By Brian Roewe for Earthbeat.Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Service Collaboration. The San Diego Diocese has divested its financial holdings from the fossil fuel industry, the first Catholic diocese in the United States to make public such an economic move in response to Pope Francis repeated calls for an end to the era of fossil fuels in the face of climate change. While more than 350 Catholic institutions worldwide have announced divestment commitments, the omission of any U.S. .
Nevada reproductive-rights advocates are breaking down the importance of two looming Supreme Court abortion cases. In Moyle v. United States, access to the abortion drug mifepristone could be restricted - and in Idaho v. .
Planned Parenthood Arizona is expanding vasectomy services to its Central Phoenix health center, a year after it launched a similar program in Tucson, with increased requests following the Dobbs decision. Dr. Jill Gibson, chief medical officer for Planned Parenthood Arizona, said her organization remains committed to its mission of protecting and expanding reproductive health care access in Arizona. .
Today is the beginning of America Saves Week, and Connecticut groups are hosting events all week. Each day is correlated to a different aspect of spending - whether it s paying down debt, saving at any age, or preparing for the unexpected. Faye Griffiths-Smith - a family economics and resource management educator for at the University of Connecticut Extension - said she often hears people feel they don t have enough money to save. .
As California faces a $38 billion budget deficit, state lawmakers have identified $17 billion in potential cuts before the Legislature begins crunching the numbers later this week. Initial plans include shifting some funds away from job training programs but the idea is getting some pushback. Advocates of the programs said at a time when skilled worker shortages plague essential sectors, investments in job training are needed. .