Santa Clara County Statewide Articles


How CA Ban on Bilingual Education Still Hurts Schools

Students, some of whom speak languages other than Spanish or English at home, at Washington Elementary School in Madera on Oct. 29, 2024. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local

Will Trump Move to Prosecute Incoming California Sen. Schiff for Investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot?

'Honestly, they should go to jail,' Trump said of elected officials who led the investigation in a Sunday interview with NBC's 'Meet the Press.'

California Banned Bilingual Education for Almost 20 Years. It Still Hasn’t Recovered

The nation’s most linguistically diverse state has a tortured history with bilingual education in public schools. The Education Department can’t — and the Legislature won’t — do what it takes to repair the damage.

California Brought Back Bilingual Education. 3 Reasons Why So Few Schools Offer It

California has banned bilingual education on and off since the 1800s. The state is now 8 years into allowing it again but still hasn’t managed to get all that many kids into good programs.

California Prohibió La Educación Bilingüe Durante Casi 20 Años Y Aún No Se Ha Recuperado Del Daño

En 1953, Bárbara Flores entró al kínder en la Escuela Primaria Washington en Madera, California, una pequeña ciudad en el Valle Central rodeada de campos agrícolas. Su madre y su abuela le habían dicho que iba "a aprender mucho” y …

Image caption: Founded as a business organization in 1915, the Kiwanis Club now serves millions of children worldwide.
Doing Good: Kiwanis International

Founded as a business organization in 1915, the Kiwanis Club now serves millions of children worldwide.

Unexpected Visits Are Turning Orange County Into a Humpback Whale Hangout

For the last two months, Orange County waters have served as Southern California's own humpback hangout. The whales have been following massive schools of anchovies, a typical food source. They first appeared on Sept. 25.

'You Don't Know What's Next.' International Students Scramble Ahead of Trump Inauguration

USC is among several colleges that have issued advisories to international students ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's Jan. 20 inauguration, telling them to return to campus before he takes office.

Fertilized Soil May Be a Major Source of Smog Near Salton Sea, Researchers Say

A new study finds fertilized soil is a major driver of smog-forming pollution near the Salton Sea.

SoCal Fire Warning at Acute Level: 'Particularly Dangerous Situation.' Here's What It Means

The National Weather Service office issued a rare 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' red flag warning for the coming days in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

A California Labor Union Helped Oust a Democrat From the State Capitol. His Replacement Wants to Curb Union Power.

Democratic state Sen. Josh Newman lost reelection to the state Senate as a labor union spent big to oppose him and helped Republican Steven Choi win.

Resources Are Expanding for Older Adults on Their Own

Jeff Kromrey, 69, will sit down with his daughter the next time she visits and show her how to access his online accounts if he has an unexpected health crisis.

Resources Are Expanding for Older Adults on Their Own

Jeff Kromrey, 69, will sit down with his daughter the next time she visits and show her how to access his online accounts if he has an unexpected health crisis.

California Official Comes Out of Retirement to Lead Troubled Mental Health Commission

Veteran California public servant Will Lightbourne has stepped in as interim executive director of the state's mental health commission after its previous executive director resigned following conflict of interest allegations.

Joining the Fast Lane: Sonoma County to Offer Free Internet Service for Low-Income Families

Sonoma County will provide free internet service for a year to 556 low-income households, supervisors decided last week.The program will use up to $200,000 in federal COVID-19 stimulus funds to pay for Comcast home internet subscriptions through the Sonoma County …

How Universities Are Helping Student-Athletes Have a ‘Typical’ College Experience

Athletes at California colleges have to balance full-time sports commitments with all the academic responsibilities of the average student.

Jay-Z Denies Anonymous Court Accusation That He Raped Girl in 2000

Hip-hop megastar Jay-Z has denied accusations in a lawsuit that he and Sean "Diddy" Combs raped a 13-year-old girl more than two decades ago.

San Jose Follows State’s Lead on Tougher Gun Laws; Critics Say Policy Unfairly Taxes Owners

SAN JOSE LEADERS are tightening local gun buying laws to pair with California firearms regulations and through recommendations from the city’s watchdog group.A 10-day waiting period for buying handguns in San Jose will extend to all firearms, and residents under …

Red Flag Warnings Set to Take Effect Throughout Southern California, Beginning Monday

The National Weather Service issued warnings of critical wildfire weather in portions of Los Angeles and Ventura counties as well as the Inland Empire and San Bernardino Mountains.

'Morbid Tourism' Comes for Jonestown Massacre Site

The site of one of the 20th century’s most infamous mass murders may soon become a tourist attraction.

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