Mackenzie Mays
Los Angeles Times
Sacramento, CA, United States
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California college students demand free transportation to sexual assault exams
Students are lobbying politicians and putting pressure on university administrators to create more on-campus treatment for sexual violence. → Read More
Newsom rolls back California drought restrictions after remarkably wet winter
Newsom's decision to rescind some of the most severe restrictions comes after drenching storms eased extreme drought conditions across the state. → Read More
California low-wage workers demand more amid rising living costs
California workers from fast food to school staff are demanding better wages and benefits through legislation backed by unions. → Read More
After COVID-19 school chaos, California lawmakers debate role of superintendent
Two years after the governor devised a plan to reopen schools, lingering COVID-19 frustrations may fuel debate about the role of California's superintendent of public instruction. → Read More
Pandemic food benefits are ending for millions of Californians. Now what?
California families will no longer receive extra CalFresh benefits given during the pandemic → Read More
Decades after California’s affirmative action ban, legal debate stalls funding for Black students
Decades after California voters approved a ban on affirmative action, Gov. Gavin Newsom is citing the state law as a hindrance to giving schools extra funding to support Black students. → Read More
Decades after California's affirmative action ban, legal debate stalls funding for Black students
Gov. Gavin Newsom cited Proposition 209 affirmative action concerns in Black student equity funding plan. → Read More
Rahsaan Thomas of 'Ear Hustle' released from prison a year after commutation from Newsom
Rahsaan Thomas was released from San Quentin State Prison on Wednesday, more than year after he was granted a commutation from Gov. Gavin Newsom. → Read More
1 in 3 Californians granted mercy by Newsom remain in prison
Gavin Newsom has granted 123 commutations, or reductions of sentences, as governor. But as of January, a third of those people remained behind bars. → Read More
California lawmaker joins other blue states in latest attempt to tax rich people
In the absence of a federal wealth tax, Democratic lawmakers are pushing them in states including California, New York and Hawaii. → Read More
On a poverty tour of California, an advisor to the governor chronicles agony, anger and hope
Gov. Gavin Newsom's economic mobility advisor, Michael Tubbs, tours California to hear poverty experiences. → Read More
Mass Southwest Airlines cancellations strain travelers, cause chaos at airports
Widespread cancellations by Southwest Airlines disrupted holiday plans across the country, stranding passengers and causing chaos at some airports. → Read More
Rain coming for Southern California after warm holiday
The National Weather Service predicts rainfall and strong winds starting Tuesday and lasting through Wednesday in the Los Angeles area. → Read More
It will be a red-tagged Christmas for those whose homes were wrecked in 6.4 quake
Earthquake adds to hardships for some Northern California residents while others quickly bounce back. → Read More
Destruction, tears and tenacity in California towns battered by earthquake
No stranger to hardship in an economy sustained mostly by the dairy and timber, Ferndale and Rio Dell residents are accustomed to relying on one another. → Read More
At least 2 dead, 11 injured in 6.4 earthquake in Northern California
A 6.4 earthquake near Ferndale has resulted in at least two deaths from medical emergencies, 11 injuries and extensive damage. → Read More
Narcan could be required at California schools after youth fentanyl overdoses
Following spates of fentanyl overdoses among students, California public schools could be required to provide Narcan, a nasal spray that can reverse deadly effects of opioids. → Read More
Narcan could be required at California schools after youth fentanyl overdoses
Following spates of fentanyl overdoses among students, California public schools could be required to provide Narcan, a nasal spray that can reverse deadly effects of opioids. → Read More
Narcan could be required at California schools after youth fentanyl overdoses
Under newly proposed legislation, Narcan could be required at California schools after spate of youth fentanyl overdoses. → Read More
More than 1,000 UC faculty members urge Newsom, lawmakers to support striking academic workers
The demand to fund significant salary increases for strikers comes as the state faces a potential $25-billion budget deficit. → Read More