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Huntington Beach Reaffirms Constitutional Rights After Feud Among Election Rivals

Council members passed a resolution saying the city supports the First and Second Amendments. The liberal minority walked ...

Southern California June 6, 2024

California Lawmakers Debate Teleconference Versus In-Person Meetings for Student Governing Bodies

To skirt the Brown Act, which requires open meetings, an Assembly bill would allow community college boards to ...

California June 6, 2024

California’s K–12 Enrollment Is Down, but Transitional Kindergarten Is Growing Like a Weed

The increase in transitional kindergarten has left many districts unable to meet class size and teacher-student ratio requirements.

California June 4, 2024

California Bill to Require Interior Locks on School Doors Advances to Senate

Currently, interior locks must be installed only during renovations or repairs. The author hopes to ensure safety amid ...

California May 31, 2024

California Bill Would Recognize Colleges and Universities Enrolling Black Students

The measure would set enrollment and curriculum requirements for earning a 'Black-Serving Institution' designation.

California May 30, 2024

Pomona to Launch Guaranteed Income Program for Parents of Kids Under 4

The program, which starts June 17, will pay $500 per month for up to 18 months for 250 ...

Southern California May 30, 2024

Cal State System Faces $500 Million Budget Gap Under Newsom’s New Plan

California State University is facing a budget gap of $500 million for the upcoming 2024-25 fiscal year, officials ...

California May 30, 2024

California Teachers’ Union, Gov. Newsom Reach Deal on School Funding

With the state facing a $45 billion deficit, the agreement 'is a smart and balanced policy solution,' the ...

California May 29, 2024

California Assembly Advances Bill Raising Penalty for Sexual Predators Who Record Minors

A California bill aiming to protect children from sexual predators recently passed the state Assembly floor. State Assembly ...

California May 24, 2024

Kids Book Sparks Dispute Between Huntington Beach Official and Political Rival

City Councilman Dan Kalmick claims his opponent defamed him and implied he engaged in unlawful acts with children.

Southern California May 23, 2024

Pro-Palestinian Protesters Smash Windows, Spray Paint in UC President’s Office

A spokesperson confirmed that the building was “recently subjected to graffiti and other damage.”

Northern California May 22, 2024

UCLA Campus Police Chief Reassigned After His Handling of Pro-Palestinian Protests

In response to criticism, the university has created a position of chief safety officer to oversee campus security.

Southern California May 22, 2024

California Announces $1.3 Billion Investment in Community Schools

California’s Education Board approved $1.3 billion for its public school districts to expand and support community schools, Supt. ...

California May 21, 2024

California’s Budget Cuts and Declining Births Pose Funding Challenge for Higher Education

With the state's fertility rate at a new low, colleges 'are entering an era of fiscal uncertainty,' a ...

California May 21, 2024

Anaheim Union High School District Cancels Mass Layoffs

In March, the district sent out 226 layoff notices to staff—including 119 to teachers—saying such was necessary due ...

Southern California May 20, 2024

California Bill to Ban Minors From Viewing Pornography Unanimously Passes State Assembly

The legislation would also ban such websites from retaining the personal information of users.

California May 19, 2024

University of California Faces $125 Million in Cuts Amid State Budget Deficit

The state is wrestling with an estimated $28 billion budget deficit for the fiscal year starting July 1.

California May 18, 2024

LA County to Use Public Funds to Aid Defense of Pro-Palestinian Protestors Arrested at UCLA

One supervisor voted against the motion, questioning the move saying public defenders are already available to defendants unable ...

Southern California May 17, 2024

Rebecca Grossman Seeks New Murder Trial to Overturn Her Conviction

The LA philanthropist was convicted in the 2020 deaths of two boys who were hit by the car ...

Southern California May 15, 2024

Orange County Education Chief Stepping Down to Battle Cancer

Superintendent Al Mijares will retire June 30. Ramon Miramontes, who has been filling in since August, will serve ...

Southern California May 15, 2024

California School District Bans Cell Phone Use for Middle Schoolers

A state bill currently being considered by state lawmakers would require school boards in California to limit or ...

Northern California May 14, 2024

California School Board Votes Against Hiring Law Firm to Represent It If Sued by State Over Parent Notification

In April, the board—defying a state order—voted to continue notifying parents when their child wishes to identify as transgender.

Southern California May 14, 2024

Huntington Beach Rejects Letting Voters Decide on Outsourcing City Libraries

The debate over turning library management over to outsiders stems from disputes over children's section books that some ...

Southern California May 13, 2024

Sacramento State University Changes Investment Policy in Response to Pro-Palestinian Protests

The university also clarified that it currently does not have any direct investments in companies that profit from ...

Northern California May 11, 2024

Orange Unified Board Appoints 2 New Members After Recall

Sara Pelly and Stephen Glass will hold office until the next regularly scheduled election for their seats occurs ...

Southern California May 10, 2024

Nearly Half of Californians Think K-12 Education Has Worsened, Poll Finds

Most said children in their local public schools fell behind academically during the COVID-19 pandemic.

California May 10, 2024

Newsom Proclaims May as Jewish American Heritage Month in California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared May as the first “Jewish American Heritage Month” in the state May 5, ...

California May 7, 2024