When K-12 Leaders Or Teachers Make Mistakes, Who Takes Note?

When teachers misinterpret test results, many wrong decisions may follow.

Documentary Film Asks: Do All Children Have "The Right To Read?"

As a child growing up in Brooklyn, Jenny Mackenzie struggled with reading until she was 14. She often felt ashamed, and learned to hide it.

Storms Allow Water Restrictions To Ease For Californians

California Governor Gavin Newsom rescinded several drought measures in state of emergency orders.

Newsom's 'Big Oil Accountability' Bill Would Cost $7 Million

Petroleum industry groups complain that the money would mostly come from fees on them.

Attorney General Bonta Files Emergency Motion To Keep Gun Restrictions In Place

“California’s common sense gun safety laws save lives, and the Unsafe Handgun Act (UHA) is no exception,” said Attorney General Rob Bonta.

California Senate Democrats Stick By Law That Allows Open Prostitution

Last month, in a sting operation called “Operation Better Pathways,” 16 human trafficking victims were identified including 8 children.

As Floods Endanger The San Joaquin Valley, Newsom Cuts Funding For Floodplains

The governor eliminated $40 million for restoring floodplains, halting projects that help protect vulnerable, disadvantaged communities

​New California Gas Price Law Another Defeat For Oil Industry

The new law lets regulators decide whether to penalize oil companies for making too much money from price spikes at the pump.

California Districts Vary Enormously In Reading Achievement, Report Finds

Some districts with substantial numbers of low-income Latino students vastly outperform others when it comes to reading and writing.

CA Sees Boost In Applications For College Financial Aid

California high school students applied for free federal and state financial aid for college, more this year than last year.

Avoiding College "Party Culture" Makes Me Feel Safe And Grounded

I tell people I've never attended a college party and receive mixed responses, especially when they know I'm in my third year at Cal Poly.

Los Angeles Unified, Service Workers Union Reach Tentative Contract Deal After Three-Day Strike

Bus drivers, special education assistants, custodians, and other essential workers could receive a significant pay bump, the report says.

California's Unemployment Rate Grows To 4.3% As Job Growth Slows

Employment grew in eight of California's 11 industry sectors in February, the same fraction as January.

CA Program To Fix Mobile Home Parks Approved 1 Application In 10 Years

A program to help mobile home park residents, with $33.5 million in the bank, got a huge revamp last year because nobody was using it.

Californians Are The Stingiest Tippers, Study Finds

Online payment platform Toast analyzed credit card and digital payments for restaurants in 50 states and 12 major metros.

Attorney General Bonta Blasts Kia And Hyundai For Car Theft Risks

Models of Kia and Hyundai vehicles became targets for car thieves following “The Kia Boyz Challenge.”

California Governor Wants Medi-Cal To Pay Rent For Homeless, Cost $100 Million

California Governor Gavin Newsom wants to use Medi-Cal funding for a new purpose: paying rent.

July Skiing? CA Resorts Extend Seasons Amid Historic Snow

With snow levels fast approaching all-time records, some ski resorts are expecting to stay open well into the summer.

Newsom's Oil Profit Penalty Passes First Test

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recently revised proposal to punish oil companies for high gas prices sailed through its first committee hearing.

California Workers Wait 800 Days, On Average, For Wage Theft Hearings

The 800-day wait is four times longer than is legal. The state has ordered an audit.

Prescription For Housing? California Wants Medicaid To Cover 6 Months Of Rent

CA's governor is tapping federal health care funding to cover rent for homeless people and those at risk of losing their housing.

California Eases Water Restrictions, But Drought Isn't Over

Newsom was careful not to declare the drought to be over, noting water shortages remain.

Purple Plateau | Friday Night Lights| St. Paddy's Parade: CA In Photos

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

Want To Connect With Students? Keep Up With The Latest Trends

It seems as though each week there is a new trend on social media to which teens are obsessed.

L.A. Unified Reopens After Three-Day Strike Brought The District To A Halt

Schools in Los Angeles Unified reopened Friday following a three-day strike that drew nationwide attention.

Amid California's Mounting Literacy Crisis, State Names New Literacy Directors

Amid California's mounting literacy crisis, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond named two statewide literacy directors.

California Considers Charging Google, Facebook A 'Journalism Usage Fee'

A bill would require media platforms to pay news publishers a “journalism usage fee” if they use local news content alongside advertising.

California Legislators Request Audit Of Billions In State Homeless Spending

California Senator Dave Cortese presented his request at a regular session of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, on March 22, 2023.

Berkeley Schools Allows Staff To Administer Drugs To Prevent Opioid Overdoses

The change to the school policy on administering of drugs was recommended at its March 8 meeting and approved unanimously.

California Announces New Actions For Storm Response And Recovery

California has endured its 12th atmospheric river since late December, and the state said it is taking swift action to respond.

California Senate Backs 'Price-Gouging' Bill As It Rejects Plan To Dump Fuel Tax

SBX1-1 proposed suspension of state’s fuel tax and fees for one year to immediately reduce gas prices by $1.00 but the bill died on arrival.

California Attorney General Takes Side Of Mexico Against American Gun Makers

The Mexican government is suing gun manufacturers, blaming them for gun violence in Mexico.

Double Trouble: Water And Workers In California's Imperial County

California’s Imperial Valley, which harvests two-thirds of the winter vegetables available across the U.S., faces double trouble.

Governor Newsom's 'State Of The State' Promises A 'California Dream'

In lieu of the usual live speech, Newsom went on a four-day tour of the state and sent a letter to the legislature on California's health.

Truckers Preview Next-Generation Electric Big Rigs At Port Of Stockton

Parked on the Port of Stockton grounds Thursday were two black and white Nikola zero-emission semi-trucks being shown to driver fleets.

Spring Into Gardening With These 7 CA Homes

If you are ready to be more self-sufficient, these homes for sale will fulfill your wish.

Talks Continue, As Los Angeles School Strike Enters Third And Final Day

Union and district leaders in Los Angeles Unified continued to negotiate without reaching an agreement, leaving schools closed Thursday.

CSU Faculty Salary Study Shows Wide Dissatisfaction, Despite Pay Being At National Averages

California State University faculty are paid salaries comparable to those at other similar universities across the country.

CA May Scale Down Its New Home Loan Program Designed To Assist First-Time Homebuyers

The California Housing Finance Agency is poised to launch a scaled-down version of its new shared equity home loan program on March 27.

5 Dead; 2 Tornadoes; 100 MPH Gusts: Bomb Cyclone Wreaks Havoc In CA

California is still feeling the impacts of this week's deadly and damaging weather, and next week's forecast sees more storms brewing.