The Shakeout

The Shakeout

Many of us in California recently participated in “The Great Shakeout,” an annual state-wide earthquake drill. It’s an event that helps raise awareness of the challenges of living in a place where the ground below us can shift at anytime. …

Governor Signs Controversial Community College Bill

Last week, Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill into law that allows six community colleges to charge more for some high demand classes. The controversy, according to some, includes the potential for the unequal access to necessary course work for …

California Community College Transfer: Facts vs. Fiction

A large percentage of all university students in California begin their academic careers in one of our state’s 112 community colleges. Despite the overwhelming success of California’s Community College system, which is by far the largest and arguably most successful...