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Teachers Michelle Ramos-La Grone and Elsa Cintora work with students in the transitional kindergarten program at Westwood Elementary School in Stockton on Sept. 22, 2023.

Beyond crayons and circle time: What California transitional kindergarten needs to succeed

California is rolling out its transitional kindergarten program, with the goal of offering it for all 4-year-olds by 2025-26. While some schools have had programs in place for years, others are just starting to create teaching guidelines.

Yes, the number of food recalls has been rising. Here's what you need to know

Food recalls fell sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic but are on an uptick now. Here's how the government is tracing outbreaks — and some tips on handling food safely to minimize the risk of illness.

San Diego weekend arts events: 'Guac,' Small Press Nite and great local music

This weekend in the arts: A play by a Parkland father; local indie literature; jazz; "Chasing Fear"; Ryan Manalili album release; a Thee Sacred Souls homecoming; Broadway's "Peter Pan"; live music picks and more.

PragerU CEO Marissa Streit speaks at a news conference with Arizona state Sen. Jake Hoffman, State Superintendent of Schools Tom Horne and Scottsdale Unified School District Board Member Carine Werner at the Arizona State Capitol.

PragerU is a conservative video giant. Here's why it's trying to get into schools

Despite the suggestive sound of its name, PragerU is a content creator, not a university. Its short, well-produced videos appeal to college students and young people. And it has big plans to grow.

Lahaina's historic waterfront was a destination for visitors, but with many properties vulnerable to flooding, Maui officials are weighing how they should be rebuilt.

A year after Lahaina's fire, residents want to rebuild. But what about rising seas?

Lahaina's extreme wildfire destroyed much of its historic waterfront. Residents are eager to rebuild, but officials are weighing whether they should, given the dangers of rising sea levels.

Kevin rides a horse as he leads it to the middle of the rodeo to pose for a picture with his maids of honor at his birthday celebration. He's asked to be identified only by his first name to protect his safety.

How one Mexican immigrant works to honor traditions across borders

As hundreds of thousands of migrants reach the United States' southern border every month, many hold onto traditions like coming-of-age ceremonies to give them a sense of home.

Migrants line up to present to U.S. agents documents requesting appointment to apply for asylum at the Paso del Norte international bridge, in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, Tuesday Nov 5, 2024.

Weather extremes influence illegal migration and return between the US and Mexico, study finds

Extreme weather in Mexico is contributing to undocumented migration and return between Mexico and the United States.

An emergency non-congregate housing site in Chico on Sept. 6, 2023.

Newsom promised 1,200 tiny homes for homeless Californians. A year later, none have opened

Gov. Gavin Newsom said he’d send tiny homes to San Jose, Los Angeles, Sacramento and San Diego County. Why haven’t any materialized yet?

An aerial view of the Los Angeles River swollen by runoff from a long-duration atmospheric river storm in February of 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Atmospheric rivers aren't new. Why does it feel like we're hearing about them more?

In recent years, "atmospheric river" has become used much more frequently in scientific papers and in media coverage. According to experts who study climate and weather, a few reasons may explain why.

A giant nutcracker figurine is displayed as part of the "Winter Wonderland" at Petco Park, shown on Dec. 5, 2014.

Family-friendly winter events to explore this holiday season

The holidays are a time to embrace its spirit and cheer. Here's a list of activities and events friends and families would love.

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