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Student researchers, teaching assistants and post-docs at UCLA and UC Davis went on strike Tuesday, expanding a strike that began at UC Santa Cruz earlier in May.
Today on AirTalk, we dig into a recent study from UC San Francisco on California’s aging homeless population and examine the unique issues facing older populations regarding housing insecurity. Also on the show, everything you need to know about the NCAA agreeing to share revenue with college athletes; we explore a new exhibition showcasing the artistry of lowriders at the Petersen Automotive Museum; Larry interviews the authors of the new book ‘Send Me: The True Story of a Mother at War;’ and more.
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Riders will now have to tap to leave the North Hollywood B Line Station for at least the next few months.
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If a state agency says the University of California's academic workers can't stay on strike, "a whole cascade of bad things" could happen.
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Two major forces are at play: Gov. Gavin Newsom scaled back his promise of increased financial support for Cal State, while university officials agreed to 5% salary increases earlier this year.
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Natalie Rubalcava was named in the corruption report detailing corporate influence in Anaheim politics
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Phew. Twelve state propositions have already qualified for the November 2024 ballot in California, including one to repeal a law that limits the type of housing subject to rent control and one to repeal a law that defines marriage as being between a man and a woman.
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