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Four out of five California community college students must take a remedial math or English class at some point in their college career. For some, that’s largely repeating what they already learned in high school.
But under a proposed bill headed to the governor’s desk that passed unanimously Thursday in the state Legislature, many more students may soon avoid that path.
As published in EdSource.
At its annual Solar and Storage Worker Day, the California Solar Energy Industries Association honored Assemblywoman Jacqui Irwin, D-Thousand Oaks, for her work to promote the growth of local solar and energy storage.
As published in the Ventura County Star.
Earlier this summer, students across California accomplished their dream of a college degree. But for every person who graduates, there are thousands who don’t.
Students of color are particularly likely to drop out, in part because they are disproportionately placed into remedial classes. This can add years to their course load and reduces their chances of completing college.
As transcribed in the Sacramento Bee.
Why drive to Vegas?
For $143—$98 for the marriage license and $45 for the actual ceremony—a couple can get hitched quickly and inexpensively during the week at the Ventura County clerk’s office.
And now, as a result of Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin’s (D-Camarillo) new bill, Saturday ceremonies will likely make a comeback.
As published in the Camarillo Acorn.
The ban on compensating California judges for performing weekend weddings has ended, possibly clearing the way for Saturday nuptials to be restarted at the county government complex in Ventura.
Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill Monday that immediately restores the opportunity for judges to charge nominal fees for officiating at weddings on weekends or holidays.
As published in the Ventura County Star.
Two local nonprofits received California’s Nonprofit of the Year award during a ceremony in Sacramento last month.
As transcribed in the Ventura County Star.
Local ed leaders argued that law gave Oak Park too much leeway.
Despite opposition from school districts across the state, Sacramento legislators have opted to preserve the District of Choice program for another five years.
As transcribed in the Thousand Oaks Acorn.
Institution Ale Co. has become a popular Camarillo neighborhood hangout thanks to its home-brewed beers and friendly atmosphere, and community leaders have taken notice.
As transcribed in the Ventura County Star.
Techwire
Seeking to further bolster California against cyberattacks, lawmakers on Tuesday approved legislation that would require state agencies and departments to inventory their critical infrastructure controls.
The inventory would be an added requirement of the Technology Recovery Plans that lawmakers last year asked state entities to complete by July 2018 and submit to the California Department of Technology.
Reformers have scored legislative progress in their efforts to enroll many more California community college students in credit-bearing courses instead of remedial classes, with placements based on high school grades rather than just placement exams.