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Trying to decide where to stay in Los Angeles with kids? As a long-time Angeleno, I'm sharing my insights on the best hotels in Los Angeles for families.| The Family Voyage
Trying to decide where to stay in Los Angeles with kids? As a long-time Angeleno, I'm sharing my insights on the best hotels in Los Angeles for families.| The Family Voyage
Lucid expands its California footprint with new San Jose and San Diego service centers, giving more drivers direct access to its luxury EVs. The post Lucid Expands Its California Footprint With Two New Service Centers You’ll Want to Visit appeared first on Electrify News Site.| Electrify News Site
When I first arrived at Monte Vista Elementary over 20 years ago, it was evident that the school was full of dedicated students and teachers. But the numbers told a different story. Many children entered with limited early literacy and numeracy skills, and as a result, overall performance ranked near the bottom of the district […]| The 74
Planning an epic getaway to Los Angeles? Here are the 17 HUGE tourist mistakes to avoid in Los Angeles, and what to do instead.| Jen on the Run
The Lakers enter Tuesday night’s game as 12.5 point favorites over the Jazz and may have LeBron James available to play. Keyonte George has just two games with under six assists this season and has +110 odds to record at least seven assists tonight. LOS ANGELES – The Utah Jazz travel to Crypto.com Arena to […] The post Two Key Player Props For LeBron James’ Return Tuesday first appeared on LegalSportsBetting.com.| LegalSportsBetting.com
Google CEO’s post on X attracted lots of attention to the release of Gemini 3, which has garnered over $7 million in bets on Polymarket. Kalshi’s injunction in Nevada likely to be overturned, facing opposition from multiple other states as well. MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – In the prediction market world, Kalshi continues to fight legal […] The post Prediction Market News: Gemini 3 Release, Nevada Injunction first appeared on LegalSportsBetting.com.| LegalSportsBetting.com
An 80-year-old man has been convicted of murder for the death of a 15-year-old girl in San Francisco nearly five decades ago, prosecutors said. In a statement, the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office announced that a jury found Mark Personette guilty of first-degree murder in the 1978 killing of Marissa Harvey, a teenager visiting her […] The post ‘Time cannot thwart justice’: Man convicted in 1978 brutal murder of San Francisco teen appeared first on Local News Matters.| Local News Matters
Fall is one of my favorite seasons, and in SoCal, it’s an exciting time with lots of fun activities to enjoy. The country farms are awash with bright orange pumpkins, it’s grape harvesting season, Thanksgiving is coming back around, plus, in the mountains, you can even see the colors of the leaves changing. The post Top 12 Things to Do to Celebrate Fall in SoCal appeared first on Jen on the Run.| Jen on the Run
Decades of state water policy have contributed to the breeding failure, which saw just 324 chicks spring from 20,000 adult gulls.| www.kqed.org
A Northwestern study finds students in Oakland’s MathBOOST program made major math gains — thanks to community members trained as high-dose tutors.| www.the74million.org
California and most other states that show a similar slowdown still have a great deal of work to do to return to acceptable levels of attendance. That work has to focus on the everyday behaviors of most California schools, families and students. The post Did ICE Raids and Wildfires Slow California’s Progress on Student Absenteeism? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.| American Enterprise Institute – AEI
A new chapter of California’s Youth Offender Program has opened at my prison.| Prison Journalism Project
Former student school board members have formed an organization to support peers who serve in the tricky role.| Education Week
For our Halloween fun today, it’s a good time to look at wild animals that give us a slight chill. Wild animals have a rawness that is unpredictable and can indeed be spooky. Calif. Striped R…| Jet Eliot
I just uploaded a brand-new video to YouTube. Some of you are probably unaware that there even is a Fuji X Weekly YouTube channel because I post so infrequently to it. This is only my second long-form video this year; last year I had two, and the year before that I uploaded three. Still, somehow, […]| FUJI X WEEKLY
