Fifty Years After He Was Assassinated, Why Marcus Foster Is More Relevant Than Ever

Marcus Foster, the revered superintendent of Oakland Unified in the early 1970s, has been a role model for generations of educators.

Biden Administration Follows California's Lead On Electric Vehicles

“This is a great day for America as our country, under the leadership of President Biden, charts a new course for a zero emissions future.”

Huntington Beach Faces Updated Suit By Attorney General Bonta On Housing

The city of Huntington Beach is facing a lawsuit which aims to hold the city accountable for violating California's Housing Element Law.

One In Five California Hospitals At Risk Of Closing, Report Says

"California hospitals are losing money and are in danger of closing," according to a new report.

LA County's Two Juvenile Halls Must Comply Or Face Sanctions: Rob Bonta

LA County is out of compliance with terms requiring county to provide a dozen objectives for conditions of confinement at 2 juvenile halls.

California's Economic Prospects Are Bleak, New Report Says

"California has a better-than-average state economy, but its prospects are bleak," according to Rich States, Poor States new report.

Unidentified Suspect Threatens California Capitol

Senate and assembly members were redirected to alternate means of meeting for the business of the day. Staff of legislature worked remotely.

Op-Ed: California's Clean Energy Policies. Cautionary Tale For States Like Ohio, Michigan

Before supply-chain woes and federal stimulus goosed inflation, California's cost of living already ranked second highest in the nation.

CA Approved $300 Million In State-Backed Home Loans. Who Got The Money?

California Democrats carved out the Dream for All money to help first-time buyers. The funds ran out after just 11 days.

12 CA Homes With ADUs For Sale

Call them ADUs, guest houses, casitas or granny flats — these little dwellings make a perfect home for extended family or provide extra cash

Q&A: What Research Says On Teaching English Learners To Read

Low statewide reading scores have sparked many advocates to call for California to adopt a so-called structured literacy curriculum.

How Our Schools Can Address California's Youth Mental Health Crisis — Now

Those of us who work in schools don't need statistics to tell us that our children are in crisis; the research corroborates experiences.

CA Tobacco Sales Phaseout Withers Without Support From Advocates

A bill to phase out all tobacco sales in California has been shelved, and anti-tobacco groups won't say why they didn't offer support.

$142M Owed To CA Taxpayers: ‘Time Running Out’ To Claim, IRS Says

Nationwide, the IRS says taxpayers are sitting on $1.5 billion in refunds from the 2019 tax season — but the clock is ticking to claim them.

Why California Schools Shouldn't Keep Secrets From Parents

California has been on a dangerous crusade to erode parental rights, misinterpreting state law.

What Parents Should Know About Transitional Kindergarten In Calif.

Declining school enrollment seems to be a fact of life in California's TK-12 system. There are few bright spots in the picture.

Newsom Stockpiles 2 Million Abortion Pills Following A Texas Court Decision

Last week, U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk granted a motion to “stay” in a case questioning the FDA's approval of Mifepristone.

Report: Biden's Energy Plan Costs Jobs, Ratepayers

The Buckeye Institute, an Ohio-based policy group, examined what it called Biden's idea to revive the Clean Power Plan.

CA Snakes To Know On Your Walks, Jogs And Hikes

California is home to at least 40 species of snakes, but only a handful are dangerous to humans. Here's what to watch out for.

Schools Should Partner With Family Farms To Provide Nutrition And Education

California residents know winter brings bright-flavored citrus fruits. These fruit trees have been part of S. California for some time.

Battles Over Taxing The Rich Abound In Liberal California

Some tax proposals succeed but many do not, and even those that make it into law are often challenged in the courts.

California Attorney General Bonta Joins Case Against Oil Companies' Climate Claims

“Big Oil has relied on deceptive tactics to mislead consumers about the harms of fossil fuel use,” said Attorney General Bonta.

Truckers Fear Illinois Regulators Will Adopt California Regulations

Don Schaefer, executive V.P. of the Mid-West Truckers Association, told The Center Square that regulators see truckers as easy pickings.

Governors Newsom, Kotek, Lujan Grisham Slam Chemical Abortion Restriction Ruling

The three governors from the western part of the United States issued statements condemning the ruling.

Let's Move Past The Acrimony And Create A Mathematics Framework That Works For All Students

My name is Jo Boaler. I am a mathematics education professor at Stanford University. I was one of five authors.

Advocates Push Los Angeles Unified To Better Support Its Black Student Achievement Plan

Growing up, Lindsey Weatherspoon was used to attending largely Black elementary and middle schools.

Abortion Pills Stockpiled In CA As Federal Battle Looms

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that California secured a large stockpile of an alternate abortion pill in the wake of a Texas ruling.

Illegal Cigarette Shipments Seized

Connecticut and other states have seized shipments of illegal cigarettes from China and other countries under a settlement with the USPS.

Sharp Decline In Violence At CA Schools, UCLA Study Finds

The study's findings challenge the perception that California schools are less safe now than they ever were, researchers said.

These 10 CA Counties Are 'The Best' To Live In: New Rankings

Niche ranked the best counties to live in across California, including factors like crime and public schools. See if yours is on the list:

A Failure To Communicate: California Government Cuts Back Press Access

Besides laws governing open meetings and public records, California does not have standards for appropriate public communications.

Newsom Requests Federal Fishery Disaster Declaration For California

parts of Southern Oregon has led the Pacific Fishery Management Council to recommend full closure of the 2023 ocean salmon season.

Disgorgement Bill Proposed To Compensate Victims Of Fraud

Maienschein has the support of Attorney General Rob Bonta who is sponsoring AB 1366.

Officer Cottontail? Bunny Joins CA Police Force. Fur Real.

The Yuba City Police Department announced the promotion of a rescued bunny to the rank of “wellness officer” just days before Easter Sunday.

An Inglewood Charter School Looks To Literacy To Build Success Among Its Black Students

Marques and Stacey Gunn have seen their 6th grader daughter Brooklyn's love for reading flourish since joining Wilder's Preparatory Academy.

California Attorney General Reaches Into West Virginia For Say In Trans Athletics

“Preventing transgender elementary kids from living regular lives through legislative action is absurd and dangerous,” said AG Bonta.

EPA Sends California $391 Million For Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades

The fund received a $6 billion boost because of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed in 2021.

Eleven New Regions Designated 'Prohousing' Communities By Governor Newsom

Designation allows local governments to apply for new grant funding and priority processing or funding points when applying for funding.

New Bill Promises To Bring Accountability To Services For Developmentally Disabled

(The Center Square) - Disability Voices United (DVU) is co-sponsoring Assembly Bill 1147- Disability Equity and Accountability Act of 2023.

Cool Pools As Sun And Heat Return To CA

After a soggy winter, home buyers can elevate pools on their wish lists. Here are 13 choices. How about a swim-up bar or poolside fire pit?