Government
Former Democrat governor who cemented California’s sanctuary laws now says they’ve gone too far(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Former California Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown on Thursday acknowledged that some sanctuary cities in his state have gone way beyond the bill he signed into… Read More
Public Education
California accreditor wants to ax DEI requirements(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) is considering removing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) language from its accreditation standards. The accreditor is responsible… Read More
Culture
2 kindergarteners stable after shooting at California Christian schoolTwo kindergarteners are in critical but stable condition after a shooting at a California Christian school Wednesday, CNN reported. Authorities say Glenn Litton, 56, targeted the… Read More
Courts
17 felony charges for CA elementary school principal who allegedly molested 8 childrenA California elementary school assistant principal was charged with 17 felony counts for allegedly molesting eight children. David Lane Braff Jr., 42, from Thousand Oaks, California, was arrested on Friday… Read More
Courts
Two Christian athletes sue their California high school, alleging violations of Title IX, free speechTwo Christian teens are suing their high school for allowing a biological male on their cross-country team. The girls, referred to as K.S. and T.S. in the… Read More
Christian Schools
Christian high school forfeits playoff game against transgender opponentA Christian high school in California has forfeited a girls’ volleyball game against an opposing school with a male player. In a statement to families… Read More
Politics
America’s bluest cities shifting to the right amid rampant crime and homelessness(Daily Caller News Foundation) – America’s most liberal cities and states have shifted their policies to the right in recent elections, as crime and homelessness remain large issues in Democratic… Read More
Government
California voters approve $10B school bond; mixed results on bond measures elsewhereCalifornia voters have approved a $10 billion school bond, despite warnings repayment could take decades. On Tuesday, California voters approved Proposition 2 by a 57% to… Read More
Courts
Orthodox Jewish families win appeal against California for religious discrimination in special ed caseOrthodox Jewish families scored a legal victory when a U.S. Court of Appeals overturned a prior ruling. In accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), California allows students… Read More
Public Education
This California teacher opposes teachers’ unions. Here’s why.Peggy Nguyen has been a teacher for almost 30 years, but she doesn’t support teachers’ unions. “I recently heard someone say that if you’re against the teachers’ union then you… Read More
Culture
Jewish 7th grader harassed so badly at California public school she transferred to private Jewish schoolA Jewish girl is suing her California school after alleged harassment by staff and fellow students forced her to leave the school. The 12-year-old Jewish girl’s family filed the lawsuit… Read More
Culture
Three states will vote on repealing marriage amendments(The Daily Signal) – Voters in three Western states will consider ballot measures this November to repeal marriage amendments previously approved by voters. These measures would add redundant legal fortifications… Read More
Courts
Jewish educators sue California teachers’ union they say supported antisemitismFour Jewish teachers are suing their California teachers’ union for alleged antisemitism and its refusal to let them leave the group. The lawsuit, announced on Oct. 7, was filed against… Read More
Public Education
Unsustainable spending, declining student enrollment may force closure of 1 in 10 San Francisco schoolsNearly a tenth of San Francisco’s 121 public schools would close under a recent proposal, which concedes the California district cannot maintain its current fiscal trajectory. “While not unique to… Read More
Public Education
California parents outraged after teacher promotes transgenderism to 4-year-oldsA California school district became embroiled in controversy when parents complained about a transgender teacher instructing 4-year-olds on gender identity. According to local media, multiple members of the public who… Read More
Public Education
California school cell phone ban makes some parents uneasyParents in California have mixed feelings about the state’s looming restrictions on cell phones in schools. California public schools must begin limiting or prohibiting student cell phones in time for… Read More
Government
California pushes $10B school bond on taxpayersCalifornia voters will soon decide the fate of a $10 billion school bond measure for K-12 schools and community colleges. Proposition 2 would authorize borrowing $10… Read More
Public Education
Former student calls California teacher ‘predator who stole my innocence, impregnated me’A longtime California teacher stands accused of sexually abusing two former underage students, fathering a child with one. The Anaheim Police Department (APD) says the first woman came forward Aug. Read More
Public Education
University police stock up on weapons after anti-Israel protests engulfed school(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The University of California Board of Regents approved a request for additional non-lethal weapons from the Los Angeles campus police Thursday following massive pro-Palestinian protests… Read More
Courts
California city sues Gavin Newsom over parental rightsA California city is suing Gov. Gavin Newsom for a new state law which requires educators to hide students’ gender identity issues from their parents. Huntington Beach, a suburb of… Read More