California Sees Surge in Gas Prices, Igniting Fresh Political Blame GameCalifornia drivers are once again paying the highest prices at the pump in the nation, setting off a renewed clash […]
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Newsom’s finance director Joe Stephenshaw presents plan
California’s 2026–27 budget debate opened on Jan. 9 with Finance Director Joe Stephenshaw presenting the budget proposal. Although Gov. Gavin Newsom did not attend the budget press conference, he previewed […]
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Tony Thurmond details education priorties and funding challenges
The California State Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 1 on Education, chaired by Sen. John Laird (D-Santa Cruz), held a hearing on Feb. 27, where State Superintendent of […]
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Thurmond takes oath to head state schools
California’s 28th State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tony Thurmond, was sworn in recently for his second term during a ceremony in Los Angeles. U.S. Secretary of Education, Dr. Miguel Cardona, […]
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction urges YES vote on Prop 31
Amid an e-cigarette epidemic, millions of middle and high school students across the country are hooked on vaping and in California 90% of student tobacco users prefer flavored products. “The […]
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Would Black Students Thrive With The Same Focus California Gives English Learners?
In a state known for its progressivism, you may find it shocking that Black Californians live under a mandate that nothing in particular can be done for Black children in […]