Teresa Watanabe

Nurses are in high demand but nursing schools struggle tp provide enough slots to train them Across the country, there is enormous demand for nurses, as retirement or burnout push many from the field. Despite tens of thousands of students fighting to get into nursing programs, schools can’t a...

There's "a paradox bedeviling the U.S. nursing landscape." Huge need for nurses, thanks to retirement & burnout, and yet, programs can't accommodate the "tens of thousands" of applicants b/c of lack of 2 things. @teresawatanabe.bsky.social for @hechingerreport.org hechingerreport.org/nurses-are-i...

California has a severe shortage of working nurses. Inside the battle to get more students in schools. @calcommcolleges.bsky.social @calstate.bsky.social

California Community Foundation CEO Miguel Santana announces CCF will increase support for local independent newsrooms, “a requirement for democracy and a free society.” www.instagram.com/p/DO9YDaTD1T...

Trump threats prompt @uofcalifornia.bsky.social to order hiring freeze, cuts. Via @jaweedkaleem.bsky.social

UC Native Americans demand action against scholars claiming Indigenous roots without proof Native Americans throughout the University of California system are calling out scholars who claim Indigenous heritage without evidence and demanding action from campuses that hire them.

Native American scholars are calling out faculty claiming Indigenous roots without proof, citing harm to tribal communities, students and research integrity. @uofcalifornia.bsky.social has launched a “fact-finding mission.” www.latimes.com/california/s...

When it comes to elevating livelihoods, a CSU degree is tops in California, study says A ranking of California colleges based on economic mobility for low- and moderate-income students puts institutions such as UCLA and Stanford outside the top 25.

When it comes to elevating livelihoods, a degree from @calstate.bsky.social is tops in California, says new analysis. Cal State LA is #1. via @danielnmiller.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...

How Linda McMahon’s mission to dismantle the Education Department could affect California Linda McMahon, President Trump’s education secretary nominee, wants to dismantle the department. What that means for California's K-12 funding, financial aid and student loans.

Linda McMahon says she's ready to dismantle the Education Department. Here's what that could mean for California. w/@howardblume @jaweedkaleem.bsky.social jennyagold.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...

California joins legal fight to stop NIH cuts that could be a blow to UC, CSU, other universities California and Democratic-run states go to court to halt NIH funding cuts that leaders say could harm life-saving medical research work at UC, Cal State. The suit said the cuts violated federal law.

California joins legal fight to stop NIH cuts that could be a blow to @uofcalifornia.bsky.social, @calstate.bsky.social, other universities. via @jaweedkaleem.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...

NIH cuts put medical research at risk, scientists say, raising concerns at UC and elsewhere Drastic cuts to National Institutes of Health 'indirect funds' for medical research has prompted deep concerns at UC over how to continue studies into 'life-saving treatments.'

NIH cuts put medical research at risk, scientists say, raising concerns at @uofcalifornia.bsky.social and elsewhere. UC is supporting state lawsuit against the guidance, calling the cut "catastrophic." @jaweedkaleem.bsky.social @corinnepurtill.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...

Trump poised to diminish the education department; fate of financial aid, equity grants uncertain President Trump ordered the dismantling of the Department of Education, throwing into question the fate of financial aid and funding for underserved students.

Trump poised to diminish the education department; fate of financial aid, equity grants uncertain w/@howardblume @jaweedkaleem.bsky.social @JennyAGold www.latimes.com/california/s...

CSU unveils massive venture to provide free AI skills and training across all 23 campuses California State University has unveiled a massive venture with Gov. Gavin Newsom and tech leaders to equip all students, faculty and staff with AI skills.

NEW: California State University unveils massive effort to provide AI tools and training to all students, faculty & staff on its 23 campuses. Academics will work w/Gov. Gavin Newsom's office & tech leaders to ID skills needed and advise on how to teach them. bit.ly/4hqPcXo

CSU, reeling from budget cuts to classes and faculty, decry more proposed state reductions California State University, already reeling from budget cuts to classes and faculty amid enrollment declines, is blasting as "unacceptable" more proposed state funding reductions.

"Catastrophic" - California State University leaders decry proposed state budget cut, saying it would cripple the mission of nation's largest 4-year university system to help students climb up social & economic ladder. The proposed cut is equivalent to 20% of all full-time faculty. bit.ly/40WeVRH

UC, a top recipient of federal research funding, is concerned about Trump pause on grant reviews The University of California, the nation's top recipient of federal research funding in higher education, is raising questions and concerns about the Trump administration's pause in research grant rev...

Trump pause on grant reviews sparks concerns at
@uofcalifornia.bsky.social, nation's top higher ed recipient of federal research funding, USC and other universities. w/
@susrust.bsky.social, @jaweedkaleem.bsky.social, corinne purill. www.latimes.com/california/s...

Judge in Seattle blocks Trump order on birthright citizenship nationwide U.S. District Judge John Coughenour was blistering in his criticism of Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship, calling it "blatantly unconstitutional."

NEW: Judge in Seattle blocks Trump order on birthright citizenship nationwide seattletimes.com/seattle-news... via
@seattletimes.bsky.social

Charges that a UC Davis professor threatened Zionists are unresolved. Regents want action UC is aiming to speed up the faculty discipline process amid criticism that cases take too long to complete, including one involving a UC Davis professor accused of threatening Zionists.

Charges that a @ucdavis.bsky.social professor threatened Zionists are unresolved. Regents want @uofcalifornia.bsky.social to speed up faculty misconduct cases. www.latimes.com/california/s...

Eaton fire upends the education of thousands of students whose schooling is jolted again The Eaton firestorm destroyed five schools in the Pasadena Unified School District as educators and families try to restore their children's education.

Eaton fire upends education for thousands of students in Altadena, Pasadena and Sierra Madre. Their schooling, disrupted by the pandemic, is jolted again by the historic calamity. Students described their terror and grief as schools scramble to reopen. w/@danielnmiller.bsky.social bit.ly/3DUnkvD

What to know about temporary housing, rents, price gouging during fire storm L.A. County fires trigger price gouging protections for renters and others. Some organizations are providing free temporary housing.

The Palisades and Eaton fires have burned thousands of homes in Los Angeles County, in the process creating refugees in a region with a persistent housing shortage.

If you are looking to place to stay, here are some things you should know. www.latimes.com/california/s...

Forecast: Strong, gusty winds will be back as wildfires continue to ravage L.A. County After a lull of the strong gusts, forecasters say winds are expected to pick back up Thursday night, increasing the wildfire risk.

Winds are expected to pick back up tonight, according to a meteorologist with the NWS.

The winds will be “enough to present some issues for the fires,” they added. “At least until the middle of next week we’re going to be in that pattern.” www.latimes.com/california/s...

California Fire Map: Active Wildfires A map of wildfires currently burning in California

Here's a link to our wildfire map that's regularly updated with information from officials. www.latimes.com/wildfires-map/

Did you lose your home in the fires? We’d like to talk about what it meant to you We’re speaking with Angelenos about the immense losses caused by the Palisades and Eaton fires. If you’re open to talking to a Times reporter about your home, and what home means to you, please fill o...

We’re speaking with Angelenos about the immense losses caused by the Palisades and Eaton fires. If you’re open to talking to a Times reporter about your home, and what home means to you, please fill out the form at this link and we’ll get in touch. www.latimes.com/california/s...