Revived bill could bring more bachelor’s degrees to South Bay’s ‘underserved, college desert area’
Assembly Bill 664 would allow Southwestern College to offer up to four bachelor’s degrees that were identified as meeting workforce needs.
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In California, disputes over off-shore drilling, data center construction and cross-border sewage spills will dominate debate throughout 2026.
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