Jewish Groups Critique State's Ethnic Studies Curriculum
The state wants to establish a mandatory ethnic studies curriculum for all students in California public schools, as to way to learn about marginalized minority and immigrant communities. But the draft curriculum has ignited a firestorm of criticism. Some say it’s way too politically correct, with hardly a word about conservative points of view. Jewish groups, meanwhile, argue the curriculum barely mentions Antisemitism or the legacy of the Holocaust.
Guest: State Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel, vice chair of the legislative Jewish Caucus.
State Sues Trump over Changes to Clean Power Plan
Another day, another California lawsuit against the Trump Administration. Governor Gavin Newsom and California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced the state was suing to challenge the Administration’s efforts to repeal the federal Clean Power Act. If you’re keeping score, it’s the state’s 55th lawsuit against the Administration.
Reporter: Katie Orr
Carbon Emissions Down Ahead of Schedule
Here’s a good news/bad news kind of a story. The good news is that California has announced it’s ahead of schedule when it comes to cutting carbon emissions. The bad news is it might not be able to keep up the pace.
Reporter: Lauren Sommer
San Jose Bans Discrimination Against Section 8 Renters
Tens of thousands of low income renters in California keep roofs over their heads through something called Section 8. It gives government issued vouchers to people to help them pay for their rent. But a lot of landlords refuse to take Section 8. So following the lead of L.A. and San Diego, the San Jose City Council just passed a law making it illegal to discriminate against renters who use the vouchers. We'll meet one homeless woman who hopes the change will help her find housing.
Reporter: Sonja Hutson
Controversial Mural at SF High School To Be Covered, Not Destroyed
A divisive mural at a high school in liberal San Francisco will not be painted over. After a heated meeting last night, the school board voted to reverse its earlier vote to destroy the 1930’s artwork and cover it instead.