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California bans school rules requiring parents to be notified of child’s pronoun change
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) has signed a law banning school districts from requiring teachers to notify parents if their child asks to be identified as a different gender than the one appearing on the birth certificate. The controversial law bars school districts from passing or enforcing policies requiring staff to disclose information related to a […]
California needs a million EV charging stations — but that’s ‘unlikely’ and ‘unrealistic’
Public chargers must be built at an unprecedented pace to meet the target in less than 7 years, and then doubled to 2 million in 2035. The high cost — $120,000 or more for one fast charger— is just one obstacle.
Fire erupts in sprawling Southern California warehouse complex
Crews with the Los Angeles County Fire Department were working to extinguish a large fire in a commercial building in Norwalk on Monday. Firefighters responded to reports of the blaze just after 5 p.m. in the 14600 block of Carmenita Road, just north of the 5 Freeway. When they arrived on scene, heavy smoke […]
New Reports Released: Fostering Teen Engagement in Public Libraries Through Connected Learning
We are excited to announce the release of two reports that offer valuable insights and recommendations for public libraries striving to foster teen engagement through connected learning approaches. The reports, stemming from the Transforming and Scaling Teen Services for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (TS4EDI) project, provide a comprehensive look at the challenges and opportunities libraries face in working with diverse teen populations. Access the reports at the Connected Learning Through Libraries resource site for library leaders and staff.
New California Law Mandates Fentanyl Education in High School Health Courses
A new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom this month will now require school districts to include curriculum on the dangers of fentanyl use as part of high school health courses, beginning with the 2026-27 school year. Authored by Assemblymember David Alvarez (D-San Diego), Assembly Bill 2429 will require schools...
Dewan: Streamlining the teacher credentialing process
Teaching is a rewarding career. A major shift in California may make it easier for those aspiring to have a career in education to obtain a California teaching credential. Thanks to Senate Bill 153, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on June 29 to address the teacher shortage and reduce roadblocks to the education profession, candidates in most credential programs no longer need to provide additional evidence of competence in basic skills if they hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. Prior to SB 153, options for meeting the basic skills requirement included the following:
Ohio State remains in a good spot with five-star WR commit Chris Henry Jr., but others aren't giving up
Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei five-star receiver Chris Henry Jr. is a difference-maker in the class of 2026. The 6-5, 205-pounder committed to Ohio State way back on July 28, 2023 over a ton of heavy hitters across the country. Henry, a multi-sport athlete and the son of the late...
Suspected drunk driver rear-ends car at high speed, killing older man and woman, police say
Signal Hill police said the driver also had a suspended or revoked license and had several warrants out for his arrest. The post Suspected drunk driver rear-ends car at high speed, killing older man and woman, police say appeared first on Long Beach Post.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Erick Sanchez, Brooke Halliday, Joelle B. Lurie (Photo by Francis Gerard Gacad) Life is pandemonium, and so is adolescence. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a quirky gem in the contemporary musical theater canon, centering on an oddly compelling premise. Six language-loving tweens gather to compete in the county spelling bee, run by three adults who are just as wonderfully weird. But don’t be fooled by the innocent plotline. The stakes are high: Each kid grapples with the painful awkwardness of adolescence, first love, and family pressure as they step up to the mic to spell. The Wayward Artist’s production of Spelling Bee, directed by Sydney Raquel, is pure, grade-A fun that’s well worth the trip to OC.
Pacific Chorale’s Annual Choral Festival to Showcase Free Performance of Major Haydn’s Mass
(Photo credit: Pacific Chorale) Pacific Chorale’s 16th Annual Choral Festival will culminating in a free performance of Haydn’s “Mass in Time of War.”. Conductor Robert Istad leads the Pacific Chorale’s Festival Choir in the final concert. Also on the program is the world premiere of Dr. Jung-a Lee’s new work “Hommage à Haydn.” The composer gives the premiere at the organ.
Dana Point Headlands: Data Points To Successful Co-Existence Between People, Pacific Pocket Mouse
“Seen any Pocket Mice?” another hiker asked as he and his son passed us on the Dana Point Headlands Preserve trail last week. “No – have you?” one of my companions asked. “Yeah! I’ve seen them running across the trail before,” he replied. “They’re thriving.”...
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