California’s drylands are turning a new leaf as farmers trade fields for panels. The plan envisions 200 square miles of solar arrays that could light up whole cities, with giant batteries keeping the power steady when sun is scarce. Farmers in the Westlands region, long dependent on irrigation fr
California voters are in the middle of a heated showdown. On one side, Senator Bernie Sanders is holding a rally in Los Angeles, urging people to tax the richest citizens so that everyone pays their fair share. He is hoping his speech will give a boost to a campaign already trying hard to get the me
California is about to experience a significant weather shift. After a long period of dry and warm days, the state is now expecting a week of heavy rain and snow. The Sierra Nevada mountains are expected to receive a massive amount of snow. Forecasters predict that between 4 to 8 feet of snow could
California is seeing a big wave of money pouring into politics from tech billionaires and companies. This isn't just about elections; it's about shaping the future of technology and regulation in the state. With artificial intelligence booming, these big players want to make sure their interests are
California is hit by a strong weather feature that brings large amounts of snow to the Sierra Nevada. The mountains may receive between 12 and 36 inches of snowfall by Thursday, making travel very dangerous. A different system is moving south toward the Deep South. It will bring heavy rain that s
Schools in San Francisco were closed on Monday when teachers walked off the job for the first time since 1979. The strike was sparked by demands for better health care and higher pay. About 50, 000 students were affected because parents had to find new child‑care and meals. Union leaders an
California is facing a serious issue with deadly mushrooms. A man from Contra Costa County recently passed away after eating wild mushrooms. This is not an isolated incident. It's part of a bigger problem. There have been four deaths and 39 cases of poisoning in the last few months. The mushrooms c
Schools are always looking for ways to make learning more effective. One idea that has been gaining traction is physically active learning. This means getting students to move around while they learn. But there are some problems with this approach. For one, it's often seen as just a way to keep kids
California just got a new newspaper. It's called the California Post. It's a seven-day-a-week print edition. It covers news, sports, and entertainment from California and beyond. The goal is to provide a fresh perspective on issues that matter to Californians. The newspaper is written by sharp jour
Schools are quickly adopting AI-powered tools to help teach students. These tools can gather personal info like voices, images, and handwriting. In early 2025, Worcester Public Schools tested a literacy app that recorded student voices to improve its AI model. Parents were not told about this test o
