California is stepping up its game in tackling environmental issues. A new role has been created to make sure science plays a big part in decision-making. Dr. Andrew D. Jones has been appointed as the first Science Advisor to the California Natural Resources Secretary. This is all part of a new prog
Sanford High School's boys basketball team, ranked third, faced a tough challenge against Crested Butte in their Southern Peaks League opener. The game was intense, with both teams giving their all. The Titans started strong, taking an early lead with points from Tyus Fischer and Bennett Crabtree.
Fernando Mendoza is making waves and catching the attention of NFL teams, especially the Las Vegas Raiders. His standout performances in the College Football Playoff have put him in the spotlight as a potential top draft pick. The Raiders, who hold the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, are in dire n
Santiago Canyon College (SCC) threw a massive 25th-anniversary bash in November, and it was a huge success. The event raised a whopping $124, 000 for the college's foundation, making it the biggest fundraising event in SCC's history. This wasn't just any party—it was a celebration of 25 years of pro
SanDisk is having a great start to 2026. Its stock has gone up a lot, over 60% so far this year. This is part of a bigger trend in the tech world. Companies that make memory and storage devices are doing well because of something called artificial intelligence, or AI. AI is a big deal right now. It
California is facing a serious issue with wild mushrooms. Recently, many people got sick from eating them. Three people even died. This is a big problem because usually, only a few people get sick from mushrooms each year. The main culprit is the death cap mushroom. It's one of the most dangerous t
California's super-rich are worried. A new plan to tax their wealth is on the table. And they're not happy about it. So, they're fighting back. With big money. Peter Thiel, a well-known venture capitalist, just donated $3 million to stop this plan. He gave the money to a group called Californians A
California's Governor, Gavin Newsom, decided to skip the traditional budget reveal, leaving his finance chief to deliver the news. The state is facing a $3 billion deficit, but the real concern is that this number could balloon to $22 billion next year. The budget, nearly $349 billion, is a gamble,
California is looking at a big change in how schools are run. The governor wants to give the next governor more control over education. This could mean less power for the elected state superintendent. The plan comes from a report by a group of researchers. They say the current system is too confusi
California is making big moves to tackle its housing crisis. The state's housing finance agency just hired Katherine McFadden to lead their multifamily programs. This is a huge deal because the agency has already pumped $3. 4 billion into affordable housing in just two years. They're not slowing dow
