City ID card for immigrants
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is proposing a plan for a city ID card to help accommodate undocumented immigrants who reside in Los Angeles. The card would not only be a photo identification card, but it will also double as an ATM card. Similar methods of accommodation have also been initiated by other city officials, such as Councilman Richard Alarcon who introduced a library card that can also serve as a debit card. Los Angeles also joins other cities, such as San Francisco and Oakland, who have already implemented immigration cards for anyone with proof of residency. To read more, visit Los Angeles Times
Community college students forced to commute to different campuses
Because of severe budget cuts, the amount of courses offered at community colleges has been limited. Students are forced to travel long commutes by bus, car, and train because classes are not offered at one single location. Due to budget cuts, some college campuses have taken off winter and summer sessions. Community colleges are feeling a harsh effect because they not only have to worry about budget cuts, but also have to worry about their students getting into the classes needed to transfer. To read more, visit Los Angeles Times
Prop. 30 inspiring voter registration among students
Governor Jerry Brown’s tax hike measure (Prop. 30), which primarily raises state sales taxes and income for ones earning a significant amount of money, is being used as an inspiration for student voter registration. According to Larry Gordon from the Los Angeles Times, “It’s being touted as the only way to avoid tuition increase this year at California’s public universities, and if it passes, Cal State students could get a tuition rebate.” To read more, please visit Los Angeles Times
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