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California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced increased support for firefighting Thursday, amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the start of fire season.
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Californians now have increased access to hand sanitizer and medical devices, including respirators, ventilators and masks, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Under current law, students enrolled in a federal or California work-study program qualify for CalFresh. The bill would require that California community colleges and universities notify any student accepted into a work-study program of their eligibility and that a streamlined process for applicants be created.
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Governor Jerry Brown recently signed into law a bill authored by District 15 Assemblymember Tony Thurmond, to ensure that low-income students have access to the free lunch they are entitled to.
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A study conducted by a team of UC Berkeley and USC researchers found a very high rate of teen pregnancy within California’s child welfare system.
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