Larry Valenzuela
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CalMatters/CatchLight Local
The federal government is set to expand financial aid for students in short-term job training programs starting July 1, but Californians may have to wait until the fall to benefit because of administrative and regulatory challenges.
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Influencers are using prediction market odds to sow doubt in vote counting, in some cases in posts paid for by the companies themselves.
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