Education
Why California schools are returning some of the $1 billion meant for arts education
Students face fewer new music and arts classes as California schools return unused Proposition 28 funding due to teacher hiring shortages.
Story Type: <span>Explainer</span>
Politics
Whitmer says Trump helped secure F-15 mission for Michigan that Biden could not complete
Michigan will gain an estimated $850 million economic boost as Selfridge Air National Guard Base secures a new F-15EX fighter-jet mission.
Science
What California voters know — and do not yet know — about the CALM Zoo ballot measure
Kern County confirmed the CALM Zoo expansion initiative is on the 2026 ballot, though key tax and conservation details remain unverified.
Technology
MouthPad lets users control computers with their tongues — but it is still a U.S.-only, custom device
Augmental launches U.S. sales of MouthPad, a $1,400 custom mouthpiece helping users with limited mobility control devices with their tongue.
Business and Finance
2027 Social Security COLA estimates range from 3.2% to 3.6% after July inflation data
Social Security 2027 COLA estimates range from 3.2% to 3.6% after July CPI-W data, affecting monthly benefits starting in January 2027.
Crime and Justice
Flock Safety tightens privacy controls as LAPD dispute highlights surveillance concerns
The Los Angeles Police Department paused its contract with Flock Safety over privacy and data ownership concerns regarding license-plate readers.
Crime and Justice
11 charged in alleged nationwide sham-marriage scheme involving more than 1,000 unions
Eleven people face federal charges in New York for allegedly arranging over 1,000 sham marriages in a massive immigration fraud scheme.
Education
California bill tied to Huntington Beach senator would add health habits to school framework
California students could learn more about sleep, nutrition, and screen use under a health education framework bill sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Environment
Big Bear bald eagle Jackie dies after more than three weeks of intensive care
Bald eagle Jackie died Aug. 10 after three weeks of care, the Ojai Raptor Center said. Her remains are with state wildlife officials.
Food and Dining
Cyclospora fears push shoppers toward farmers markets as lettuce sales weaken
Following a July cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms de Mexico, US shoppers are shifting from retail lettuce to local farmers markets.