A public interest law firm filed a lawsuit Thursday against the state of California, charging that its program to subsidize school construction perpetuates vast inequalities for students in low-wealth communities. Public school students on some districts’ splendid campuses enjoy modern science labs, shaded outdoor spaces, and spacious auditoriums, while their peers in...
Democrats Join With Trump in the Death of Democracy
In 2020, Democrats won a convincing election victory. They proceeded to do what all victorious parties do. They passed legislation in accord with their priorities, including raising health insurance subsidies to families making up to 400% of the poverty line. They wrote the law so that the subsidies would expire...
Misfiring Fresno State Overpowered by San Diego State in Shutout Loss
The Fresno State football team has one week to find its missing offense. Otherwise, the Bulldogs risk a third straight humiliating defeat in Mountain West Conference play when they travel to Boise State next Saturday. Despite an extra week to prepare for San Diego State — this season’s conference bully...
Trump Announces 10% Increase in Tariffs on Canada
President Donald Trump said on Saturday he was increasing tariffs on Canada an additional 10% "above what they're paying now," just days after ending trade talks with Ottawa over what Trump described as a misleading ad. — (Reporting by Jasper Ward; Editing by Leslie Adler)
Merced County Is Short on Prosecutors. This College Program Could Help
Merced College students interested in a law career will have a new opportunity this spring. Next semester, Merced College students can enroll in the California Law Pathway, a statewide program that connects students to law fields. Participating schools already include 36 community colleges, 20 four-year colleges and 16 law schools. Law Pathway...
Netflix Shuts Down Game Studio Behind ‘Squid Game: Unleashed’
Netflix has shut down the studio behind its mobile game "Squid Game: Unleashed", amid a shift in strategy for its video gaming unit. The studio's closure was confirmed by its co-founder and former CEO, David Rippy, in a LinkedIn post on Thursday. "Rough news, for sure, but I'm very grateful...
Chrysler to Recall Over 291,000 Vehicles in US, NHTSA Says
Chrysler is recalling 291,664 vehicles in the U.S. as the electrical circuit for the radiator fan may overheat, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Saturday. — (Reporting by Disha Mishra in Bengaluru; Editing by Aidan Lewis)
Louvre Transfers Jewels to Bank of France After Heist, RTL Reports
PARIS — The Louvre has transferred some of its most precious jewels to the Bank of France, according to French radio RTL, after an audacious daylight heist last week exposed the famed museum's security vulnerability. The transfer of some precious items from the museum's Apollo gallery, home to the French...
California’s Gerrymander and Generational Rift Could Shake Up Democratic Hierarchy
This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Democratic politicians throughout California — those already in office and those who want in — assume that voters will rearrange the state’s 52 congressional districts next month and create new career opportunities. The assumption is well grounded. A...
Should Billionaires Pay More? Unions Want California Voters to Decide
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. For years, Gov. Gavin Newsom has staunchly opposed increasing taxes on wealthy Californians even when the issue repeatedly reared its head during recent tough budget years. But faced with deep federal cuts to social services programs, labor and...