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – HopSkipDrive, a technology company solving complex transportation challenges for more than 13,500 schools, today announced key enhancements to its industry-leading safety program. The company has launched a strengthened educational curriculum for CareDrivers, developed in partnership with child development experts, and will be rolling out a more sophisticated, skills-based CareDriver certification process […] The post HopSkipDrive Elevates Safety Standards with New C...| School Transportation News
Last weekend I took my 9-year-old son Jack on his class camping trip. It was not only Jack’s first time camping but mine as well. Unless you count glamping I’ve... The post What I Learned on My First Camping Trip With My 9-Year-Old appeared first on Johnny Jet.| Johnny Jet
If you’re a white student in a Los Angeles elementary school, the odds are stacked against you. Your chances of attending a school in which 7 out of 10 of your classmates can read at grade level are only 40%. That’s less than even odds. Asian students have it even worse: Only 29% attend a […]| The 74
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. At CART High near Fresno, there is no gum stuck to the floor. The saffron-yellow walls are unmarred by graffiti. Toting laptops, students file calmly down spacious, light-filled hallways to classes like biotechnology and digital marketing. There’s no fighting, no shouting, no bells. […]| The 74
Why going low in the best way to target big California yellowtail. Learn the techniques and tactics to increase your catch rate.| Salt Water Sportsman
Looking for the latest resale prices for Disney Vacation Club? Here's your guide to the October 2025 average DVC resale price per point. The post October 2025 Average DVC Resale Price Per Point appeared first on Fidelity Real Estate.| Fidelity Real Estate
California utility regulators are moving the state closer to an unprecedented way to pay for electricity.| KPBS Public Media
Greetings CIPAWorld! Happy Halloween! On this spookiest of days, the Southern District of California delivered a decision that should haunt plaintiffs’ counsel who file CIPA cases without sol…| CIPAWorld
Over the past couple of years, I’ve been revisiting the coffee scene in cities like Seattle and San Francisco – cities I know well, but mostly from before this site became my full time job – and it has really illuminated two things. First, the coffee world is evolving. Five years ago (ish), it felt...| Wheatless Wanderlust
San Francisco is one of our favorite cities on the planet, full stop. If you’ve spent any time in this corner of the internet, you’ll probably know that we met in San Francisco, went on our first date in San Francisco (to a Giants game), we moved in together in San Francisco, and we got...| Wheatless Wanderlust
Planning a road trip on Highway 395? You're in for a treat, it's one of our favorite places on earth. Here are our favorite spots in the Eastern Sierra.| Wheatless Wanderlust
Celebrating clean power and community outreach on Sun Day By Flannery Winchester CCL chapters around the country have been busy with outreach this fall. Lots of this outreach rode the wave of public enthusiasm for “Sun Day” — a nationwide day of action celebrating and educating people about the power of clean energy. Our volunteers’ creativity and enthusiasm shined as […] The post Celebrating clean power and community outreach on Sun Day appeared first on Citizens' Climate Lobby.| Citizens' Climate Lobby
Generously funded, renowned faculty and visiting artists, spacious studios, and an exhibition at the Manetti Shrem Museum.| Hyperallergic
Work by the Bay Area artist is on view in Menlo Park, California, through December 20.| Hyperallergic
Santa Barbara’s spectacular botanical garden Ganna Walska Lotusland was the former estate of Polish opera singer Ganna Walska and is considered one of the top ten botanical gardens in the world. The 37-acre (15 ha) garden contains over 3,500 different plants from around the world, many quite rare. Similar species are grouped together to form...| Dirona Around the World
A 16-year-old’s Roblox game, Grow a Garden, has shattered records for the most concurrent players in history.| AP News
Free things to do in San Francisco San Francisco is one of those special places to visit where you can have an exciting experience visiting but you definitely have to pay for every bay cruise,| travelphotodiscovery.com
Read our latest blog, California’s New Notice to Employees: The Workplace Know Your Rights Act from GovDocs Labor Law News.| GovDocs
Almost all states now offer some form of distinction on diplomas for proficiency in English and additional languages.| Education Week
The shallow crust has recovered since California’s 2019 quake, but damage persists at depths greater than 10 kilometers.| Eos
