Judge Says Immigration Agents Must Stop the Way They’re Conducting Warrantless Arrests
A Los Angeles judge ruled federal immigration agents likely violated the Constitution by not assessing flight risk when making warrantless…
California Math Scores Are Far Below Grade Level. This Screener Will Test Students’ Skills Early
Students behind in their math skills would get tutoring so they can catch up.
Should California Backfill Science Funding After Trump Cuts? Voters Could Decide in 2028
Last year the White House suspended or cancelled more than 1,000 California science grants. This bond measure would restore some…
Northern California ICE Arrests Surged This Summer
The number of immigration arrests spiked even without high-profile raids.
California Democrats Race to Ban Electric Shock Gloves Before ICE Buys Them
Democrats are pushing a last-minute bill to ban federal agents from using electric shock gloves following reports that Immigration and…
Sex Abuse Survivors and Broke School Districts at Odds in Legislature’s Final Days
State lawmakers are struggling to balance counties’ and schools’ financial health with the incalculable cost of survivors’ trauma.
Californians Voted to Spend $1 Billion on K-12 Arts. Why Are Schools Returning the Money?
Proposition 28, which voters overwhelmingly approved in 2022, sets aside about $1 billion a year for the arts in California…
Shield Yourself From Wildfire Smoke: What You Need to Know
Take steps to stay safe during wildfire smoke. Learn how to protect your air quality at home and when outdoors.
Bay Area Air Quality Map
Track current air quality in the Bay Area with an interactive map showing official AQI and local sensor data to…
California Reading Scores Are Up, Thanks to Literacy Investments. Can the State Do More?
In 2023 California allocated $500 million in grants for schools to hire literacy coaches and take other steps to boost…