Striking University of California academic workers have put their picket lines on hold for the winter break, after agreeing to mediation with university negotiators. In other news, California utility regulators moved this month to prepare for the state’s transition away from natural gas. Plus, we have details on some of the most popular holiday light displays in San Diego County.
A quarter of the striking University of California academic workers ratified a new contract, but that still leaves 36,000 teaching assistants and graduate student researchers on strike statewide.