A tuition refund of $249 or more per semester that the California State University system is planning to give most full-time students will be a godsend for thousands feeling financially pinched in their academic pursuits. But the move will also reduce tuition revenues into the system by about 3 percent this school year.
Author Archives: Lissette Alvarez
Lissette is currently a senior at San Francisco State's journalism program. She enjoys writing about various topics, including health, politics, and business.
Posted inFood Systems, Government & Politics
Food Bank Looks to Make Up Loss of Federal Funds
Federal food aid cutbacks have forced the San Francisco Food Bank to seek additional cash donations after it failed for a second straight year to receive money from the Emergency Food and Shelter Program.
Posted inEducation, Elections
City College Still Risks Losing Accreditation Even After Local, State Measures Pass
The passage of local and state education measures Tuesday added $11 million to the budget of City College of San Francisco for next year. But the school still faces a loss of accreditation if it fails to balance its budget responsibly. The school now must confront a $15 million budget gap, and according to state […]
Posted inCommunity, Elections, Government & Politics, Media, News, Politics
Ethnic Voters Bolster Democratic Edge in State, Poll Finds
California is reliably “blue” — Barack Obama carried the state by 23 points in the last election — largely because of the rise of ethnic voters, a new survey by the Field Poll found. “This hasn’t always been the case,” said the poll’s director, Mark DiCamillo. Republicans won seven of the nine elections between World War II and 1982, when the state became solidly Democratic in federal elections. “The main reason for it is because of the growth of ethnic population.”
Posted inArts & Culture, City Hall, Education, Elections
Budget Woes Threaten Free Lifelong Learning Classes at City College
Free courses could be beyond the reach of many “lifelong learning” students under changes proposed by City College of San Francisco’s leadership. The courses, which have been free for 30 years, could end up becoming fee-based as the college struggles to keep its accreditation by resolving looming budget deficits.
Posted inCity Hall, Education, Elections
Noncredit Classes in the Crosshairs for City College Board Candidates
Free “lifelong learning” classes for the community could be the first cuts as City College of San Francisco struggles to downsize and retain its accreditation, say several candidates for the college’s Board of Trustees. They spoke at a forum sponsored by New America Media. Four seats are up for election on the seven-member board.
Posted inCity Hall, Domestic Violence, Law & Justice, Public Safety, Social Justice
City makes move to increase awareness of domestic violence
Supervisor Eric Mar Monday unveiled new efforts to raise awareness about domestic violence. Working with the Department on the Status of Women, Mar focused on working through the city’s workforce to educate the public and to help those city employees who are victims themselves.