🧵 College success is about more than intelligence or motivation. From interviews with a professor and a working student at CSUN, I found that time, access to resources, and support networks are often the real determinants.

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This thread is my report on how EV incentive cuts and shifting energy costs are changing what “affordable transportation” looks like in California, and what that could mean for air quality goals in places like Los Angeles.
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EV charger network continues to expand, and with federal funding It’s been a tough road for electric car charging networks in the US, but they have tapped into a new, old customer: the federal government.

Federal EV charger funding is flowing again after courts overturned a Trump administration freeze. 40+ states are now awarding contracts for stations in rural and underserved areas.
More on L.A. Times:
www.latimes.com/environment/...
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Data centers for AI could nearly triple San Jose's energy use. Who foots the bill? AI’s planned data-center boom is straining California’s grid forecasts and raising fears that customers could pay for upgrades if projects never materialize.

AI data centers could nearly triple San Jose's energy use, starting a battle over the future of the power grid. As PG&E plans major upgrades, advocates warn that residents might pay the bill for infrastructure that may never be fully used.
More on CalMatters: calmatters.org/environment/...
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California's last nuclear plant clears key hurdle to keep operating The Diablo Canyon Power Plant will be required to 4,000 acres of surrounding land to mitigate environmental damage caused by its continued operations.

California's last nuclear plant, Diablo Canyon, has cleared a key limitation to stay open until 2030. The Coastal Commission approved the permit, subject to the condition that PG&E conserve 4,000 acres of surrounding land.
More on CalMatters: calmatters.org/politics/202...
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Higher ed cost concerns Eastside students worry about costs

Eastside students starting college are excited yet anxious as rising higher education costs shape their decisions. Many choose nearby public schools or community colleges to avoid heavy debt, even when it means letting go of dream campuses.

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Read more at: laist.com/brief/news/e...

Trump's immigration agenda leads to school absences and student stress, report says High school principals nationwide report concern among students from immigrant families, bullying and absences tied to immigration policy and rhetoric in a new UCLA report.

UCLA surveyed 606 principals and found many immigrant-family students felt unsafe under Trump’s immigration agenda, around 70 % of students from immigrant families are anxious about their and their family’s safety and 64 % have missed school

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One of SoCal's most infamous roads has reopened, but locals don't want you to know — for good reason 'The Snake,' a 2.4-mile stretch of Mulholland Drive, is known for its hairpin turns and the legions of motorists looking to tame it.

The "Snake" is back: A famous 2.4-mile stretch of Mulholland Highway has quietly reopened 7 years after the Woolsey Fire. The winding route is a favorite for thrill-seekers, but locals are concerned about the return of noise and crashes.
More on LAist: laist.com/news/la-hist...
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Hybrid and EV drivers, your carpool lane perks have officially ended Starting Monday, you could get fined if you drive solo in the carpool lane, even if you have a clean air sticker.

The perk for Californian solo EV and hybrid drivers to use carpool lanes is officially over. The 60-day grace period ended Nov 30, meaning solo drivers with decals now face fines starting at $490 if caught in the HOV lane.
More on LAist: laist.com/news/hybrid-...
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Traffic starts to move on Interstate 5 after multi-hour, miles-long gridlock Drivers on I-5 faced hours of gridlock near Del Mar Fairgrounds as a man perched on an overpass sparked a major police response.

Traffic on I-5 North near Del Mar is finally moving after an 8+ hour gridlock. Police closed the freeway Friday morning due to a man on the Del Mar Heights Rd overpass. The incident caused miles of backup in both directions, with lanes reopening around 8:15 PM. (CBS8)
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ILLIT expressed that they will continue to work hard. #csunj495

Fans can expect the first concert to begin as early as March. 31 in Los Angeles.

The concert will include performances of the 11 songs on the album.

The North American tour will continue in April with more dates ahead. #csunj495

More California students than ever are heading out of state for college. Here's why The share of California high school grads attending college out of state has nearly doubled over the last two decades, a new report finds.

More CA students than ever are heading out-of-state for college, rising from 8.5% to 14.6% over two decades. Lower tuition deals, merit aids, and aggressive recruiting make leaving California more affordable and appealing

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Fewer international students are coming to the U.S. What this means for California The decline of new foreign students enrolling in California's universities may impact the state's scientific advances and economic future.

Fewer international students are enrolling at California's public universities. This raises concerns about potential revenue losses (appx. of $1 billion) as well as loss of cultural, intellectual, and research contribution that foreign-born students bring

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Trump EPA moves to abandon rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution The Trump administration is seeking to abandon a rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution, arguing that the Biden administration did not have authority to set the tighter standard on p...

