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Newsom Halted Executions Years Ago. Could Full Abolition Be Next?
California's death penalty stands at a crossroads, and it's Gov. Gavin Newsom who holds the key to what happens next.
Back in 2019, Newsom halted...
California’s School Start Time Law Wins Praise for Boosting Student Sleep
California’s experiment with pushing back school start times appears to be paying off, according to new research that finds students are sleeping more, struggling...
Decades of Pension Payments, Then a $1 Million Bill: One Woman’s Fight With CalPERS
A former Riverside County official who spent her career managing the estates of people who died without heirs says she never imagined a part-time...
Western Center Academy student named National Merit semifinalist
Anum Firoz of Western Center Academy in Hemet is listed among the 2027 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists announced Sept. 9.
Hemet appoints Cameron Phillips Extra Help Fire Chief
Council approved Resolution 2026-153 appointing Cameron Phillips Extra Help Fire Chief effective Sept. 14 as a temporary CalPERS retired annuitant.
