California’s Black Student Crisis Is Everyone’s Problem
For decades, California has positioned itself as a national leader in education equity and school funding. However, new data shows that Black K-12 students in the Golden State are so far from reaching proficiency in reading and math that it will take them more than six decades to catch up.
Newsom’s ties to CCP under microscope in new book exposing alleged corruption: ‘Fleeced American...
A new book examines Gov. Gavin Newsom's relationship with China during his years running California and raises a variety of red flags about his work with CCP-linked groups.
Teen develops and deploys game-changing wildfire sensor with California officials as the state endures...
The sky is the limit for SensoRy AI. Teen develops and deploys game-changing wildfire sensor with California officials as the state endures more wildfires: 'Early detection is one of our greatest weapons' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Man, 30, electrocuted on property of Southern California hospital
A 30-year-old man who was reportedly trespassing on hospital property in Reseda was electrocuted Sunday, officials announced. Crews with the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to reports of the electrocution at 18324 W. Cantara Street, where Northridge Hospital is located just after 5 p.m. Fire officials said the...
Man accused in violent West L.A. rape attempt facing life in state prison
A 33-year-old man is facing the possibility of life in prison for an alleged violent rape attempt of a 63-year-old woman, attacking a toddler and residential burglary late last month, officials announced. The terrifying Feb. 27 incident unfolded just before 12:30 p.m. in the West Los Angeles neighborhood of Sawtelle....
Police find dying motorcyclist on street after crash in Long Beach
A motorcyclist who was found on the street after a crash died from his injuries at a hospital, police say. The Long Beach Police Department issued a statement Sunday morning stating that officers were in the area of Long Beach Boulevard and 51st Street around 5:10 p.m. Saturday when they observed a motorcycle rider...
Inmate walks away from reentry program facility in LA, prompting search
Authorities were searching for an incarcerated man who walked away from a Male Community Reentry Program facility Sunday. Just before 3 p.m. Sunday, officials were alerted that 45-year-old Herber Ramosrauda had walked away from the facility, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation stated....
California Prisons Implement Modified Program Amid Rising Violence
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is placing Level IV high-security sections within its facilities on modified program in response to a surge in violence against staff and inmates, effective today. The following institutions will be affected: High Desert State Prison, Calipatria State...
City controller says LA is in financial trouble, raises alarm on state of budget
What is the state of the Los Angeles city budget? The city's controller is raising the alarm, saying it's in dire shape. "The city of L.A., financially, we are in trouble," said Controller Kenneth Mejia. He sent a letter to the mayor and the City Council, warning that the city is facing less revenue and, coupled with...
California & Nevada Winter Storm: Up to 3 Feet of Snow, 70 MPH Winds...
Reno, NV – A powerful winter storm is set to bring heavy snowfall and dangerous travel conditions to the Sierra Nevada region beginning Tuesday evening, with impacts expected through Thursday night. According to the National Weather Service in Reno, a Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Mono County,...