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Why Mountain Meadows Should Be a Priority for California’s New Climate Bond

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Gavin Newsom Faces National Spotlight: 2024 Year in Review

Newsom got involved in national politics during the presidential election and has decisions to make with a second Trump administration imminent.

Get Up to Speed Fast on These New California Laws Taking Effect in 2025

Here are some of the most noteworthy 2025 laws that go into effect on Jan. 1.

2024 Year in Review: How Did California Pay for Everything?

The California state budget has been a rollercoaster over the past few years. Big deficits generally mean cutting plans and programs.

Most Medical Debt Can No Longer Hurt Your Credit Score Under New California Law

A new state law will keep medical debt off your credit report, sparing a hit to your all-important credit score. This is a big deal for California where millions struggle with unpaid medical bills. It takes effect Jan. 1, 2025.

Legislature Gets Used to Special Sessions: 2024 California Year in Review

The California Legislature butted heads with Gov. Gavin Newsom and grappled with a budget deficit in 2024.

California's Landmark Burger Stands Face a Fragile Future

As fast food companies expand and costs rise, we check in on the iconic businesses.

Healthcare Is Newsom's Biggest Unfinished Project. Trump Complicates the Task

As Gov. Gavin Newsom enters the second half of his final term, healthcare emerges as his most ambitious but glaringly incomplete initiative for Californians.

George McKenna and Jackie Goldberg, Lions of LAUSD, Retire After Fiery Careers

McKenna achieved fame as high school principal, but worked tirelessly long after. Despite her sometimes polarizing persona, Goldberg became a pragmatic, effective policy-maker.

Before Scopes, Clarence Darrow Fought Another Battle. He Was Accused of Bribing a Jury

The anticipated Trial of the Century never happened. It was Darrow himself who went on trial. The accusation: bribery.

Opinion: California Ruled With Great Jobs and Boom Times. What Happened?

California's economic strengths are undermined by its weaknesses in manufacturing and private sector, high-wage job growth. And Democrats aren't helping.

Case of Trans Woman Found Dead in Hollywood Leaves Family Seeking Answers

Emily Garcia and another person were found dead in a truck. Police say the evidence suggests an overdose, but her family has doubts and the case remains open.

Bill Would Make Schools Safe Zones to Spare Silicon Valley Students From Deportation

CALIFORNIA LAWMAKERS WANT to protect students and their families from deportation amid threats from the incoming federal administration.State Superintendent Tony Thurmond is sponsoring a bill from state Sen. Lena Gonzalez to protect immigrant families from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement …

EdSource’s Best of 2024: Our Favorite Education Beat Podcast Episodes

Listen to 10 of our favorite podcast episodes from 2024, highlighting stories about everything from puppets to cell phone bans.

San Jose City Council OKs Zoning Changes Allowing Housing Dev’t in Business Districts

The dynamic in three San Jose neighborhoods is about to shift, with a greater focus on residential development.The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to change the neighborhood business districts of Japantown, Willow Glen and 13th Street to allow for new …

Coast Guard Calls Off Search for Two Boaters Missing Off Palos Verdes

Authorities suspended the search for two fishermen who disappeared near San Pedro.

Mass, Carols and Ramen Mark Christmas Day in L.A. County Jail

About 200 men, some from the neighboring Twin Towers lockup, attended this year's Christmas Mass at Men's Central Jail in downtown L.A., celebrated by Archbishop José Gomez.

Critical Decisions Lie Ahead for New Leaders at West Contra Costa Unified School District

IN A RITUAL similar to ones happening in school districts across California, two new board members in the West Contra Costa Unified School District along with a reelected incumbent were sworn in at the board’s final meeting of the year …

Car Crashes Into Golden Gate Bridge Toll Booth on Christmas Day

Traffic into San Francisco was backed up because of the one-car incident.

After a Christmas Lull, Towering Waves Will Wallop California Coast Again

Powerful waves are expected to batter California again following a flurry of earlier storms that destroyed a portion of a historic pier.

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