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CALIFORNIA — California lawmakers in 2024 introduced 4,821 bills, but most of them were tossed or otherwise rejected during the months-long legislative process, during which most never saw the light of day. Just 1,206 made it to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk, with 1,017 getting...

Call 2022 the Year of Redistricting. Nationwide, political maps redrawn based on 2020 census data are being put to the test. On Tuesday, Texas held the year’s first primary election, transformed by these new district lines. If you aren’t familiar with the redistricting process, here’s a...

KING CITY — Skaters and community members gathered with King City Mayor Mike LeBarre during Monday’s ribbon cutting for the revamped skate park, which recently had new obstacles and lighting installed. The June 21 ceremony coincided with International Skateboard Day and included giveaways as well...

BRADLEY — Bradley Union School District (BUSD), a historic educational cornerstone established in 1886, has been recognized as one of the “10 Most Admired School Districts” by The Education Magazine. According to Superintendent and Principal Josh Van Norman, this distinction highlights the district’s “extraordinary transformation...

CENTRAL COAST — KION TV abruptly shut down its news department this week after 56 years on the air. According to Managing Editor and Anchor Jeanette Bent, the news team had just wrapped up their morning editorial meeting, Tuesday, when corporate executives gave them the...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) has received a $1 million grant for implementation of safe school strategies over the next three years.  In June, MCOE applied for a grant through the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA): STOP School Violence program aimed...

MONTEREY COUNTY — From Grammy-winning legends to tribute acts that keep the party going, the Monterey County Fair is bringing five nights of show-stopping entertainment to the Payton Stage, all free with Fair admission. The 2025 Monterey County Fair is set to open its gates...

TOP SCHOLARS SOLEDAD — Joselyn Quezada and Liliana Negrete entered a virtual science fair competition, the Healthy Habits Virtual Science Fair, this past summer and were chosen as runner-ups among the thousands of entries on Nov. 2. The fair was hosted by Legends of Learning...

TENNIS COURT GREENFIELD — The tennis court at the Greenfield Community Park is now available for play. To preserve the court and keep equipment in the best conditions possible for players, the Greenfield Recreation Department will require community members to fill out a free tennis...