California Lottery intro’s $20M Scratchers game

The California Lottery has unveiled a new Scratchers game with a top prize of $20 million. It’s by far the largest ever for such a game in state history. The “Set for Life Millionaire Edition” game won’t necessarily make the winner an instant millionaire, though, as the grand prize will be paid out over 25…MORE

Calif. Bill would require school COVID testing plans

Proposed legislation in California would require all K-12 public schools to develop COVID-19 testing plans for students and staff and the funding for schools to do it, Sen. Richard Pan said in announcing it Tuesday. “It’s really important that schools know what’s going on in their school sites when it comes to COVID,” said Pan,…MORE

BREAKING NEWS: CSU Chancellor Dr. Joseph Castro Resigns

Dr. Joseph I. Castro Resigns as CSU Chancellor 2/17/2022 Press Release – CSU Board of Trustees University to Launch Systemwide Title IX Assessment On February 17, 2022, Chancellor Joseph I. Castro notified the Board of Trustees of the California State University of his resignation as Chancellor, effective immediately. The Board of Trustees accepted his resignation. “I…MORE

Governor Newsom Unveils SMARTER Plan Charting California’s Path Forward on Nation-Leading Pandemic Response

FONTANA – As California emerges from the Omicron surge, Governor Gavin Newsom today unveiled the state’s SMARTER Plan, the next phase of California’s pandemic response. Building on lessons learned over the past two years and the state’s ongoing commitment to equity, the SMARTER Plan will guide California’s strategic approach to managing COVID-19 while moving the state’s…MORE

Trump Must Testify in New York Investigation, Judge Rules

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump must answer questions under oath in New York state’s civil investigation into his business practices, a judge ruled Thursday. Judge Arthur Engoron ordered Trump and his two eldest children, Ivanka and Donald Trump Jr., to comply with subpoenas issued in December by New York Attorney General Letitia James. Trump and…MORE

Driver Found with Bomb-Making Materials at California Base

CORONADO, Calif. (AP) — The main entrance to North Island Naval Air Station near San Diego was forced to briefly shut down after a motorist was found with bomb-making materials in his car. A military spokesman says the vehicle approached the gate around 9 a.m. and was stopped and searched at the request of Naval…MORE

Mask Rules Remain in Place for California Schools

(KMJ) – Despite the state lifting mask mandates for fully vaccinated residents at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, masking rules remain in place for all California school students. Health and Human Services Agency Secretary Doctor Mark Ghaly announced Monday the state will reassess the current mask requirement for schools February 28th. The new recommendation will be based…MORE

Highlighting Fresno Park Improvements, State & Local Leaders Announce Nearly $15 Million to Support Outdoors Access Statewide

FRESNO — Not far from downtown Fresno at Radio Park, the Newsom Administration’s Secretary for Natural Resources Wade Crowfoot joined Fresno City Mayor Jerry Dyer to announce $14.9 million in first-ever grant awards to expand access to cultural and natural resources for youth in underserved communities throughout the state. Nearly $1 million in grants from…MORE