Trump's EPA is trying to abandon a rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution. Critics warn of major public health risks as this deregulation move proceeds.
More on AP: apnews.com/article/epa-...
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Out of the over 200 million pieces of data collected, BLACKPINK ranked 3rd place leading up to BTS at number 1 for the second consecutive month.

Honorable mentions include TWICE, Taeyeon and EXO. #csunj495

Due to the recent Hong Kong fire tragedy that caused 120 casualties, the girl group not only changed their title track ‘BURNING UP’ to ‘TURN IT UP’ they also changed multiple lyrics and choreography. $500,000 was donated by the group’s company, THE BLACK LABEL. #csunj495

Donations from solo groups include WayV, Got7, Super Junior, Stray Kids and more. #csunj495

California could get its first gasoline pipeline. Would that lower gas prices? The proposed Western Gateway Pipeline from Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan would deliver gasoline, diesel and jet fuel to Arizona and California from as fast east as Missouri by 2029.

California's potential 1st gasoline pipeline? Experts say it signals long-term reliance on gas, but critics warn the investment is too small to effectively lower gas prices and could be just a "band-aid" on the state’s clean energy transition. (L.A. Times)
www.latimes.com/environment/...
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California is about to cut utility profits to historic lows. Your bill will barely budge State regulators are poised to cut power companies’ "return on equity" to the lowest level in 20 years. But electric bills will barely budge. Here’s why.

CA regulators are cutting major utility profits (PG&E, SCE, SDG&E) to historic lows, but electric bills are expected to drop only slightly. This proposed "return on equity" cut is too small for meaningful change.
More on CalMatters: calmatters.org/economy/2025...
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Hundreds of Joshua trees were scorched during the shutdown A firefighter with the National Park Service says a fire wiped out more than a thousand Joshua trees amid the government shutdown. Restoration could be limited by a depleted staff, they said.

Hundreds of Joshua trees in a critical climate refuge were scorched during the government shutdown. The L.A. Times reports that a visitor lighting toilet paper sparked the fire, while staff shortages left the park vulnerable and are now delaying its restoration. (L.A. Times)
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Jungwoo from Korean boy band NCT will be releasing his debut single in just a few days. ‘SUGAR’ is set to be released on November 28 at 6 PM KST. This is just in time before his military enlistment on December 8. #csunj495

Korean girl group RESCENE is gearing up to release their third mini album. Their new concept photo teaser consists of fruit and a subtle pop of color. The album titled ‘lip bomb’ is set to release on November 25 at 6 PM KST. #csunj495

The song has also charted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for a consistent 15 weeks. Jungkook is now considered the first Asian soloist to break multiple records on Spotify and Billboard. #csunj495

Member of Korean boy band BTS Jungkook, continues to break records as a solo artist. As of November 22 his solo track titled “Seven” made its appearance on the Global 200 at No. 163. He also broke records on Spotify with “Seven” on the Weekly Top Songs Global chart for 123 weeks. #csunj495

California leaders blast Trump’s ‘idiotic’ plan to kickstart offshore oil drilling The Interior Department released its plan to open up federal waters off California’s coast to oil drilling, setting up a direct confrontation with Sacramento on energy and climate change.

California leaders blast Trump's "idiotic" plan to open new offshore oil drilling in federal waters off the state's coast. Gov. Newsom has promised to file an immediate lawsuit to stop the proposal.
More on LAist: laist.com/news/climate...
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Higher pay approved for Cal State executives as system struggles to recruit campus presidents California State University officials said they need to raise executive salaries to compete nationally for top leadership talent.

Yesterday, the CSU trustees voted to end exec. salary caps, allowing higher pay, bonuses up to 15%, and bigger housing stipends despite ongoing budget struggles and ongoing union opposition over pay inequality.

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Tomorrow the CSU trustees will vote on whether to increase how much campus presidents and other senior executive should earn.

The average pay for campus presidents range from $370,000 to more than $500,000

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CSU Executive Compensation:
www.calstate.edu/csu-system/t...

K-pop girl group BABYMONSTER witnessed their MV “Really Like You” reach over 100 million. This comes just as the group started their BABYMONSTER {LOVE MONSTERS tour. This tour consists of 6 cities and 12 performances. For more information read the article linked above. #csunj495

The group was ranked the second highest in sales just behind “Butter” by BTS. #csunj495