California gives people leaving prison just $200 to start over. After 50 years, that could change

A California lawmaker wants to increase the allowance that people released from prison receive to cover basic needs for the first time in nearly 50 years.

Opinion: Addressing biases and barriers can help solve worker shortage

Employers across California are asking, “Where can we find workers?” The truth is that many hundreds of thousands of Californians are locked out of opportunity. And it doesn’t have to be that way. Many of our state’s most pressing economic challenges are the consequence of inaction. In this case, more ...

Google, nonprofits, to expand training for previously incarcerated people in Bay Area

Google, nonprofits to expand training for previously incarcerated people in Bay Area

Participant Success Story: Malik Talks About His Journey to Become a Certified Personal Trainer

#MLKDay Series 2021: Betty McKay

Betty McKayFormer ParticipantCEO Oakland