplexing to solve
Comstock’s asked a panel of experts from across the Capital Region to share their thoughts on the issue of homelessness.
No Simple Solutions
Homelessness is a growing problem that affects all of us across the Capital Region
Homelessness continues to be a growing issue that affects not just those who are experiencing it, but all of us in the community.
It’s Time for California to Put Family-Business Designation into State Law
“Succession planning has become more difficult for family-owned businesses as generations break from the family operation to forge their own paths.”
Is Stockton’s Basic Income Program Working?
Stockton is halfway through an 18-month program that provides $500 a month to 125 people from low-income ZIP codes. Proponents say the program is a step toward economic equality; opponents say it’s unrealistic and enabling.
Californians May Get to Vote on Expanded Privacy Rights
If a San Francisco privacy advocate is successful in placing the issue on the ballot, it could become a hot-button battle next November
The San Francisco advocate who spearheaded California’s landmark law protecting the privacy of consumers’ online data is planning to propose a new initiative on Wednesday to create and enforce a data privacy bill of rights.
Trump Rescinds California’s Authority to Set Its Own Emissions Standards
The long-promised revocation, announced as the president raised money in California, could reverberate beyond this state: 13 others use identical car-emissions rules.
The Trump administration has revoked California’s unique authority to combat tailpipe pollution on its own terms, setting the stage for protracted litigation, jeopardizing public health and hindering the state’s ability to battle climate change.
Legislation to Curb Plastic Trash Stall Before Session’s End
A trio of proposals would have tackled California’s waste crisis by slowing the flow of disposable goods —and single-use plastics — from manufacturers to landfills
An ambitious push to make California the first state to stem the flow of plastic trash by phasing out single-use packaging and foodware failed early Saturday amid dogged industry opposition, as state lawmakers adjourned without acting on two far-reaching recycling bills.
California Lawmakers Pass Assembly Bill 5. Now What Happens?
Doctors, real estate agents and hairdressers can keep their independent contractor status — but not truckers, commercial janitors, nail salon workers, physical therapists and “gig economy” workers.
Lobbying Blitz Stymies California’s Crackdown on For-Profit Schools
Just a few months ago, California’s Democratic-controlled legislature seemed poised to pass the nation’s toughest restrictions on for-profit colleges. School owners publicly fretted that they’d have to shut down.