EducationCalifornia’s childcare and preschool providers struggle amid transitional kindergarten expansionJune 17, 2026Transitional kindergarten has been gradually expanded since 2021 and is now free for all California 4-year-olds. Childcare providers were expected to care for younger children, which comes with additional licensing and staffing requirements.
Sacramento RegionFormer Sac State diversity officer sues President Luke Wood, CSU system over alleged discriminationJune 16, 2026 | Sarit LaschinskyDr. Mia Settles-Tidwell worked at Sac State for over two years before resigning in April 2024. Her lawsuit was filed last year in Los Angeles and alleges multiple instances of discrimination and harassment.
EducationCalifornia students must soon learn personal finance to graduate. Here’s how it will be taughtJune 9, 2026California will require all students to take a personal finance course in order to graduate high school, starting with the class of 2031. Fresno Unified is a pioneer in developing the courses.
EducationEffort to get California dropouts to finish degrees yields promising results, study saysJune 4, 2026In California, more than 5.9 million adults under age 65 have some college credit but no degree. A statewide initiative aims to reengage students who “stopped out.”
EducationFor the Central Valley: University of the Pacific to launch new school of medicineJune 3, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezThe university says it will be the first institution granting Doctor of Medicine degrees outside of California’s major population centers. The school is expected to welcome its first class of students in 2030. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EducationSCUSD board rejects judge’s decision to reverse dozens of layoffsMay 22, 2026 | Ruth FinchAt Thursday night’s board meeting, 93 employees’ terminations were finalized despite an administrative law judge’s decision that insufficient evidence for timely layoff notices were provided.
EducationTroubled Sacramento charter considers move to Yuba City after county board gives it a second chanceMay 21, 2026The Sacramento County Board of Education reverses decision to close Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools. The school had improperly collected $180 million in public funding, prompting the initial closure decision.
EducationNewsom’s revised budget eases budget worries for UC and Cal StateMay 18, 2026Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a proposed budget that included a combined $716.3 million in new base funding for both systems.
EducationBan cell phones in all K-12 schools? Not so fast, say school officialsMay 15, 2026Studies have shown that cell phone use is a serious distraction for students that affects their mental health, social-emotional development and ability to concentrate in class.
Sacramento RegionNorth State lab solves mysteries of human remains at home and abroadMay 11, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezChico State's Human Identification Lab has been working for more than 50 years to help investigators and bring closure to loved ones. Its work has taken experts into the heart of natural disasters, as well as foreign battlefields. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