Article that promotes the reuse and recycling of old broadloom carpet in California. Carpet removed in California can be recycled into useful new products.| Carpet America Recovery Effort
This week’s conversation is a follow up with Dustin Mulvaney, a professor of environmental studies at San Jose State University. As you may recall we spoke with Mulvaney in the immediate aftermath of the Moss Landing battery fire disaster, which occurred near his university’s campus. Mulvaney told us the blaze created a true-blue PR crisis for the energy storage industry in California and predicted it would cause a wave of local moratoria on development. Eight months after our conversatio...| Heatmap News
The post Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation Becomes Certified Autism Center™, Joins Community-Wide Accessibility Initiative appeared first on IBCCES.| IBCCES
From redwoods to wine to coastal beaches and more, the best attractions, activities, and fun things to do in Mendocino, California. The post 25 Best Things to do in Mendocino, California appeared first on Bucket List Journey.| Bucket List Journey
Pushing back against what they called politicized attacks on science, state lawmakers, labor unions, university officials and researchers on Monday announced plans for a 2026 ballot initiative that would make California the largest independent funder of scientific research in the nation. The post Researchers Back $23 Billion State Science Fund in Response to Deep Federal Cuts appeared first on San Francisco Public Press.| San Francisco Public Press
During a fraught election cycle filled with fear and immigration crackdowns, preliminary special election results show how San Francisco’s Latino-heavy neighborhoods voted. The post Latinos Were Worried This Election Day. Here’s How They Voted in San Francisco. appeared first on San Francisco Public Press.| San Francisco Public Press
The announcement follows harsh criticism from the Trump administration about California and other states granting licenses to people in the country illegally.| PBS News
Across the country, more anti-vaccine and anti-mask demonstrations are taking scary and violent turns.| AP News
The three-year program provides a rigorous environment for new modes of critical thinking and art making in the context of media and technology.| Hyperallergic
The Golden Trout Wilderness is one of those rare places that captures the imagination—a remote, wild landscape that sits high on many anglers’ bucket lists. Rugged terrain and long miles of backcountry trail can make it feel out of reach, but for those who make the journey, it’s an experience unlike any other.| Trout Unlimited
Americans are honoring veterans throughout the weekend and into the coming days, as Veterans Day falls on Tuesday, November 11. For a number of door … The post Veterans Day and Beyond: Door and Window Companies Give Back to Those Who Served appeared first on Door and Window Market Magazine.| Door and Window Market Magazine
The Golden State is poised to join vital international organizations as the Trump administration retreats from them. The post Make California a G7 Member appeared first on Washington Monthly.| Washington Monthly
By erasing the legal framework that once held it to account, Ontario is trading measurable progress for political convenience—at a time when climate transparency has never mattered more. The post Ontario just erased its climate targets—Here’s why it matters appeared first on PVBuzzMedia.| PVBuzzMedia
This contemporary mountain retreat was designed by Geiszler Architects and JayJeffers Studio, located in Martis Camp, Truckee, California.| One Kindesign
A California appeals court ruled drivers can’t hold phones for maps or any handheld use while driving, reinforcing the state’s distracted driving law.| San Francisco Chronicle
Seller's Advantage buys homes for cash. Find out how it works, read reviews, and learn about alternatives. The post Seller's Advantage Review: A Good Way to Sell Your House Fast? appeared first on Clever Real Estate.| Clever Real Estate
California recently signed into law Senate Bill No. 446, which amends its data breach notification law, Section 1798.82 of the Civil Code, to require covered companies to notify affected California residents within 30 calendar days of discovery of the data breach. The amendment takes effect January 1, 2026. In summary, the amendment: 30-Day Individual Notification... Continue Reading| Data Protection Report
Sam Altman gets his wish! OpenAI got its deal through to turn from a weird charity thing into an ordinary for-profit company. I’m surprised. But they did it. [Bloomberg, archive] Microsoft got everything it wanted for free. Microsoft gets a 27% equity stake, rights to research until 2030 and the software itself until 2032. Microsoft […]| Pivot to AI
