About 70 million people got their Social Security checks in February, and most of them are retirees who depend on those payments to survive. Studies over the past two decades show that 80‑90% of retirees use these benefits to make ends meet. This shows how vital it is for lawmakers to keep the progr
Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) runs on tight funds, serving mostly low-income students who need stable classrooms more than legal battles. Yet the state education department just filed a lawsuit claiming the district didn't do enough to fight antisemitism—despite no clear evidence of widespr
The new education budget plan announced by Gov. Mikie Sherrill promises to raise state funding for more than 400 school districts in New Jersey. While most schools will receive modest increases capped at 6%, nine districts stand out with hikes exceeding 7%. These gains are largely tied to special ed
On this day, many well‑known figures celebrate another year. The most talked about is director Quentin Tarantino, who turns 63. He once voiced a character in his own film “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood. ” Singer Mariah Carey reaches 56. She performed at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony in
El Cerrito’s old library, built 76 years ago, can’t keep up with modern needs. The city has tried before: a $30‑million bond in 2016 fell short of the two‑thirds vote required. Now Measure C sits on the ballot and only needs a simple majority to pass because of a petition‑driven process. The new bu
Blossom Health has secured a fresh $20 million to grow its AI “copilot” that assists psychiatrists. The investment came from Headline and partners such as Village Global, TA Ventures, Operator Partners, and Correlation Ventures. The deal also brought Headline co‑founder Mathias Schilling onto the co
The city of Austin is rolling out a fresh round of music funding that will reach 399 artists, promoters and venues. A total of $7. 1 million is being distributed this spring after the launch of a new Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment office. The decision sparked heated debate among musici
It’s a special day for many stars. Elton John, the legendary singer, turns 79 today. He once starred in an Uber Eats ad, showing his playful side. Sarah Jessica Parker celebrates 61 years and earned an Emmy in 2004 for her role in a hit comedy. Actor Lee Pace marks 47 and recently appeared
Colorado voters face a new tax proposal that promises more money for schools but takes away refunds they have come to rely on. The plan, called Senate Bill 135, would stop the state from giving back money to taxpayers under the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR). Instead, it would let the government
Help Now, the local group that supports people affected by domestic violence, hosted its yearly “Tapas With a Purpose” event this Saturday at Osceola Heritage Park. The evening was built around small plates from neighborhood chefs, giving guests a chance to try many flavors in one night. In ad
