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Planning Commission Denies Appeal of California City Detention Center Site Plan
On July 7, the California City Planning Commission met to hear an appeal filed by Jehan Laner on behalf of the Dignity Not Detention Coalition regarding CoreCivic’s California City detention center.
Statewide Political Training Program Sees Little Central Valley Participation
Emerge California, a political training organization for Democratic women, has trained more than 900 participants since its founding in 2002.
Webinar Highlights Challenges Facing Californians Under Proposed Budget Changes
On Wednesday, the California Endowment hosted an informational webinar to discuss H.R. 1, also known as the “Big Beautiful Bill,” signed under President Donald Trump, and Governor Gavin Newsom’s May Revision, an updated interpretation of California’s state budget.
Unemployment Certification Process Becomes Simpler for Californians
California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) is rolling out updates to its online unemployment certification system as part of an ongoing effort to make benefits more accessible and easier to understand for users across the state.
Rising Tomato Prices Impact Rural Communities
Tomato prices have reportedly risen by 40% as of April 2026, driven by severe weather conditions, increased tariffs, and higher transportation costs.
Advisory Committee Recommends “Unity High School” in DJUHSD Renaming Process
On May 12, the Delano Joint Union High School District (DJUHSD) Board of Trustees held its regular meeting, where one agenda item focused on the proposed renaming of Cesar E.