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Aspiring Bilingual Teachers Gain New Perspectives by Crossing the Border

02/04/2024

San Diego State’s Dual Language & English Learner Education department requires students in the credential program to visit schools in Tijuana.

A Guide to the City of Woodland’s Measure M

02/04/2024

There is no shortage of information or opinions when it comes to Measure M, but what does a “Yes” or “No” vote mean, and what do you as a voter need to know about it?

The 2024 State of West Sacramento

02/04/2024

West Sacramento Mayor Martha Guerrero, now in the fourth year of her second term, writes that she wants a third term “to further the dreams for the city that spurred my initial desire to run for office.”

Vanguard Offers Local Elections Digest

02/03/2024

The Vanguard will keep readers updated throughout the season on the latest news and announcements. 

Bill Making PG&E Fire Victims Trust Settlements Nontaxable Passes House

02/02/2024

Congressman Mike Thompson's fire victims trust bill passed the House Wednesday as part of the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024.

Third Space Art Collective Aims to Make Creation Accessible

02/02/2024

Board members discuss the evolution and purpose of the Davis-based organization.

How Many People Die Each Year in Jails and Prisons? No One Knows

02/02/2024

As Jay D. Aronson and Dr. Roger A. Mitchell explore in their book “Death in Custody,” that lack of data is a national problem.

Former CSU Professor Admits to Setting Blazes Near Dixie Fire in 2021

02/02/2024

The ex-professor pleaded guilty to multiple arson charges in court.

As Climate Hazards Converge, More Californians Are Living in Harm’s Way

02/02/2024

When wildfire smoke and extreme heat combine, they create “a synergistic effect” or an “additional burden” on people’s health, researchers say.

Measure N Campaign Underway in Davis Ahead of Upcoming Election

02/01/2024

The election, scheduled for March 5, will have Davis voters deciding on whether to support continued funding for local public schools.

City of Davis Begins Transition to Ban Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

02/01/2024

During the Davis City Council meeting, the council approved a motion to create a progression plan that will eventually ban gas-powered leaf blowers and small off-road engines.

Nonpartisan Yolo County Election Information Resource a Click Away

02/01/2024

VOTE411, a leading digital platform dedicated to election information, offers voters in California a streamlined and intuitive way to research candidates, understand ballot measures, and prepare to vote confidently.

New ‘Toothless’ Walrus Discovered Along California Coast

02/01/2024

An extinct species of walrus was unearthed in Santa Cruz County, evoking a time when California was teeming with odd creatures that feel closer to fantasy than reality, researchers said.

Possibility of Wildlife-to-Human Crossover Heightens Concern About Chronic Wasting Disease

02/01/2024

Each fall, millions of hunters across North America bag deer. Over the winter, people chow down on the venison steaks, sausage, and burgers made from the animals.

James Dean Made His Last Stop at This Lonely Gas Station

02/01/2024

James Dean’s last stop before he died in a car crash was at Blackwell’s Corner, a gas station in rural Kern County. His memory isn’t the draw it once was.

‘Just the Beginning’: California Reparations Backers Applaud Bills, Even Without Big Cash Payouts

01/31/2024

Lawmakers introduced a package of bills designed to tackle some forms of reparations. The measures may face budget constraints and opposition.

California Lawmakers Unveiled 14 Reparations Bills. None Call for Cash Payments

01/31/2024

The California Legislative Black Caucus released a list of 14 bills as a first set of reparations for the descendants of African Americans who were enslaved.

Back From COP28, California Climate Leaders Talk Health Impacts of Warming

01/31/2024

As Californians increasingly feel the health effects of climate change, state leaders are adopting sweeping policies they hope will fend off the worst impacts.

CSU Plans to Expand Student Grants to Cover Full Tuition and Living Expenses

01/31/2024

The financial aid expansion is aimed at making good on a pledge last fall when trustees approve a tuition hike.

Voters Guide to the 2024 California Primary Election

01/31/2024

Here is your guide to the 2024 California primary election.

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