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San Francisco School District Drops ‘Equitable Grading’ Plan Amid Backlash
The superintendent says she ‘decided not to pursue this strategy for next year to ensure we have time to meaningfully engage the community.’
California’s High Costs, Low Incentives Are Scaring Away Film and TV Producers, Report Says
The state has become uncompetitive, a Milken Institute study found. The institute recommended increasing tax credits for producers.
Woman in Coma After Violent Burglary at Toy Tycoon’s Home in California
The suspect faces a first-degree attempted murder charge in the May 21 incident at the Montecito home of Beanie Babies maker Harold Warner.
Spending Cuts Key to Reducing California’s Persistent Budget Gaps, Analyst Says
The Legislative Analyst’s Office urges lawmakers to adopt Gov. Newsom’s ‘focus on reducing multiyear spending,’ including cuts to Medi-Cal.
San Francisco Activists Commemorate Tiananmen Square Massacre Victims, Look to the Future
Participants cleaned the statue of the Goddess of Democracy, a replica of the original statue made by protesters in China.
San Francisco Honors Fallen Service Members at Presidio Memorial Day Commemoration
The city held its 158th annual Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony at San Francisco National Cemetery.
Trump Threatens to Pull Federal Funding if California Allows Men to Compete in Women’s Sports
The president is directing local authorities to prevent a transgender athlete from competing against women in the upcoming state finals.
California Vows to Sue Over Senate Resolution to End State’s Ban on Gas Cars
The lawsuit would be the state’s 23rd against the Trump administration.
Northern California Lawmakers Oppose Newsom’s Plan to Speed Up $20 Billion Delta Tunnel
They say tunnel construction is a threat to the region’s ecosystem that will send water bills soaring.
Hollywood Man Gets 5 Years for Filing Bogus Claims for COVID-Related Tax Credits
Kevin Gregory claimed employee-retention tax credits for a fake farming-and-transportation company in Beverly Hills.
Blue-State Governors Form ‘Clean Cars’ Coalition After Congress Blocks California’s Strict Emissions Rules
The 11 states’ ‘Affordable Clean Cars Coalition’ comes after Congress repealed California’s authority to set stricter vehicle emissions standards.
Two Arrested in Connection With Thefts of More than $45,000 Worth of Beauty Products
One suspect believed to be connected to the crime spree is still at large.
Michelin Guide 2025 Welcomes New California Restaurants From LA, SF, and San Diego
The list comes just as the summer travel season begins to heat up.
California Suspect Released on ‘Mental Health Diversion’ 6 Months Before Alleged Murder
The Sacramento County Sheriff blames the mental health diversion for the fatal stabbing.
California Law Enforcement Seizes $124 Million in Illegal Marijuana in One Week
Gov. Gavin Newsom issues a warning for illegal marijuana growers in the wake of the state’s largest illicit cannabis seizure.
San José State University Ranked in Top 10 for Computer Science
The university leapt from 32nd place in 2024 to 9th this year, passing schools including Stanford and UC Berkeley.
Los Angeles Mayor’s Order Aims to Boost Local Film and TV Production
The new directive calls for streamlined permitting and easier access to landmark locations in the city.
California Appeals Court Puts Hold on School District’s CRT Ban
Appellate judges order the Temecula school district to lift its ban on critical race theory until a lawsuit on the matter is resolved.