Northeast pump prices have climbed as demand for gasoline holds steady and inventories tighten. The post Northeast Pump Prices Climb as Inventories Tighten appeared first on Your AAA Network.| Your AAA Network
Have Northeast gas prices reached a seasonal bottom? The post Northeast Gas Prices Search for Seasonal Bottom appeared first on Your AAA Network.| Your AAA Network
California’s projected use of Colorado River water this year, 3.76 million acre feet as of Reclamation’s Oct. 29 modeling runs, would be, as near as I can tell, the state’s lowest…| jfleck at inkstain
One of the most controversial provisions of SB 131, which created a range of new CEQA exemptions, was an exemption for “a facility for advanced manufacturing, as defined in Section 26003, if the project is located on a site zoned exclusively for industrial uses.” But what on earth might that cover? Is this a broad … Continue reading "Of Pistachios and Water Features"| Legal Planet
Senate Bill 254 (Becker) deservedly received a lot of attention when the Governor signed it into law earlier this year. After many twists and turns and late night speculation of will they/won’t they, SB 254 became a landing pad for a sweeping set of wildfire and electric utility policy adjustments. Among the headlines: Creation of … Continue reading "California Wonders if it is Doing Wildfire Risk All Wrong"| Legal Planet
Finding HIDDEN GEMS through short-term travel and weekend getaways. Sharing tips, affordable itineraries, pet-friendly ideas, and bucket list trips for the part-time tourist!| The Homebody Tourist
Shield States are states that have laws or executive orders in place to protect patients who are seeking or receiving transgender health care and their| QueerDoc • Transgender and Gender Diverse Online Healthcare
London, New York City and Paris made the podium in the newest list of the world’s top cities. Resonance Consultancy, which has been analyzing world cities for 11 years, looked at everything from livability to education, parks and public transit to come up with its list, which I think is always one of the strongest in the biz. London came out on top (it has won the award 11 years in a row), followed by New York City and Paris. Toronto was the top winner in Canada, coming in at number 17, w...| Jim Byers Travel
San Francisco is staring down a deadline to vote on the city’s most consequential housing plan in nearly 50 years. It would allow for higher buildings and more homes across the west side and many other neighborhoods. The latest complicated step toward that goal took place Monday before the Board of Supervisors Land Use Committee. […] The post SF’s Top Economist Stresses Benefit of More Housing, Warns New Plan Won’t Spur Enough appeared first on The Frisc.| The Frisc
As a fresh-faced political candidate, Rep. Derek Tran (D., Calif.) promised voters he wouldn’t accept donations from corporate PACs. But once elected, he broke his word and accepted tens of thousands of dollars from corporate benefactors, campaign finance records show. The post California Congressman Who Campaigned on No Corporate PAC Money Pledge Takes Tens of Thousands of Dollars From Corporate PACs appeared first on .|
Stunning sights and wonderful hiking trails in the desert southwest The post The best places to hike in the southwest during winter appeared first on Explore With Alec.| Explore With Alec
On October 19th we saw the first of two similar-sounding giant s’s on the trip: sequoias, Sequoiadendron giganteum, in Sequoia National Park. (The other giant was saguaros, five days later in Arizona). Below, the texture of sequoia bark caught my attention. Speaking of which, look how the bark at the base of … … Continue reading →| Portraits of Wildflowers
We’d been to Joshua Tree National Park in southern California on November 5, 2016. We returned shortly before sundown on October 20th of this year for our first second look at the park (the second second look came the next morning). The Joshua tree isn’t actually a tree but rather a tree-like yucca, Yucca … … Continue reading →| Portraits of Wildflowers
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.| Articles Archive - KFF Health News
Small-business owners and their employees, who make up nearly half of the Obamacare marketplace, are worried about their health care and their livelihoods as insurance prices surge. Republicans, who have long opposed Obamacare, are at odds over how to respond to upset from one of their party’s most loyal constituencies.| KFF Health News
