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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

California launches new service-oriented grant program

California launches new service-oriented grant program
Biola students miss an opportunity to participate in a grant.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor • February 9, 2022

On Jan. 18 California Gov. Gavin Newsom launched a new program designed to help send California students to college debt free. The program, named #CaliforniansForAll College Corps, was created to connect students to service opportunities while helping pay for their college fees. COLLEGE AND SERVICE According...

Politics Rundown: Omicron cases rise, testing sites are overwhelmed and California creates a relief fund

Politics Rundown: Omicron cases rise, testing sites are overwhelmed and California creates a relief fund
Californians scramble to stay safe amid rising coronavirus cases.
Caleb Jonker and Hannah Larson • January 10, 2022

This holiday season marked the rise of the omicron COVID-19 variant. Omicron cases already surpassed previous coronavirus positive tests, according to an article from the Wall Street Journal. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, coronavirus cases climbed over the last...

Governor Gavin Newsom announces regional stay-at-home order

Governor Gavin Newsom announces regional stay-at-home order
With COVID-19 cases breaking records daily regional stay-at-home orders have been put in place.
Maria Weyne, News Editor • December 3, 2020

On Dec. 3, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that five regions in California―the Bay Area, Greater Sacramento, Northern California, San Joaquin Valley and Southern California―would all be under a stay-at-home order due to high rates of COVID-19 patients in immediate care units.  The order...

Governor Newsom resorts to extortion tactics to punish Orange County cities

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The next grassroots movement should be to re-empower cities to fight back against the state of California.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor • March 28, 2019

Despite California Governor Gavin Newsom’s criticism over President Donald Trump’s threats to pull funding from California, Newsom has attacked California cities in the same fashion. While conservatives are often well-versed in the debate between state rights and federal rights, few are aware...