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The price of gold hit $4,000 per ounce for the first time ever. It's a bad sign for the U.S. economy

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s CARE Court was supposed to help the sickest people living on California’s streets. We took a look at data from around the state. Here’s what CalMatters found.

The ICE detention center in Folkston, Ga., is expanding to become one of the nation's largest immigrant detention centers. Operated by a private prison corporation GEO Group, it will hold more than 3,000 detainees.

They toil in mines, tend crops, scrub floors. An author of a new report on child labor points to great progress in reducing the number of kids who work but says the numbers remain "unacceptable."

For years, La Mesa has chipped away at plans for a redeveloped city center. Residents are eager to see more progress on the ground.

According to the American Library Association, 2024 saw 821 attempts to censor library materials and services, with 2,452 unique titles challenged. While these numbers are lower than 2023, they continue to exceed those prior to 2020. This year, ALA has named award-winning actor and civil rights activist George Takei as honorary chair of Banned Books Week.

The 1995 adaptation of Terry McMillan's novel celebrated the beauty of Black sisterhood.

Zen Soul Balance invites you to Skylight Venue in San Diego to kick off 2026 with the powerful 1.11 Wellness Activation, the first event in the exciting new Zen Collective series led by a team of amazing practitioners. Step into your power and ignite your best year yet. Zen Collective: 1.11 Wellness Activation is a half-day experience designed to reset your mind, realign your energy, and activate your highest potential. The day begins with a grounding welcome ritual that centers your focus and sharpens your intention. Flow mindfully through gentle yoga followed by breathwork designed to nourish both body and mind. Then, release tension and open space within during a powerful sound healing paired with guided meditation, your gateway to clarity and calm. Awaken your senses and amplify your intentions with an authentic cacao ceremony that fuels connection and presence. Next, dive into the Zen Lounge to engage with curated wellness stations, discover new tools for balance, and connect with like-minded changemakers. The experience closes with a collective circle to seal your commitment and amplify shared energy. Afterwards, celebrate in an energized mingling space featuring local wellness vendors, refreshing mocktails, and live beats because community fuels growth. This is more than an event. It’s your launchpad for 2026 – clear, focused, and unstoppable. Zen Soul Balance on Facebook / Instagram

Audy McAfee is an arts and culture reporter at KPBS and a 2025 California Local News fellow. She covers topics ranging from the history of drag to incarcerated peoples rights.

Google organized business owners against California legislation to force its Chrome web browser to safeguard personal data.