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People walk on campus at San Diego State University on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, in San Diego, Calif.

California State University faculty vote to authorize strike over pay and class sizes

Faculty at all 23 campuses of the California State University system have voted to authorize a strike. They're demanding a new contract with higher salaries, lower class sizes and more manageable workloads.

A poster that explains ways to file for unemployment insurance benefits is shown as job seekers look for work at the JobTrain employment office in Menlo Park, Calif., Tuesday, July 20, 2010.

Unemployment insurance: California’s ‘urgent’ $20 billion problem

The state’s unemployment insurance debt, which ballooned as a result of the pandemic, is in dire straits with no clear path forward.

The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree stands illuminated following the 90th annual lighting ceremony, on Nov. 30, 2022, in New York.

Yes, they've already picked the Rockefeller Center's giant Christmas tree for 2023

It's a tree-lighting tradition dating back to the 1930s and this year's tree will arrive in New York City on Nov. 11. The Norway spruce is 80 to 85 years old, weighs 12 tons and is about 80 feet tall.

Palestinians conduct a search and rescue operation after the second bombardment by the Israeli army in the last 24 hours at Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza City, Gaza, on Wednesday.

South American leaders are confronting Israel over its offensive in Gaza

Bolivia broke off relations with Israel, Chile and Colombia pulled their ambassadors out of Tel Aviv and Brazil has pleaded for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza.

A homeless man on a bicycle is shown in front of tents in downtown San Diego in this undated photo.

County opens grant applications for homeless sleeping cabin program

San Diego County officials put out a call Wednesday looking to purchase and place sleeping cabins to expand emergency housing options for San Diegans without shelter.

The ongoing strike started with 48,000 UC academic workers at campuses across the state. They represent four unions under the umbrella of the United Auto Workers of America. At UC San Diego, daily picket lines were held at several locations on the campus, La Jolla, Calif., Nov. 14, 2022.

Student misconduct charges dropped against UCSD workers who protested

Student misconduct charges have been dropped against 59 UC San Diego student workers who faced potential expulsion over to their alleged involvement in a protest.

The Fed kept interest rates steady on Wednesday for a second consecutive meeting but will continue to monitor the economy. Fed Chair Jerome Powell (pictured) left the door open for another rate hike if required.

The Fed held interest rates steady — but the fight against inflation is not over yet

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday, but left the door open to additional rate hikes in the future, if necessary, to curb inflation.

Demonstrators rally to demand a cease-fire against Palestinians in Gaza on Independence Avenue near the U.S. Capitol last month in Washington, D.C.

Young progressive Democrats are splitting from the party on Israel

The Democratic Party is confronting internal divisions over the special relationship between the U.S. and Israel after the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war exposed political differences.

A firefighter and resident converse on how to protect his possessions as a wildfire called the Highland Fire burns in Aguanga, Calif., on Monday.

Southern California residents are forced to evacuate as the Highland Fire rages

Located outside the city of Temecula, the blaze is currently about 2,500 acres in size but only 15% contained, officials with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said.

Mighty Poplar at Sid the Cat in Los Angeles on May 18, 2023

Mighty Poplar shines a light on 'real deal' bluegrass

The supergroup's self-titled debut album was a chance for five of the world's best bluegrass players to honor the genre's traditional sound.

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