EducationSchool board member stipends haven’t changed in over 40 years. That could change with a new billSeptember 22, 2025California has not raised limits on board compensation since 1984; some maximums were as low as $60 monthly. A bill, waiting for the governor’s signature, leaves it to local boards to decide whether to raise their rates.
EducationAs wildfires burn, a North State playbook aims to support the youngest survivors of disasterSeptember 12, 2025 | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskyChildren can suffer long-term risks to their social, emotional and mental wellbeing after surviving a wildfire. A team of North State researchers has developed a playbook that aims to help them before, during and after disaster. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EducationToo many students, not enough classes: Sac State students struggle amid high enrollmentSeptember 10, 2025Sacramento State just welcomed its second-largest incoming class. Many students are struggling to get into the courses they need.
EducationHow a Sacramento charter school misused $180 million and became a poster child for reformSeptember 3, 2025Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools will now have to repay the state.
