‘I was hooked’: California lawmakers target gambling addiction in youth By Vani Sanganeria | EdSource | March 20, 2026 From loot boxes to sports predictions, boys are betting — and losing — online.
California California schools debate how much AI belongs in classrooms By Betty Márquez Rosales | March 10, 2026 Experts urge caution, as risks currently outweigh benefits; school community feedback critical in ed tech use, experts say.
Bay Area Cal State sues U.S. Department of Education over transgender athlete at San José State By Amy DiPierro | EdSource | March 10, 2026 Lawsuit seeks to prevent cuts to federal financial aid and research funding.
California Newsom picks a dogfight with Trump and RFK Jr. on public health By Angela Hart | KFF Health News | March 9, 2026 Federal cuts have sapped morale and left local health departments less prepared for outbreaks.
California Stanford longevity panel highlights need for lifelong learning to support longer work lives By Susan Nash | Bay City News | February 20, 2026 With average life expectancy having increased by 30 years over the last century, people need to think differently about work.
California California challenges Trump administration’s threat to withhold $5 billion over gender identity disclosure By Emma Gallegos | EdSource | February 13, 2026 At issue is whether school staff should notify parents if they believe their child may be transgender or gender-nonconforming.
Bay Area California teachers navigate difficult discussions about current events after ICE shootings By Zaidee Stavely | EdSource | February 10, 2026 Students and teachers examine current events in the context of their classroom studies.
California Parents of trans kids ask: Does California really protect our rights? By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | February 6, 2026 The state has not acted to uphold Unruh Act protection for equal access to health care, transgender rights groups say.
Technology ‘We’re basically pushers:’ Two California courtrooms hear how companies may have hooked kids on social media By Colin Lecher | CalMatters | January 30, 2026 Lawsuits in California federal and state court are unearthing documents that may be a tipping point into federal regulation.
News Study: 98% of teens have school cellphone bans, but majority don’t follow them By Lauren Wagner | The74 | January 28, 2026 New research shows that teens mostly support the policies — yet may not follow them.
Health Matters Doctors increasingly see AI scribes in a positive light, but hiccups persist By Michelle Andrews | KFF Health News | January 27, 2026 Health tech experts estimate that a third of providers have access to ambient AI scribe technology.