Facing a future of shortages, California is entering a new phase of water conservation: Cities and towns must meet new mandates ramping down use over the next 15 years — and some will be hit harder than others. Approved two weeks ago, the new state rules require 405 cities and...
How and Why to Get a State Seal of Biliteracy | Quick Guide
What is the State Seal of Biliteracy? The State Seal of Biliteracy is a gold, embossed seal that can be affixed to a student's high school diploma or transcript. It is awarded to recognize a student for achieving a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in both...
Young Republicans on Why Their Party Isn’t Reaching Gen Z (And What They Can Do About It)
Polls show that two-thirds of voters aged 18-24 say they don’t identify with the G.O.P. We asked young Republicans why. - By The New York Times Copyright 2024 The New York Times Company
JD Vance Puts the Con in Conservatism
By Paul Krugman on July 18, 2024. JD Vance once feared that Donald Trump might become “America’s Hitler.” Now he’s Trump’s running mate. But never mind that history. Trump and Vance have a lot of things, including this, in common: They’re both con men who despise their most avid supporters....
UC Merced Finally Annexed Into City Limits After Two Decades
"UC Merced, you're in the city!" That declaration was made by the chair of the Local Agency Formation Commission of Merced County on Thursday after a unanimous vote to annex UC Merced into the city of Merced. Leaders with the university, city and Merced County Office of Education attended the...
Donors Challenged Fresno Pacific to Match Their $1.5M Gift. Was the Goal Reached?
Longtime donors Al and Dotty Warkentine in March set an ambitious goal for the Fresno Pacific University community in March — raise enough money to match the Warkentines' gift of $1.5 million by the end of June. The university announced Friday that its fundraising efforts hit the $1.5 million match...
Garlic, Curry, Fresh Corn – Would You Scream for This Ice Cream?
Forget chocolate or vanilla - this summer's ice cream flavors are wild. From chili pepper-spiked chocolate to pineapple with salted egg yolk, the world of ice cream flavors has expanded in deliciously unexpected ways. Here's a look at some of the strangest ice cream flavors you need to try this...
Meet Po: A Gentle Superhero Looking for a Home
Introducing Po, a lovable doodle mix who’s about 4 or 5 years old and was discovered in an orchard with his buddy—possibly his son—Gruffy. While Po and Gruffy make a great pair, Po deserves his own spotlight. Weighing in at 40 pounds, Po is a model of gentleness and affection....
Largest Housing Provider for Migrant Children Engaged in Pervasive Sexual Abuse, US Says
AUSTIN, Texas — Employees of the largest housing provider for unaccompanied migrant children in the U.S. repeatedly sexually abused and harassed children in their care for at least eight years, the Justice Department said Thursday, alleging a shocking litany of offenses that took place as the company amassed billions of...
25 Million Watched Trump’s Speech at the RNC on Thursday
The final night of the Republican National Convention, headlined by former President Donald Trump’s first speech since an assassination attempt, drew 25.4 million viewers Thursday night across more than a dozen cable and broadcast networks, Nielsen said. That’s an increase compared with the last night of the RNC in 2020...