Newsom Urges "No" Vote On Proposition 30

Newsom describes the measure as “one company’s cynical scheme to grab a huge taxpayer funded subsidy.”

Sexual Assault Survivor Sues San Francisco Over DNA Use Tying Her To Another Crime

The city and county of San Francisco and several law enforcement officials are listed as plaintiffs in the suit.

CA Sues Amazon Over Anti-Competitive Practices That Violate State Laws

The state has accused the giant of bending the market by pushing sellers to maintain higher prices on products sold on other websites.

CA Becomes 1st To Adopt This Controversial Social Media Law

Gov. Gavin Newsom just signed a first of its kind policy to target hate speech and disturbing content on social media platforms.

California To Give $2,500 Training Grant To Workers Who Lost Jobs During Pandemic

A one-time program worth $500 million has opened up from its pilot program to support displaced workers who want to acquire new job skills.

Rap Lyrics On Trial: Bill Would Limit Prosecutors' Use Of Words And Music As Evidence

A bill before Gov. Gavin Newsom would force prosecutors to seek a judge’s approval to introduce rap lyrics to a jury.

Newsom Launches Service To Connect Women With Abortion Care In CA

In response to a recent rollback of abortion services in some states, CA has continued to double down on increasing access to services.

Teachers And Students Both Learned From This Intensive Summer English Class

More than 100 students in Lodi Unified School District spent part of the summer running relays and braiding jump-ropes from plastic bags.

Opportunity Begins In Kindergarten In Los Angeles Unified

Los Angeles has been grappling with two epidemics over the past several years: COVID-19, and the exodus of students from public education.

Free Online Tutoring Made Available To All CA Students

The free 24/7 online tutoring program arrives as reports reveal the COVID-19 pandemic's staggering toll on K-12 and college students.

CA Bill Would Force Pay-Scale Disclosure For All Employees

When searching for a job in California, it can be a challenge to find out how much an employer will pay. A new bill could change that.

CaliforniaCompost.net Portal Helps Jurisdictions Comply with SB 1383

Agromin’s CaliforniaCompost.net's new portal helps California jurisdictions comply with SB 1383 procurement requirements.

Problems Plague CA School District Data System, Putting Funding At Risk

California’s education department updated its statewide data system in the spring but the rollout resulted in thousands of errors.

Make California A National Beacon For Reproductive Health Care Access

The governor must sign legislation to expand access and safeguard protections for sexual and reproductive health care here in California.

California Fires Scorch Tens Of Thousands Of Acres Amid Heat Wave

On top of a historic heatwave, firefighters are battling several wildfires that have scorched thousands of acres and forced evacuations.

California's Leading Lawmakers Promise Student Loan Forgiveness Will Not Be Taxed

Lawmakers promised to take “immediate action” if the relief is not already exempt under state law.

Arizona Congressman Urges California To Cut Its Colorado River System Water Use

A U.S. Congressman has a request for California Gov. Gavin Newsom: reduce the state's use of water from the Colorado River.

California Sheriff: Fentanyl Pouring In Through Southern Border One Of Nation's 'Biggest Issues'

Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux says victims of drug trafficking are dying every day in California.

Fresno Unified Invests In Partnerships With HBCUs

A first-of-its-kind dual enrollment program in California's third-largest district will guarantee admission to a historically Black college.

California Is Failing To Educate Students On Climate Change

These days I read about teaching reading and math, as it should be. But there is little to no debate on teaching environmental science.

Plumas Unified Suspends Assistant Principal/Athletic Director To Probe 'Potential Misconduct'

The Plumas Unified School District suspended Quincy Junior-Senior High School's assistant principal and athletic director, Jason Hawkins.

107 CA Schools Ranked Among U.S. News’ 2022-2023 Best Colleges

There were a few surprises among the California colleges and universities that topped national lists. See UC-Riverside and CSU-Long Beach.

Petros Chrysafis Shows Californians How to Avoid Wildlife Conflict

All communities would benefit from their own Petros C.

Video Shows CA Educator Pushing Special Needs Student: Report

A former principal of a California school is facing charges of cruelty after video footage showed him pushing a student to the ground.

Skilled Labor Will Be Essential For A Greener California

Hydrogen is poised to be significant to our CA's energy future and in the lives of today’s and the next generation of union energy worker.

5 New CA Laws You Need To Know About: Heat Protections; Climate Change

Following a historic heat wave, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a cluster of new laws designed to confront rising climates and extreme weather.

California Power Grid Operator Says 'Miscommunication' Caused Unnecessary Blackouts

“We did not need, nor was it our intention to signal the need for rotating outages,” President and CEO of CAISO Elliot Mainzer said.

SoCal Lifeguards Petition Supreme Court Over Union Membership Rule

The lifeguards claim that the union’s requirement forced them to remain union members and pay dues “against their will.”

Optometrists Call On Newsom To Sign Bill To Expand Eye Care

It would allow qualified optometrists to perform certain advanced procedures, which supporters say will improve access to eye care for all.

Referendum Challenging Fast Food Bill Could Go Before Voters In 2024

It would create a state council to set standards for the fast-food industry, representing an attempt by opponents to overturn the measure.

Amid Community Pressure, County Blocks McFarland's Plan To Convert Library Into A Police Station

Hearing the protests of its youngest readers, Kern County blocked McFarland city leaders' plan to convert the library to a police station.

14 CA Homes With Pools

Following a brutal heatwave, a backyard pool may have moved up the list of "must have" features for many California homebuyers.

Oath Keepers’ Leaked Membership Roster Shows 3,077 CA Members

The group recruited CA elected officials, first responders and more community figures to participate in the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection.

California Must Prioritize Science Education To Stay Competitive

Living through a global pandemic while facing the consequences of climate change has underscored the need for science literacy.

Former CSU Baseball Coach Sexually And Racially Harassed Players And Staff, Investigation Finds

He called it "Storytime." But the report indicates said stories were sexually explicit.

Free Webinar: “Handling Disabilities Without Disabling Your Workplace”

The LightGabler webinar is Wednesday, September 28 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Free College 2.0: To Lure Students, Community Colleges Add New Perks

Some community colleges, facing declining enrollment, are waiving fees for more students than ever, and adding on perks like free textbooks.

Unanswered Cries: Why California Faces A Shortage Of Mental Health Workers

With demand rising for mental health care, and providers in short supply, experts explain how CA got here – and where we may be headed.

CA Turns To Natural Gas To Avoid Outages During Record Heat Wave

Record temperatures have strained the state power grid, forcing officials to activate natural gas resources to produce more electricity.

California Grid Operator Says It's Avoided Ordering Rolling Outages Despite Record Demand

Californians were urged to conserve electricity between the hours of 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tuesday to reduce stress on the state’s power grid.