This distinction reveals a growing divide within the Cal State system. While imperfect, SB 640 represents a necessary adjustment to a system that can no longer rely on uniform admissions policies to serve campuses with vastly different capacities. Some campuses are working to attract students to stay stable, while others continue to turn away qualified applicants.
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Cesar Chavez Day faces scrutiny amid abuse allegations
California lawmakers are considering renaming Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day in response to allegations of sexual abuse against Cesar Chavez, as well as statements from Dolores Huerta and two other victims.
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California Assembly bill seeks to restrict ICE agents from working in schools
California Assembly Bill 1627, titled “MELT ICE”, would prevent former and current ICE employees from working in California school systems, including Cal Poly, if passed.
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Gerrymandering or safeguard? The political clash over Proposition 50
Proposition 50, a recent California ballot initiative, reflects both state politics and a larger national fight for control of Congress. The proposition addresses congressional district borders, which have an impact on who is elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and which party ultimately controls the House. Republicans hold a narrow majority right now. Redistricting […]
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Newsom warns California’s universities against accepting Trump’s higher education compact
California Governor Gavin Newsom has warned that any California schools who sign the Trump administration’s compact for higher education will be cut off financially from the state, while the compact outlines guidelines for participating universities to follow, including objective admissions and faculty hiring, and freezing tuition rates for five years.
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Gifford Fire is now biggest blaze this year
Update August 16, 7:50 p.m.: The Gifford Fire has grown to 132,605 acres and is at 77% containment, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Fire crews will be reassigned to other incidents, whilst sufficient crews will ensure full containment. Cool temperatures and higher humidity levels will aid firefighters in achieving additional containment over the weekend. […]
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San Luis Obispo County to reopen additional businesses with modifications — including dine-in restaurants and retail stores
San Luis Obispo County is allowed to move through the later phase of stage two of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Resilience Road Map — which would reopen more in-person services including retail stores and dine-in restaurants. Retail stores, shopping malls and swap meets, along with dine-in restaurants and schools fall within the later phase of stage […]