Woman calls police after nearly 100 raccoons surround her property Despite feeding the animals for decades, the Washington woman revealed they only became a problem six weeks ago The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2024
Washington state woman calls 911 after being hounded by up to 100 raccoons A Washington state woman had to flee her property after 50 to 100 raccoons descended on it and were acting aggressively The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2024
California governor sacks effort to limit tackle football for kids A California proposal to phase out tackle football for children under twelve came to a screeching halt when the governor stepped in and said he wouldn't support it. WEKU · Jan 21, 2024
University of California proposes first-time systemwide admission guarantee to all qualified transfer students LOS ANGELES — The University of California on Tuesday unveiled its first-ever systemwide admission guarantee for qualified transfer student applicants — but access to particular campuses is not assured. Los Angeles Times · Mar 29, 2023
As California student housing crisis deepens, solutions face roadblocks at UC and elsewhere As California's student housing crisis deepens, plans to build more campus apartments and dorms are facing myriad roadblocks that could delay construction of thousands of urgently needed beds across the state's three public higher education systems. Los Angeles Times · Mar 14, 2023
After COVID-19 school chaos, California lawmakers debate role of superintendent SACRAMENTO, Calif. — When California children were stuck at home in distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic and schools reopened unevenly across the state, raising equity concerns, frustrated parents demanded action from Supertintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond. Los Angeles Times · Mar 11, 2023
For Patrisse Cullors, co-founder of Black Lives Matter, police violence hits close to home LOS ANGELES — Patrisse Cullors is used to being the one consoling families of people who died at the hands of police, not the other way around. Los Angeles Times · Jan 17, 2023
Too much spending for Gavin Newsom? California governor cites costs in vetoes, signaling a leaner budget SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As Gov. Gavin Newsom decides the fate of the hundreds of bills still on his desk, a pattern has emerged with those he has declined to sign: veto messages emphasizing budgetary discipline. Tribune News Service · Sep 27, 2022
After 16 Florida elections, Charlie Crist gears up for one more TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The last time Charlie Crist was considering a run for Florida governor, in 2014, he shared a moment of clarity with one of his consultants. Tribune News Service · Aug 4, 2022
With surging admissions demand, UC aims to grow by 33,000 California students by 2030 LOS ANGELES — The University of California, facing record surges in applications, is aiming to increase seats for California students by as many as 33,000 by 2030 — the equivalent of building a new campus. Los Angeles Times · Jul 24, 2022
UC could grow by 33,000 California students, equivalent of new campus, to meet surging demand The University of California, facing record surges in applications, could increase seats for California students by as many as 33,000 by 2030 — the equivalent of building a new campus. Los Angeles Times · Jul 24, 2022
Victims of Sacramento mass shooting mourned at vigil A court appearance is scheduled for a suspect connected to the shooting that killed six people and wounded a dozen others in the heart of California’s capital as multiple shooters fired more than 100 rapid-fire rounds and people ran for their lives The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2022
Lawmakers unveil rescue effort to help UC Berkeley avoid enrollment cuts after court battle LOS ANGELES — California legislators are fast-tracking a rescue effort to help the University of California, Berkeley avoid slashing its in-person fall class by more than 2,600 students to meet a court-ordered enrollment freeze, just as the university prepares to release admission decisions this month. Los Angeles Times · Mar 11, 2022