The reality was far worse than he’d imagined. Now that he’s back in Santa Barbara, he can’t wait to leave again.

California districts have not received Congressionally appropriated money for after school programs, academic enrichment, English-learner services, teacher professional development and migrant ...

California’s excise tax on legal weed is increasing, despite efforts to keep it lower to help the struggling industry. Lawmakers left it out of the state budget they passed Monday.

Please join authors Steve Oney and Todd S. Purdum on July 5 at Tecolote Book Shop to celebrate the publications of their new books: Oney’s On Air The Triumph and Tumult of NPR and Purdum’s Desi Arnaz ...

California sent incarcerated firefighters to battle blazes in Los Angeles this year. It’s moving toward paying them minimum wage for their work in emergencies.

[Update: Thu., July 3, 5:36pm] The Madre Fire has expanded to 52,593 acres as of 5:17 p.m. on Thursday, still with only 5 ...

According to a GoFundMe post from Medina’s family, “He was a man full of life, laughter, and love known for his big smile, contagious energy, and golden heart. He was sarcastic and funny, but also ...

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5:30 p.m. Food trucks located directly outside of the stadium will be open. You can bring food inside the stadium but no large coolers or ice chests are allowed. Food Trucks at the event include ...

Improvements based on the reports are mostly up to you. If you ignore these issues, it makes it easier for government ...

The lawsuit says federal agents are stopping people only for being Latino, placing them in “deplorable conditions,” and not allowing them to speak with an attorney.

Interfaith Prayer Service Was Part of the EQ25 Centennial Commemoration Weekend ...