Election
From Chino Valley School Board to Statewide Ballot: Sonja Shaw’s 2026 Bid
Chino Valley board president Sonja Shaw led California's June primary and will face Richard Barrera in the November superintendent race.
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Education
Why California schools are returning some of the $1 billion set aside for arts education
Students face fewer new arts and music classes as California schools return unspent Prop 28 funding amid teacher staffing shortages.
Politics
Whitmer credits Trump with securing F-15 mission for Michigan’s Selfridge base
Michigan's economy and jobs will get an $850 million boost as Selfridge Air National Guard Base secures a new fleet of F-15EX fighter jets.
Technology
MouthPad lets users control phones and computers with tongue and head movements
Augmental launches public U.S. sales of MouthPad, a $1,400 tongue-controlled mouthpiece designed to assist users with limited mobility.
Sports
Ironman 70.3 Brings Major Race Weekend to Redding
More than 1,500 athletes will race in Redding on Aug. 16, with road closures and delays expected across Shasta County.
Crime and Justice
What is known about the Martinez stabbing case involving Marcos Iriarte-Valdez
Marcos Eduardo Iriarte-Valdez has been charged with murder in Martinez, California, following the fatal stabbing of Todd Stewart.
Education
California health-habits bill heads to governor, with no new class required
Students could learn about sleep, nutrition, and screen time under a new bill heading to Gov. Newsom to update state health education standards.
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Environment
Big Bear bald eagle Jackie dies after more than three weeks of intensive care
The Ojai Raptor Center announced California bald eagle Jackie died Aug. 10 after more than three weeks of intensive care for severe anemia.
Environment
Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle remains critically ill as anemia worsens at Ojai Raptor Center
Ojai Raptor Center reports Big Bear bald eagle Jackie remains critically ill after her blood cell volume fell to 13 percent in latest tests.
Election
Alameda County’s proposed $30 minimum wage will not appear on November ballot
Alameda County supervisors voted to delay a proposed $30 minimum wage initiative from the November ballot to order an economic-impact study.
Education
California Schools Face New All-Gender Restroom Requirement Under SB 760
California school districts must provide an accessible all-gender restroom on every K-12 campus under SB 760.
Real Estate
California Forever Seeks Fast-Track Approval for Solano Shipyard Plan
California Forever seeks faster environmental reviews for a proposed Solano County shipyard and manufacturing hub amid CEQA and local control concerns.
Health
Proposition 38 Faces Questions Over $4.2 Billion Earmark for Unnamed LA Research Institute
California's Proposition 38 would fund immunotherapy research with $8.4 billion in bonds; critics say $4.2 billion favors a UCLA-linked institute.
Crime and Justice
Contra Costa Lawmaker’s Past Conservatorship Fight Draws New Scrutiny
Court records detail Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farías' past conservatorship dispute as California reviews oversight of the system.
Arts and Entertainment
Outside Lands returns to Golden Gate Park for its 18th year in 2026
Outside Lands returns to San Francisco's Golden Gate Park from August 7-9, 2026, featuring headliners Charli XCX, The Strokes, and Rüfüs Du Sol.
Election
Thompson, Jones Set for Woodland Congressional Forum as Debate Schedule Draws Attention
Mike Thompson and Eric Jones will meet Oct. 8 in Woodland as they debate how many forums to hold in California's 4th District.
Real Estate
California
What the $10 million Moon Camp buyout means for Jackie and Shadow’s nest in Big Bear Valley
Friends of Big Bear Valley raised $10.5M to buy 62 acres of Moon Camp land near Big Bear Lake, blocking a planned 50-home luxury…
Real Estate
San Francisco, California
Why San Francisco home prices are surging as AI money floods the market
San Francisco's median house price hit a record $2.15 million as AI wealth from OpenAI and Anthropic fuels high-end bidding wars.
Health
California
What Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle’s blood transfusion means for her recovery
Jackie, the Big Bear bald eagle, remains in critical care in California after a blood transfusion to treat severe anemia.