As Enrollments Decline, State Leaders Should Help Districts Mitigate School Closure Pressures

New enrollment numbers in California point to an uncomfortable truth: California may have too many schools for its student population.

The Magic Of Story Time: Why Is Reading Aloud To Kids So Important?

As a teacher in San Jose Unified, Seena Hawley made a point of reading aloud to her fourth and fifth graders every day.

Newsom, On Red State Tour, Decries Conservative Education Push

Addressing students, Gov. Gavin Newsom accused Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis of passing off weakness as strength by bullying vulnerable groups.

A Tale Of Two Cities: California's Housing Battle

Two coastal California cities, one northern and one southern, have taken widely differing approaches to affordable housing requirements.

California Firearms Cops Seized 1,400 Guns, 280,000 Rounds Of Ammo Last Year

California became the first state in the country to establish a tracking system for firearm owners who end up in a prohibited status.

San Jose Fire Captain Made $482k Thanks To Spike In Overtime

That fire captain made $482,051 in 2022, one of five city employees to make $400,000 or more that year.

Californians With Developmental Disabilities Need Better Service Says Commission

Their report on California’s Developmental Disabilities Systems suggested more standardization, better oversight, reduce racial disparities.

President Biden Declares California A Major Disaster Area

The declaration comes as ongoing rain and extensive damage continues in the state that saw 47 counties in a “storm state of emergency.”

These CA Billionaires Made Forbes New 'Richest In 2023' List

See how California's richest people stack up amongst the people on the 2023 Forbes World's Billionaires list.

Does California's Landmark School Funding Formula Need 10th Year Makeover?

Two legal advocacy groups under the state's education funding formula are calling for significant changes which they say are vital.

In Calif., The Clock Is Ticking On Community Schools

Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state Legislature placed an unprecedented 4.1 billion dollar bet on Community Schools last year.

California Signs Two New Gaming Compacts With Native American Tribes

The compacts allow the two groups to operate up to two gaming facilities each on eligible Indian lands for Nevada-style games.

Preliminary Data: Nearly 245,000 Apprehensions, Gotaways At Southwest Border In March

“Gotaways” are those known and reported to illegally enter the U.S. primarily between ports of entry, evade capture and don’t return to MX.

Illegal Border Activity Intensifies In California

"So far this fiscal year, California CBP agents have seized enough lethal doses of narcotics to kill over 15 million people," per data.

California's New ACT - A Push For Clean Running Heavy Duty Trucks

The ACT rule will set new minimum limits for zero-emission truck sales, with increasing ZEV manufacturing standards starting from 2024-2035.

California Attorney General Joins Lawsuit To Stop Proposed JetBlue-Spirit Merger

The lawsuit says the proposed merger violates the Clayton Act because it could reduce competition.

Changes To College Student Eligibility For CalFresh | Quick Guide

June 10, California's food benefits program is ending two temporary rules that allowed a greater number of college students to qualify.

California Astronaut To Pilot NASA's Artemis II Moon Mission

An accomplished California astronaut will fly NASA's first manned lunar mission in 50 years. Here's what to know.

We Must Act With Urgency To Stop The Spread Of RSV

As a board member of the Los Angeles Unified School District and a mother, it's my priority and responsibility to advocate for safety.

California Issues $150 Million In Grants To Train Behavioral Health Providers

The California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) will issue the grants to reinforce California’s healthcare workforce.

Homes For The Unsheltered On The Horizon With $736 Million In Funding

Californians experiencing homelessness can expect more options for housing in the near future.

LA Man's Grubhub Lawsuit Could Determine If App-Based Workers Are Employees

LA man was recently awarded a $65.11 win in a federal lawsuit. However, the lawsuit could have a greater impact than financial compensation.

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Firefighters Help Newborn Goats | Rainbow Over Fremont: CA In Photos

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

We Must Protect Our Children From Another Respiratory Virus

As a board member of the Los Angeles Unified School District, and a mother, it's my priority and responsibility to advocate for safety.

Collaboration Is At Center Of Keeping Students In School After Juvenile Detention

Each morning begins this way for Tate: She reviews a list of Oakland students at the facility who have been booked, released, or scheduled.

Voters To Decide On Abortion Amendment In 2024

Maryland General Assembly lawmakers voted to pass constitutional amendment that would enshrine reproductive rights in state’s Constitution.

Court Sanctions Google For Destruction Of 'Chat' Communications After Lawsuit

The sanctions include monetary costs for coverage of plaintiffs' reasonable attorneys' fees and costs in bringing the motion to sanction ...

Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Flour Sickens Californian: CDC

Public health authorities are working to identify a specific brand of flour linked to the outbreak and believe more people may be ill.

13 Bills On CA Business Kill List

Among the California Chamber of Commerce's bills tagged as “job killers,” are an increase in sick days and a $25 minimum wage in healthcare.

CA Produces 26% Of US Solar Power

That's 10% more than the next closest state.

8 CA Bathrooms With Ocean Views, Tub-Side Fireplace, More Amenities

Imagine soaking in the tub while gazing at the ocean or into a crackling fire? Or a shower larger than many suburban bathrooms?

CA Shatters Snowpack Record, Bolstered By Latest Storms

It's officially California's snowiest season in recorded history, in terms of water content, breaking a record set in the early 1980s.

Social Media Has Some Significant Upsides For Teenage Girls, Survey Finds

Researchers, legislators, therapists and concerned parents for years have been voicing alarm about the effects of social media on teenagers.

UC's New Plan To Simplify Transferring Could Have Opposite Impact, Critics Say

Responding to pressure to simplify the transfer process, the University of California is proposing a new pathway.

San Jose Police Union Executive Charged With Importing Illegal Fentanyl

U.S. Attorney Office filed a federal criminal complaint charging Joanne Marian Segovia with attempting to import illegal drug importation.

Newsom Requests 'Major Disaster' Declaration As California Is Trampled By Storms

Newsom requested a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration through the Regional Administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

California Attorney General's Letter Asks Feds To Ensure Access To Asylum

It asks “to continue to explore common sense solutions to both protect access to asylum and ensure a more efficient and orderly process.”

Newsom Declares Victory Over Big Oil As He Signs New Legislation

“With this legislation, we’re ending the oil industry’s days of operating in the shadows. California took on Big Oil and won.”

12 CA Restaurants And Chefs Are James Beard Awards Nominees

From sushi to French-inspired fare, the Golden State's breadth of culinary gems is well-represented among nominees for "the Oscars of food."