Category: Policy & Governance
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California DMV Fixes Old Real ID Glitch — Here’s What It Really Means
California’s DMV revealed that approximately 325,000 Real ID holders must update their cards due to an outdated software error from 2006. This issue affects non-U.S. citizens’ ID expiration dates, not their eligibility. The DMV will expedite replacements at no charge, emphasizing that the state remains compliant with federal Real ID requirements.
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Inglewood’s School Closures Expose a Hard Truth About Declining Enrollment and Fiscal Reality
The Inglewood Unified School District faces significant challenges, including declining enrollment from 18,000 to around 6,000 students, leading to numerous school closures. While some view this as gentrification, others argue it’s a necessary response to fiscal realities. The wider California education system is experiencing similar trends, necessitating accountability in resource allocation.
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California DMV CDL Revocations Spark Lawsuit, Highlight Tensions Between Rule of Law and Economic Reality
A class-action lawsuit over California’s plan to revoke more than 20,000 commercial driver’s licenses highlights the clash between federal enforcement, state mismanagement, and the economic reality of a trucking industry heavily reliant on immigrant labor.
California Bay News 