Election
From Chino Valley School Board to Statewide Ballot: Sonja Shaw’s 2026 Bid
Chino Valley board president Sonja Shaw led California's June primary and will face Richard Barrera in the November superintendent race.
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Education
Why California schools are returning some of the $1 billion in arts funding
Students face fewer new arts classes as California public schools return unspent Proposition 28 funding due to strict staffing rules.
Business and Finance
California Pizza Kitchen’s rise, bankruptcy and uncertain comeback, explained
California Pizza Kitchen was reportedly acquired by Consortium Brand Partners for $300 million in 2025 following its 2020 bankruptcy filing.
Technology
MouthPad uses tongue and head movements to control computers, but costs $1,400
Augmental Technologies launched MouthPad, a $1,400 tongue-controlled mouthpiece for users with limited mobility to operate digital devices.
Education
California bill by Huntington Beach Sen. Tony Strickland would add health habits to school framework
Students would learn about sleep, nutrition, and screen use under a California health education bill awaiting Governor Newsom's signature.
Environment
Big Bear bald eagle Jackie dies after weeks of intensive veterinary care
Ojai Raptor Center officials said California bald eagle Jackie died Aug. 10 after three weeks of intensive care for severe anemia.
Religion
What Dinesh D’Souza’s new book claims about archaeology and the Bible
Author Dinesh D'Souza's upcoming Charisma House book claims archaeological discoveries support the historical credibility of the Bible.
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Environment
Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle remains critically ill as anemia worsens at Ojai Raptor Center
The Ojai Raptor Center reports California bald eagle Jackie remains critical as her packed cell volume fell to 13% in the latest update.
Arts and Entertainment
San Clemente Fiesta Music Festival Returns Aug. 8
The 71st Fiesta Music Festival comes to Avenida Del Mar in San Clemente on Aug. 8 with live music, cultural performances and family activities.
Education
California Schools Face New All-Gender Restroom Requirement Under SB 760
California school districts must provide an accessible all-gender restroom on every K-12 campus under SB 760.
Politics
Proposition 38 Faces Questions Over $4.2 Billion Earmark for Unnamed LA Research Institute
California's Proposition 38 would fund immunotherapy research with $8.4 billion in bonds; critics say $4.2 billion favors a UCLA-linked institute.
Weather
Strengthening El Niño is keeping the Atlantic quiet as hurricane season enters August
The National Hurricane Center forecasts no tropical activity for the United States Gulf and Southeast coasts over the next seven days.
Environment
California
$10 million fundraising effort aims to save Moon Camp land near Big Bear’s famed eagle nest
Friends of Big Bear Valley raised $10.5M to buy the 62-acre Moon Camp property near Big Bear Lake, California, halting a housing development.
Environment
California
Why Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle needed a blood transfusion — and what comes next
Jackie, the Big Bear bald eagle, is showing signs of improvement after receiving a blood transfusion at the Ojai Raptor Center in California.
Environment
Inland Empire, California
Black bear wanders into Crestline water district office, leaves without damage
A black bear entered the Crestline Village Water District office Wednesday, leaving after two minutes without damage, surveillance video shows.
Food and Dining
Florida
Burger King adds new manager role and Whopper guarantee after customer feedback
Florida-based Burger King is changing its restaurant service this year, introducing a new manager role and a Whopper guarantee for customers.
Health
Special tomato-soy drink cut inflammation markers in a small obesity study, but it is not a shortcut to better health
Ohio State researchers found a special tomato-soy drink reduced inflammation markers in adults with obesity, but the study was small.
Travel
What Terrible’s reopening of Primm Valley Casino means for the Nevada border stop
Terrible's reopened Primm Valley Casino on July 22, offering 422 gaming machines, 250 hotel rooms, and no resort fees at the Nevada border.
Health
What a preventive brain-tumor find means for the full-body MRI debate
While a preventive scan found a brain tumor, health agencies warn that routine full-body MRIs for healthy adults may cause more harm than benefit.