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FILE - In this March 11, 2020, file photo, people wear masks while walking past Wheeler Hall on the University of California campus in Berkeley, Calif. Two of the nation's largest university systems say they intend to require COVID-19 vaccinations for all students, faculty and staff on University of California and California State University campuses this fall once the Food and Drug Administration gives formal approval, Thursday, April 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
California's public universities to require COVID-19 vaccine

By Jocelyn Gecker Apr. 22, 2021 05:25 PM EDT

California News Digest

Jan. 30, 2021 04:18 PM EST
Hello! Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up in California. Questions about coverage plans are welcome and should be directed to the AP...

The Latest: NC State, Wm. & Mary cancel game due to virus

By The Associated Press Nov. 29, 2020 05:20 PM EST
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ North Carolina State says its men...

Iraqi immigrant Ethar Kakoz, a contact tracer for the COVID-19 virus, sits for a portrait Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, in El Cajon, Calif. Kakoz is among a growing legion of ethnically and racially diverse contact tracers hired by local health departments to bridge the cultural divide in the United States and rebuild public confidence in America's public health system. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Minority US contact tracers build trust in diverse cities

By Julie Watson Oct. 31, 2020 10:28 AM EDT

A couple embraces during the Diversity parade in Montevideo, Uruguay, Friday, Sept. 25, 2020. The event is held every year to raise awareness and fight discrimination based on sexual identity and orientation. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico)
The Latest: Cal State Long Beach campus announces quarantine

By The Associated Press Sep. 26, 2020 12:44 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2017 file photo, Fresno State president Joseph I. Castro waves to the crowd before an NCAA college football game against BYU in Fresno, Calif. Castro was chosen to be the new chancellor of the California State University, becoming the first Mexican-American and native Californian to lead the nation's largest four-year public university system. The CSU Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Castro on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020. He will replace Chancellor Timothy White, who is retiring. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian, File)
California State University picks Mexican American as leader

By Jocelyn Gecker Sep. 23, 2020 07:35 PM EDT

This Sept. 17, 2020, photo shows a sign for "Authorized Access Only" for visitors to the San Diego State University campus in San Diego, Calif. A coronavirus outbreak of more than 700 cases reported at San Diego State University has put all of San Diego County, with more than 3 million people, at risk of having to close indoor dining and shopping, many for a third time under California guidelines. (AP Photo/Elliot Spagat)
San Diego County avoids more business closures due to virus

By Elliot Spagat Sep. 22, 2020 01:01 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 2, 2020, file photo, a woman wears a mask as she walks on campus at San Diego State University in San Diego. A coronavirus outbreak of more than 700 cases reported at San Diego State University has put all of San Diego County, with more than 3 million people, at risk of having to close indoor dining and shopping, many for a third time under California guidelines. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)
Campus outbreak threatens San Diego's economic recovery

By Elliot Spagat Sep. 21, 2020 05:49 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 19, 2020, file photo, a family sets up at a beach looking out toward the San Diego skyline in Coronado, Calif. California officials say the state won't consider removing college students' virus cases from a county's data because they are part of a community and can contribute to the spread of the illness. The issue arose as San Diego County has seen more than 700 cases among college students and others that have helped drive up infections. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)
California says college virus cases part of community spread

Sep. 16, 2020 06:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 2, 2020 file photo a woman wears a mask as she walks on campus at San Diego State University in San Diego. California State University, the country's largest four-year-public university system, said Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, that classes at its 23 campuses will stay primarily online when the next term begins in January due to expected increases in coronavirus cases later this year. "This decision is the only responsible one available to us at this time," Chancellor Timothy White said in a message to CSU's faculty, staff and 480,000 undergraduate students. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull,File)
California State University to keep classes online next term

Sep. 10, 2020 07:47 PM EDT

San Diego State University closes classrooms over COVID-19

By Julie Watson Sep. 02, 2020 07:50 PM EDT
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego State University on Wednesday halted in-person classes for a month after dozens of students were infected with the coronavirus. ...

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2020, file photo, people walk on the campus at California State University, Chico, in Chico, Calif. California State University, Chico said Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, it has no access to coronavirus test kits, despite requesting them for months, so is unable to screen for the virus on campus amid an outbreak that prompted it to abruptly halt in-person classes earlier in the week. (Carin Dorghalli/The Chico Enterprise-Record via AP, File)
Chico State haven't pinpointed source as virus cases rise

By Jocelyn Gecker Sep. 01, 2020 06:44 PM EDT

Joe Luevano, left, helps his son, Che Luevano, move out of Whitney Hall at California State University, Chico, Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, in Chico, Calif. California State University, Chico canceled its limited number of in-person classes Monday and told students in an urgently toned message to vacate campus housing by the weekend after nearly 30 people tested positive for the coronavirus days after the fall semester started. (Carin Dorghalli/Chico Enterprise-Record via AP)
No in-person classes at Chico State due to virus infections

By Jocelyn Gecker And Olga R. Rodriguez Aug. 31, 2020 01:17 PM EDT

California requires ethnic studies for university system

Aug. 17, 2020 11:40 PM EDT
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Students at California State University, the nation’s largest four-year public university system, will need to take an ethic studies...

California maritime academy gets OK to start limited classes

Apr. 28, 2020 01:21 PM EDT
VALLEJO, Calif. (AP) — California Maritime State University Academy has received permission to resume limited in-person classes this semester and hopes to send...

Lawsuit: California universities owe virus-related refunds

Apr. 27, 2020 11:37 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The California State University and the University of California systems were sued Monday by students demanding refunds of some campus fees...