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Why California schools are returning some of the $1 billion set aside for arts education
Students may miss out on new art and music classes as California school districts return unspent Proposition 28 funding due to hiring challenges.
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What California’s SB 1133 could mean for school health education
Students could learn about sleep, nutrition, and screen time under SB 1133, a bill to update California's school health education framework.
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Big Bear bald eagle Jackie dies after more than three weeks of intensive care
The Ojai Raptor Center reported California bald eagle Jackie died Aug. 10 after three weeks of intensive care following her July rescue.
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Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle remains in critical condition as anemia worsens
Ojai Raptor Center reports California bald eagle Jackie remains in critical condition after her blood cell volume fell to 13% in late July.
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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.
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Why $10 million mattered for Moon Camp near Jackie and Shadow’s nest
Friends of Big Bear Valley raised $10.5M to buy the 62-acre Moon Camp property on Big Bear Lake, California, blocking a proposed housing project.
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What Jackie the Big Bear eagle’s blood transfusion means as vets search for the cause
Jackie, the Big Bear bald eagle, received a blood transfusion at the Ojai Raptor Center in California as veterinarians search for her illness.
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Black bear walks into Crestline water district office, then leaves unharmed
A black bear entered the Crestline Village Water District office on Wednesday before calmly returning to the woods, surveillance video shows.
Health
Why a brain tumor found on a preventive scan has full-body MRIs back in the spotlight
A preventive scan finding a brain tumor has renewed interest in full-body MRIs, but medical groups caution healthy adults against the scans.
Education
Why UC is reconsidering SAT and ACT scores for admissions, and what it could mean for California students
California students could see the return of SAT or ACT requirements by fall 2028 as the University of California reviews its admissions policy.
Arts and Entertainment
2026 OC Fair opens in Costa Mesa with rides, food and live entertainment
The 2026 OC Fair is open at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa through August 16, featuring rides, food, and live…
Environment
BLM approves 50-year Mojave pipeline right-of-way, advancing desert water fight
The BLM approved a 50-year permit for Cadiz Inc. to pipe up to 50,000 acre-feet of groundwater annually from the Mojave Desert Fenner Basin.
Food and Dining
Costco rolls out chicken strips at California food courts
Costco food courts in California, including Santa Rosa and Concord, added a new $6.99 chicken strips menu item in July.
Real Estate
Meriwether breaks ground on 400-acre Coral Mountain Desert Club in La Quinta
Meriwether Companies breaks ground on Coral Mountain Desert Club, a 400-acre development with 300 homesites and a golf course in La Quinta.
Arts and Entertainment
Grand Terrace adds new community art experience to local arts calendar
Grand Terrace adds new art events, including a Lions Paint & Sip at Woody's Classic Grill on Oct. 19, 2025, and senior contests at…
Sports
LA28 opens volunteer applications as Los Angeles starts two-year Olympic countdown
Los Angeles organizers have opened volunteer applications for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, seeking up to 60,000 people to help run events.
Technology
Google’s new Search setting can save your images and voice queries. Here’s what it does and how to turn it off
Google rolls out Search Services History, a new setting saving user images and voice queries to train AI. Here is how to turn it…
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Source says California investigation tied to Newsom began under Biden, before Trump accusation
A federal corruption probe in Sacramento tied to Gov. Gavin Newsom's orbit began under the Biden administration, a federal source says.
Crime and Justice
Newport Beach police arrest 402 during Fourth of July celebrations
Newport Beach police arrested 402 people during Fourth of July celebrations after declaring an unlawful assembly on the Balboa Peninsula.
Crime and Justice
Paul Pelosi hit-and-run case referred to Napa County prosecutors
Napa County deputies referred a hit-and-run case involving Paul Pelosi in Yountville to prosecutors after his car struck a parked vehicle.
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Summit Fire Grows, Threatens High Desert
Summit Fire in Angeles National Forest grows to 2,581 acres, triggers San Bernardino evacuation warnings and a regional smoke advisory.
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Big Bear eaglet Sandy falls from nest in accidental fledge
Friends of Big Bear Valley reported Sunday that bald eagle eaglet Sandy fell from her nest in an accidental fledge and is being monitored.
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Yosemite: 10,000th California Red-Legged Frog Released in Recovery
Yosemite National Park marks a major conservation win with the release of its 10,000th California red-legged frog, celebrating a decade of successful species recovery.
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California law closes DIY machine gun loophole as Justice Department sues to block it
Californians can no longer buy handguns easily converted to machine guns under AB 1127, which the Justice Department is suing to block.
Politics
Escondido HOA orders flag mounts removed, setting off dispute with homeowners
Escondido residents face fines after the Ambiance Owners Association ordered them to remove American flag mounts from their homes.
Politics
California
Victorville Mayor Elizabeth Becerra Honored as Latina Advocate
Victorville Mayor Elizabeth Becerra has been recognized by Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares as the 2026 Latina Advocate Honoree at HOPE's Latina Action Day for…
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Meta Cuts 8,000 Jobs in May 2026 Amid Major AI Push
Meta Platforms to cut 8,000 jobs, 10% of its workforce, starting May 2026, citing efficiency and funding for significant artificial intelligence investments.
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California Pension Liabilities: $240 Billion Unfunded Debt Threatens Budgets
Explore California's looming public pension liabilities, with CalPERS and CalSTRS facing over $240 billion in unfunded debt. Understand the fiscal challenges impacting state budgets…
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California
San Bernardino Exits 10-Year Bankruptcy, Regains Financial Control
After a decade, San Bernardino, California, officially exited Chapter 9 bankruptcy on September 8, 2022, resolving claims and marking a major financial recovery for…
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Arts and Entertainment
What to know about Fiesta Village’s final weekend in Colton
Fiesta Village in Colton hosts its final public days July 10-11. Owners Michelle and Patrick O'Brien cite rising costs for the park's closure.
Health
San Bernardino County reports West Nile virus in mosquitoes collected in city of San Bernardino
San Bernardino County health officials say mosquitoes collected in the city of San Bernardino have tested positive for West Nile virus.