California Judge strikes down Trump anti-DEI initiative that cut $600M in teacher training By Emma Gallegos | EdSource | September 22, 2026 CSU and UC lost $56 million in grants intended to support training thousands of teachers for high-need rural and urban school districts.
Technology Newsom clamps down on California data centers as voters turn against the industry By Katherine Ortiz | CalMatters | September 21, 2026 On Monday the governor signed seven data center bills into law, signaling a tide change toward regulation of the industry.
health Anti-abortion advocates say it’s possible to ‘reverse’ an abortion. California wants them to stop By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | September 21, 2026 California's lawsuit against two Christian anti-abortion nonprofits could reshape national abortion debate.
California Growing pains for transitional kindergarten one year into full expansion By Betty Márquez Rosales | EdSource | September 21, 2026 Some schools still face challenges in offering developmentally appropriate classrooms with sufficient staffing and facilities.
California Bill to loosen work-from-home rules for state workers vetoed by Newsom By Lynn La | CalMatters | September 20, 2026 Many California public employees want more flexibility to work from home than the governor's return-to-office policy allows.
California Citing pension crisis, Newsom vetoes bill to enhance retirement for police and firefighters By Adam Ashton | CalMatters | September 20, 2026 The rejected bill would have lowered the retirement age and sweetened pension perks for police and firefighters, and had overwhelming support in the Legislature.
Education California community colleges can offer up to 12 new bachelor’s degrees under laws Newsom signed By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | September 20, 2026 Two new laws determine when community colleges can create bachelor’s degrees and how many they can offer.
health California Zephyr, Capitol Corridor passengers warned over potential measles exposure By Pete Young | Bay City News | September 19, 2026 The affected trains passed through Bay Area stations on three occasions between September 12 and September 14.
California Poll: California voters support billionaire wealth tax — and its countermeasures By Vani Sanganeria | EdSource | September 18, 2026 The PPIC surveyed 1,103 likely voters this month about all 14 statewide measures on the November ballot.
Environment Marine Mammal Center tracks humpback whale sightings By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | September 18, 2026 The whale entered the San Francisco Bay this week and has been traveling eastward toward the Delta.