A 21-year-old semitruck driver accused of being under the influence of drugs and causing a fiery crash that killed three people on a southern California freeway is in the country illegally, U.S. Homeland Security officials said Thursday. That revelation prompted Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to restate earlier concerns about who should be able to obtain commercial driver’s licenses.| PBS News
The post How to Do Universal Studios Hollywood in One Day (Without Losing Your Mind) appeared first on Marcie in Mommyland.| Marcie in Mommyland
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has stated that no murder evidence was found in the ongoing investigation surrounding musician D4vd and the death of teenager Celeste Rivas. The statement came after authorities discovered Rivas’ body in the trunk of a Tesla vehicle registered to D4vd, which led to widespread speculation about their alleged connection […] The post No Murder Evidence Found in Celeste Rivas Investigation, LAPD Says appeared first on Asiaone news.| Asiaone news
New UCLA report maps plastic’s fossil fuel origins as the state considers investments and laws to mitigate its impacts.| UCLA Luskin
New UCLA report highlights actionable solutions for legislators to protect kids from heat.| UCLA Luskin
Green Building Escrow Requirements California 2026 Starting January 1, 2026, California commercial buildings larger than 50,000 square feet must upload energy-use benchmarking data to the state portal before the city will issue a final certificate of occupancy. If the certificate is not available at closing, escrow cannot record the deed and the entire transaction stalls. ... The post Green Building Escrow Requirements California 2026 first appeared on Holding Escrow Services.| Holding Escrow Services
Escrow Holdback An escrow holdback is the safety valve that keeps California business deals alive when the final numbers refuse to behave. Instead of delaying closing while working capital is trued up or an environmental report is finalized, the parties park a slice of the purchase price in a third party account and release it ... The post Escrow Holdback for CA Business Acquisitions first appeared on Holding Escrow Services.| Holding Escrow Services
Business Sale Escrow Wire fraud in California business escrows has jumped 340 percent since 2020, and the average loss now tops $1.1 million per incident. Criminals no longer blast random emails; they study SEC filings, LinkedIn profiles and even Cal UCC records to time their attack during the final 48 hours of a sale. The ... The post California Business Sale Escrow Wire Fraud Alert first appeared on Holding Escrow Services.| Holding Escrow Services
Commercial Real Estate Escrow California commercial deals look smooth at the LOI stage and then sprout surprises once escrow opens. A disciplined checklist keeps the surprises off your closing statement and the champagne on ice. Below is the field-tested sequence Secured Trust Escrow uses on every office, retail and industrial transaction from San Diego to ... The post Commercial Real Estate Escrow Checklist California first appeared on Holding Escrow Services.| Holding Escrow Services
IP Transfer Escrow Costs Selling a software platform, patent portfolio or SaaS code base in California triggers a unique set of escrow costs that do not appear in vanilla real estate deals. The buyer wants the source code, the seller wants the cash, and both parties need a neutral custodian to verify that intellectual property ... The post IP Transfer Escrow Costs for CA Tech Companies first appeared on Holding Escrow Services.| Holding Escrow Services
M&A Escrow A middle market merger or acquisition in California usually runs 90 to 120 days from signed letter of intent to released escrow funds. The escrow phase does not cover the entire span, but it sits at the center of every critical milestone. Once the purchase agreement is countersigned, the buyer wires the initial ... The post M&A Escrow Timeline in California Explained first appeared on Holding Escrow Services.| Holding Escrow Services
Business Escrow California business owners have two main ways to cash out: sell the assets through a business escrow, or sell the stock via a stock purchase agreement. Each path triggers different escrow mechanics, tax outcomes and liability exposure. Pick the wrong wrapper and the seller can lose hundreds of basis points in net proceeds ... The post Business Escrow vs Stock Purchase Agreement CA first appeared on Holding Escrow Services.| Holding Escrow Services
Commercial Escrow Take in CA California commercial escrow rarely closes in the 30 day window that residential agents promise. The statewide average now sits at 45 to 75 calendar days, and Los Angeles County deals often push past 90 when lenders, tenants and city inspectors all want a seat at the table. The clock starts ... The post How Long Does Commercial Escrow Take in CA? first appeared on Holding Escrow Services.| Holding Escrow Services
