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California attempts to increase access to state financial aid for students as FAFSA problems persistCalifornia officials are trying to increase access to state financial aid after issues with the federal form’s online portal. Deadlines have been extended for students and additional applications are available for students from mixed-status families.
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The Environmental Protection Agency is rolling out the first federal standards for forever chemicals in drinking water. According to an analysis by CalMatters some wells in the North State would exceed the new safety regulations. Also, the California Dream Act Application has been opened to students with mixed citizenship status and non-U.S. citizenships, and free waste disposal will be available at Oroville’s Recology Transfer Facility next Sunday.
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“Good Fire II” aims to change federal and state policy around wildfire management. It builds on recommendations from the Karuk Tribe’s 2021 report.
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A new federal student aid application is blocking some students from completing their forms. Now California legislators are trying to extend the deadline for state student aid.
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Popular foods like Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, Doritos, M&Ms, Skittles, sports drinks, Froot Loops and Cap’n Crunch would be removed from public schools under new legislation.
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Host Dave Schlom looks at some interesting ways the University of California's Natural Reserves System is used for education and scientific research.
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Not all state government jobs require a college or even high school degree, prompting state officials to re-examine education mandates.
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The proposal would have meant challenging a federal law that bars employers from hiring undocumented immigrants. Advocates requesting the change argue that the University of California, as a state agency, is exempt from that law.
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A $4 million grant to fund mental health care in underserved school districts was received by the Butte County Office of Education. The funding will go toward more mental health professionals and support for students. Also, Safe Space’s low-barrier emergency shelter in Chico is about to start for the winter. The nonprofit has announced its new intake center will be at the former 7-Eleven building on Main Street, and if you’re wanting to get a note to Santa you might want to head to downtown Chico. Santa has received hundreds of letters from kids thanks to mailboxes located at six downtown businesses.
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A new Chico Unified School District policy change has prohibited the use of campus facilities for non-school groups until after 6 p.m. on weekdays. This means some local organizations, like Girls on the Run, can’t serve as many students as they once did.