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Education 6d ago

Fresno Unified to balance the budget with classroom, other staff cuts

Fresno Unified School District has finalized hundreds of layoff notices due to a growing budget deficit, affecting essential student services. The district…

Business 6d ago

Gov. Newsom to propose tax cut for new small businesses with May Revise budget

Gov. Newsom plans to propose a 50% tax cut for new small businesses in California, reducing first-year LLC filing taxes from $800 to $400. This initiative aims…

Business May 13, 2026

California Governor Newsom taps former CFPB Director Rohit Chopra to lead regulatory super agency

California Governor Newsom has appointed former CFPB Director Rohit Chopra to lead the new Business and Consumer Services Agency (BCSA), which will oversee…

Education May 13, 2026

Personal finance education to serve California students

California is advancing personal finance education in public high schools, requiring standalone courses by 2027-28 and making them a graduation requirement by…

Business May 13, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Newsom to propose tax cut for new California small businesses

Governor Gavin Newsom will propose a tax cut for new small businesses in California, reducing the first-year filing tax from $800 to $400. This initiative aims…

Education May 12, 2026

California schools could get billions more in Newsom’s May budget revision

California schools could receive billions more in funding as Gov. Newsom prepares to release his May budget revision. Advocates are pushing for the release of…

Education May 12, 2026

California ahead of schedule on required personal finance courses for high schools

California is ahead of schedule in implementing a requirement for public high schools to offer personal finance courses, expected to reach Santa Barbara County…

Education May 12, 2026

There’s a race happening for state superintendent. Does anyone care?

With the primary for California's state superintendent approaching, 32% of voters are undecided. The race lacks the urgency of past elections, and proposed…

Education May 11, 2026

As Transitional Kindergarten Grows, Hundreds of Child Care Centers Close

California's rise in transitional kindergarten enrollment has led to the closure of around 1,100 preschools, worsening the shortage of childcare for children…

Local News May 11, 2026

LA deputies feel County budget pinch with temporary restrictions on overtime and spending

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies face temporary restrictions on overtime and spending due to rising costs and a constrained budget. Public…

Business May 11, 2026

Think $6 Gas Is Bad? It’s About to Get Even Worse in California

Gas prices in California, currently around $6 per gallon, are expected to rise further, causing concern among residents. The specific factors behind this…

Business May 8, 2026

California Babies Are Getting a Free Diaper Stash at Birth

California is launching a program to provide new parents with 400 free diapers at birth, starting this summer. The initiative, called "Golden State Start,"…