Who Pays Commercial Escrow Costs in Los Angeles Every Los Angeles commercial purchase agreement has a blank line labeled “Escrow Fees.” Leave it empty and most brokers drop in “50/50.” That single line can move $40,000 on a $20 million deal, yet state law does not care who pays. The Civil Code only says the ... The post Who Pays Commercial Escrow Costs in LA? first appeared on Holding Escrow Services.| Holding Escrow Services
Commercial Escrow Fees in California 2025 - If you're looking for the best escrow company in California, visit our website now and contact us now for more info.| Holding Escrow Services
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Throughout October 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed multiple employment-related Bills into law. These new measures address a wide range of workplace-related matters, including regulations aimed at the use of artificial intelligence, updates on paid leave, and amendments to mediation procedures. While some of these Bills will be subject to legal challenges that delay or...... Continue Reading| Employment Law Worldview
Only 11 states have mandatory open enrollment laws that allow students to easily transfer to other public schools and 26 states allow public schools to charge tuition to public school transfer students.| Reason Foundation
Relationships are key to rebuilding attendance habits that eroded in the pandemic.| Education Week
Ready for a desert adventure? This San Diego to Joshua Tree road trip guide covers the best stops, hidden spots, and scenic views to make your drive memorable.| Road Trip Wanderers
What’s next for President-elect Donald Trump’s criminal cases, immigration policy, justice reform and more.| The Marshall Project
... Read more The post Luxury Picnic on the Beach: The New Must-Try California Experience appeared first on Enjoy Travel Life.| Enjoy Travel Life
The camping shortage is brutal, and the latest federal lands chaos doesn’t help. Streamlined permitting could help more Californians go camping—and rural landowners to care for their properties. The post New California Law Aims to Encourage Private Campgrounds appeared first on Bay Nature.| Bay Nature
Winter getaways hit different when you’re in love. Some couples want to bundle up in matching scarves and sip hot chocolate under the northern lights. Others? They’re booking the first flight to somewhere warm enough for barefoot beach walks and sunset cocktails. The best part about planning a romantic winter escape in the US? There’s... The post 10 Romantic Winter Getaways in the USA appeared first on Romantic Weekend Getaways.| Romantic Weekend Getaways
There are two types of couples: those who love warm weather vacations and those who love cold weather vacations. No matter which you prefer (maybe both?), the decision fatigue just got real. Photo Credit: Deposit| Romantic Weekend Getaways
VENTURA, Calif. — Through its “Christmas On The Ranch” fundraiser, Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) is offering sustainably-grown silver-tipped fir trees from Northern California to support its no-cost agriculture education and healthy eating programs for Ventura County and Santa Barbara County youth. The trees are hand-harvested, measure 6 to 10 feet tall and cost […] The post SEEAG’s “Christmas On The Ranch” Fundraiser Offers Fresh-Cut Christmas Trees From No...| Morning Ag Clips
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California farm advocates feel they may be closer than ever to achieving regulatory changes that would clear the way for wider adoption of autonomous tractors in the state. Despite entrepreneurs from the Golden State leading the way in developing cutting-edge technology used on farms around the world, the use of autonomous equipment […] The post Farm Groups Seek New Autonomous Tractor Regulation appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.| Morning Ag Clips
Explore the Holstein Association Awards recognizing outstanding breeders and leaders in the dairy industry. Nominate today!| Morning Ag Clips
Summer is officially here – the peak season for swimming outdoors. Heal the Bay releases its annual scientific report on bacterial-pollution rankings for hundreds of beaches in California. Download Beach Report Card For more than 30 years, Heal the Bay has assigned annual “A-to-F" letter grades for 700 beaches from Washington State to Tijuana, Mexico,| Heal the Bay
California is the heart and soul of the rave music scene in the United States, with some of the most iconic festivals. The post The Ultimate Guide to Rave Music Festivals in California appeared first on Rovology.| Rovology
