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Raising kids is most expensive in these metros–yes, the Bay Area made the list
If you have kids, or you're thinking about starting a family, then you already know how big of a role money plays in parenthood. A new study by Creditnews Research analyzed the living wages for dual-income households with children and without. What they found may not come as a surprise.
Former L.A. mayor explains why he is running for California governor again
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is among many California Democrats attending the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where Vice President Kamala Harris will accept the party’s nomination for president this week. Villaraigosa, 71, is eyeing a return to elected office and has announced another run for governor in 2026. The former mayor and state […]
Protect prescription drug affordability and access in California
OPINION – In high school I discovered my passion for scientific subjects. I knew I wanted to turn my passion into purpose. I found a career path in a field of health care where science and helping people meet: pharmacy. I began working as a pharmacy technician during college...
Oroville City Council addresses homelessness | Another Shasta County top government official resigns | Forest Service builds fire station in Chico
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, August 21. Oroville city council discusses plans to address homelessness after Grants Pass, Newsom encampment order — Erik Adams, NSPR. Shasta County sees another resignation of top government official — Ava Norgrove, NSPR. Construction is now...
At least 17 states have back-to-school tax holidays. California isn’t one of them. Here’s why
Sarah Shaw has four sons in the Santa Rosa City Schools district ranging from elementary to high school. That’s four backpacks, four new pairs of shoes, four sets of classroom supplies — a grand total of more than $1,000 in back-to-school shopping costs each year. And this year she and other back-to-school shoppers faced some of the highest prices on clothes and supplies in years. “I’ve always ...
San Diego County Home Prices Soften in July
Home prices in San Diego County softened in July compared to the previous month’s sales activity, the California Association of Realtors announced Tuesday. July’s sales pace statewide rose 3.6% from the revised 270,200 homes sold in June and were up 4.1% from a year ago, when a revised 268,840 homes were sold on an annualized basis. The sales pace has remained below the 300,000- threshold for 22 consecutive months, and year-to-date home sales edged up 0.2% from the first seven months of 2023.
California bill could change K-12 reporting on student drugs, violence
(The Center Square) - California Democrats are advancing a bill that would alter when schools are required to report student drug dealing and violence against staff to the police. The new bill would require police notification only for drug possession that involves bringing a firearm on campus, or violence against a staff member that results in immediate medical attention. Advocates say existing reporting requirements create a “school-to-prison pipeline” and create “alarming disparities” especially affecting “Black students, Latino students, students of color, and students with disabilities,...
Megyn Kelly Sheds Salty White Tears Over HBCU Shout-Out At DNC, X Gives Her A History Lesson
During the first night of the Democratic National Convention, Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-CA) kicked off her speech by noting that she and Vice President Kamala Harris “share a lot in common,” specifically, the fact that they “both graduated from historically Black colleges.” #JSUAlums: During tonight's Democratic National Convention, California Senator, Laphonza Butler gave an electrifying speech, while […] The post Megyn Kelly Sheds Salty White Tears Over HBCU Shout-Out At DNC, X Gives Her A History Lesson appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.
Kay Smythe on CA Squatters, Chicago Crazies, and LA's Jelly Mystery
In a lively and informative interview on "The Joe Pags Show," commentator Kay Smythe joined Joe Pags to discuss a range of bizarre and concerning issues happening across the country, with a special focus on recent events in California, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Smythe began by diving into the escalating...
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