With Kamala Harris out of the running for California's governor, the race is wide open. The field is packed with candidates, each trying to stand out. Former U. S. Rep. Katie Porter seems to have a slight edge. She's been raising money fast and has some support in polls. But others, like Xavier Becerra, are also making their moves. The big question is who will step ...
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, were spotted enjoying a sunny day at Santa Claus Beach in Carpinteria, near Santa Barbara. They were there to teach their son, Archie, how to surf. Archie, who is six years old, is already showing a love for adventure and the outdoors. Harry, who has taken up surfing since moving to California, was seen...
California is considering a bold move to redraw its political maps. This comes after Texas Republicans announced plans to adjust their own districts. The idea is to balance the political playing field. But there are big questions about whether this is a good idea. Governor Gavin Newsom is leading this charge. He thinks Democrats should fight fire with fire. Newsom b...
California's political landscape might look quite different if ranked choice voting became the norm. This system, where voters rank candidates by preference, has already made waves in places like New York City. In the recent mayoral race, a lesser-known candidate, Zohran Mamdani, beat a well-established figure, Andrew Cuomo, thanks to this voting method. In Californ...
In California, the presence of air conditioning (AC) in homes plays a significant role in health outcomes during hot weather. Researchers have looked at data from 27 cities and found that having AC can lower the risk of heat-related hospital visits. However, it does not completely eliminate the danger. The study used detailed information from Census records, health ...
Ranked-choice voting is making waves in some U. S. cities, and California might be next. This voting method lets people rank candidates by preference, instead of just picking one. If no one gets more than half the votes, the candidate with the fewest first-choice votes is dropped, and their supporters' votes go to their next choice. This keeps happening until someone...
California is making waves by standing firm on its policy allowing transgender athletes to compete in women's sports. The state recently turned down a proposal from the federal government to bar transgender-identifying biological males from these competitions. This move has sparked a heated debate about fairness and equality in sports. The Trump administration had o...
California's Governor, Gavin Newsom, has been using crime statistics to defend the state's reputation. He often highlights that California's homicide rate is lower than some other states, like Missouri. However, this comparison is misleading. Missouri's high homicide rate is largely due to St. Louis, a city run by Democrats for decades. Newsom's focus on homicides ig...
California is in hot water with the federal government over its stance on transgender athletes in school sports. The U. S. Department of Education has accused the state of violating the civil rights of female students by allowing transgender athletes to compete according to their gender identity. This comes after a months-long investigation that concluded with a call...
California is in hot water with the federal government. The U. S. Department of Education says the state broke Title IX rules by letting transgender girls compete in female sports. They want California to change its ways or face serious consequences, like losing federal funding. The issue started when a trans student, AB Hernandez, won big at the California high sch...