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
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
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
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
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
SACRAMENTO – 78% of California voters surveyed in a UC – Berkley poll co-sponsored by the Los Angeles Times say they think crime has risen statewide over the last year. Many respondents support tough-on-crime reforms, and a 2 to 1 support for reforming Prop 47 – the ballot measure which voters passed in 2014, that…… MORE
(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
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
Fresno, Calif. – The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office is reminding football fans to stickto the “Go Safely” game plan and designate a sober driver if you plan on drinking at a Super BowlLVI watch party. On Super Bowl LVI Sunday (Feb. 13, multiple Fresno County law enforcement agencies will haveadditional officers on patrol looking…… MORE
SAN FRANCISCO – As part of his landmark $1.1 billion Clean California initiative, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the award of $311.7 million for 126 beautification projects along the state highway system – with 98 percent of the projects benefiting historically underserved or excluded communities. Designed to foster cultural connections and civic pride, the projects…… MORE
