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Education May 8, 2026

Could falling enrollment impact California school budgets?

The potential impact of declining enrollment on school budgets in California raises concerns about financial challenges that may affect operations and…

Community May 8, 2026

Cerritos Budget Task Force ‘Raises Concerns’ That City Cuts Could Impact Residents, Services

Cerritos Budget Task Force members are raising concerns about city budget cuts potentially affecting residents and services. They urge further review of…

Education May 8, 2026

Opinion | California schools scored big increases in funding but not in academic performance

California has seen significant increases in public school funding, yet academic performance remains low. Despite claims that more money would improve…

Opinion May 7, 2026

Letters: A new library would grow El Cerrito’s deficit

A letter to the editor critiques El Cerrito's proposed new library, arguing it would worsen the city's financial situation due to high costs and ongoing…

Education May 6, 2026

California School Districts Plead With Newsom to Restore Budget

California school leaders are urging Governor Newsom to restore billions in education funding, warning that proposed cuts will harm student services. They seek…

Education May 4, 2026

COMMENTARY: Answer key questions before changing leadership of California’s Department of Education

California is considering a significant change in leadership for its Department of Education, with a proposal to appoint an education commissioner by the…

Education May 4, 2026

Meet the candidates for Superintendent of Public Instruction

Candidates for California's Superintendent of Public Instruction are gearing up for the primary election. The role has limited authority due to local…

Education May 4, 2026

UPDATE: California public school attendance nearly back to pre-pandemic levels

California's public school attendance is nearing pre-pandemic levels, despite a 1.2% decline in enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year. Average daily…

Business May 4, 2026

NFIB California Main Street Minute, May 4-8

The NFIB California Main Street Minute for May 4-8 highlights the last day for mailing ballots for the June 2 Primary Election and the upcoming Leadership Day…

Education May 4, 2026

For asylum seekers, the path to higher education in California is costly

Asylum seekers in California face high nonresident tuition and limited financial aid, causing significant financial strain as their immigration cases remain…

Education May 3, 2026

Check layoff numbers for your California school district

California educators and support staff face uncertainty as over 2,400 teaching and more than 3,300 classified layoff notices have been issued. Districts must…

Politics May 2, 2026

Cerritos budget study sessions and final adoption schedule announced

Cerritos residents can review the city budget and provide public feedback ahead of the final budget adoption hearing.