To Solve Our Mental Health Crisis, Give More Children Equal Access To Play

Learning loss, disengagement, anxiety, and depression are soaring among young people, and schools need a radical rethink to address these.

CA Man Wins $20 Million From Scratcher Ticket; Largest In History

A man in California just scored the luckiest scratcher ticket in CA Lottery history: "I'm sure it will hit me that I'm a millionaire."

$10K In Student Loan Debt Canceled For Millions Of CA Borrowers

​California is home to 3,823,700 student borrowers that could benefit from Biden's plan.

CA To Ban Sale Of New Gas-Powered Cars By 2035

The sweeping ban, which will take hold in 2035, is likely to reshape the nation's largest auto market.

Converting Idle Commercial Land Would Ease CA's Housing And Climate Crises

Assembly Bill 2011 would streamline approvals to convert spaces into affordable and mixed-income housing.

CA Labor Unions Have A Week To Agree On Housing Bills. Can They Do It?

Some of the most powerful groups in the state are at an impasse regarding key housing legislation.

Missing CA Teen, Vehicle Pulled From Reservoir

Investigators confirmed they have found 16-year-old Kiely Rodni and her vehicle in a Northern California lake.

Joker 2, An Unnamed Netflix Movie, Among 18 Films Receiving Latest California Film Credit

The project is expected to receive $12.6 million in tax credits, according to the California Film Commission.

Newsom Vetoes Measure That Would Have Allowed Safe Drug Consumption Sites In Some Cities

Senate Bill 57 would have authorized Los Angeles, San Francisco and Oakland to operate overdose prevention programs until January 2028.

New California Law Clarifies Rules For Removing Disruptive Individuals From Public Meetings

Under the law, officials must warn the individual that their behavior is disruptive and could result in their removal.

Californians Are The Least Generous Tippers, Study Finds

Despite inflation, Californians are still consistently going out to eat. But a high cost of living may be affecting the average tip size.

CA's Street Vendor Bill Needs Some Adjustments

Permitted street vending is an integral part of CA culture, but it must be managed properly to ensure the health and safety of vendors.

CA Legislature Needs To Up Its Ante On State's Climate Goals

We can put clean energy to work fighting inflation, lowering household energy costs and creating good jobs.

Other States, Select California Districts Can Inform Our Comprehensive Approach To Literacy

California is making many investments to support literacy development; however, it is not yet clear how these add up comprehensively.

Frustration, After Bilingual Education Bill Dies In State Assembly

A bill that would have helped school districts open more dual-language immersion programs fizzled in the California State Assembly.

Op-Ed: California's Tax Collectors Continue To Reach Outside California

The pace at which taxpayers have continued to flee the state for greener pastures has only accelerated in recent years.

Body Pulled From Reservoir Believed To Be Missing Teen Kiely Rodni

The body was found inside Rodni's SUV, 14 feet below the surface of the reservoir.

California's Conservatorship Program Proposes Changes After Spears Saga And New Investigation

California Department of Developmental Services to improve system for individuals who are intellectually disabled and conserved by state.

California Employers Add 84,800 New Hires; Unemployment Rate Drops To 3.9%

“Californians are getting back to work with record low unemployment,” said Gov. Gavin Newsom in a prepared statement.

Friendly Fox | Artistic Alameda |Stunning Imperial Beach: CA In Photos

It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos.

Transparency Is Key To Pay Equity For CA Contract Workers

The bill is essential to ensuring that these workers are no longer a hidden part of CA's workforce.

COVID Hospitalizations Drop Again In LA County

The latest numbers come one day after the county reported 4,274 new cases and 13 additional COVID-related deaths.

Black Students Deserve Extra Funding; This Bill Would Provide It

"For 45 years I have worked in the Bay Area as an educator, counselor and project manager, an educator turned full-time advocate" -- author

What It Will Take To Ensure Literacy For All California Students

This is in question, as the pandemic has raised concerns about “learning loss” and widening achievement gaps.

UC And CSU Campuses Prepare To Offer Abortion Pills For Students By January

When Jessy Rosales was a 20-year-old student at UC Riverside, she had a second-trimester abortion.

California Taxpayers Could Subsidize Union Dues In Future Budget Years

In a line slipped into budget trailer legislation this year, the Legislature expressed interest in prioritizing funding for a tax credit ...

These CA Workers Were Impacted Most By The COVID-19 Pandemic: Study

Those who worked with the public were impacted disproportionately during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are the workers who suffered the most.

Newsom Announces Multi-Billion Plan To Address Youth Mental Health

The $4.7 billion plan aims to increase the state's behavioral health workforce by 40,000 professionals in the coming years.

California's Fast Food Bill Could Link Chains To Wage Theft And Other Workplace Violations

Restaurateurs say the bill could raise costs and prices and fundamentally change relationships with fast food chains.

CARE Court Plan Rightly Targets Newsom's Responsibilities On Homelessness

The attention surrounding Gov. Gavin Newsom's CARE Court proposal focuses on the decades-long debate over involuntary care.

5 CA Homes With Modern Design

Sleek, sophisticated, clean lines — a look at 5 California homes currently on the market.

Report: USC, UCLA Big Ten Move Poses 'Significant' Impact On Remaining Pac-12 Schools

Both UCLA and USC announced in June plans to join the Big Ten in 2024 once Pac-12's existing media agreement expires.

Newsom Lambasts Alabama Governor's Prison Plan

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey countered Newsom's accusation on Twitter, accusing residents of leaving California in "droves" and moving to Alabama.

Oktoberfest 2022: Guide To The Most Wunderbar In California

Raise a stein! It's oom-pah time.

Missing NorCal Pair Found Dead In Vehicle Weeks After Taking Day Trip

A man and a woman who disappeared earlier this month were found dead after attending a car show in Reno.

It's Time To End Scholarship Displacement

When Jason Vazquez began freshman year at the Univ. of Cal-Berkeley, scholarships were a crucial part of his college financial plan.

Healthier Options Are On The Menu, As California Begins Providing Free Meals For All Students

Egg-white breakfast wraps, vegetarian ramen, gumbo, glazed carrots, organic cheeseburgers; they're not just trendy restaurant offerings.

Frustration Spurs California Parents To Run For School Boards

Parents who have been outspoken in their criticism of local school districts are finding allies in others opposed to COVID restrictions.

Coast Guard Operation Halts Unsafe Passenger Vessels In Lake Tahoe

Coast Guard investigators boarded more than 60 boats verifying passenger safety, captain’s licenses, bareboat charter agreements and more.

Colorado River Water Cut Back — Except For California

Two other states – but not California – face cuts to Colorado River water in 2023 as the federal government escalates its drought response.