Posts Tagged: Four out of five

A report: California Latinos and higher education

A young Laitno student studies in a college library. (Photo: Manuela Durson)

by JOHN HOWARD posted 04.06.2018

The number of Latinos in California with two- and four-year degrees has doubled in little more than a decade, a dramatic increase. But compared with the overall, growing Latino population, the proportion of college-trained Latino adults over the same period has remained flat — roughly one in 10 from 2005 to 2015. The figures are from a new study commissioned by Univision’s Political, Advocacy and Government Group — which is separate from the network’s news division — on Latinos’ access to higher education in California and reflect the obstacles facing Latinos seeking a college education.

More power for electric vehicles?

An electric car takes on power at a San Francisco charging station. (Photo: Shutterstock)

by VU CHAU posted 10.04.2017

It may soon become a lot easier for California drivers to get plugged in. Legislation on Gov. Brown’s desk would allow city officials and private property owners to install charging stations for electric vehicles on curbsides of public streets. Brown has until Oct. 15 to sign the bill, veto it or let it become law without his signature.