Laure Andrillon for CalMatters
One new California law promotes heat illness education in schools; another, rolling out this month, requires rules for outdoor activity during extreme heat. Still missing: money for the upgrades that matter.
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A new law requires colleges to prove that their graduates earn more than someone with only a high school diploma or else students could lose access to federal loans. About 300 California programs may fail the test, including many cosmetology and some arts programs. -
The median price of an existing single-family home in San Diego County was $1.085 million in June, up from $1.059 million in May and up 5.9% from June 2025. -
Beachgoers were advised the ocean water in the area contains sewage and may cause illness. -
To prevent the illness, the CDC recommends safe food-handling steps such as washing hands before and after handling fresh produce, rinsing all produce and scrubbing firmer fruits such as melons and cucumbers. -
The teens hope the sheriff's goal to reduce in-custody deaths will motivate her to seriously consider their policy proposal. -
Founder Jamie Broadnax said the meetup celebrates Black women in fandom while welcoming anyone who loves geek culture. -
Their demand comes in response to President Trump’s refusal earlier this month to renew the trade deal. -
Proponents of an initiative to return the state to a partisan-primary system have been cleared to gather signatures in order to qualify for the ballot in 2028. -
Researchers said nicotine smoke can linger on indoor surfaces for years, and a new California law now requires sellers to disclose it during residential real estate transactions. -
Since the beginning of President Donald Trump’s second term, 17 Mexican migrants have died during immigration enforcement, 14 in ICE custody and three in agency operations.
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