California, L.A. brace for Trump’s new threats to cut funds over immigration stance
WASHINGTON — State and local officials are once again on the defensive after President Trump renewed threats Wednesday to strike…
The biggest startups raised a record amount in 2025, dominated by AI
The excitement around artificial intelligence led to a record year for certain types of fundraising. Silicon Valley’s AI…
LA shoppers could see a new sales tax to help fund the city’s fire department
L.A. shoppers could see an additional 0.5% sales tax that would help fund the Los Angeles Fire Department.…
San Diego Foundation grants $3m to nonprofits to cover federal cuts
The San Diego Foundation offices in Liberty Station. The San Diego Foundation announced Monday that it had granted…
Local Orgs. Unite Against Housing Crisis
By Joe W. Bowers Jr., California Black Media Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) represents California’s 61st Assembly District. As…
Fresno farmers can get paid to save groundwater – SJV Water
Money is available to growers within the Fresno Irrigation District to help cover the cost of improving irrigation…
Endangered San Joaquin kit fox pups call CSU Bakersfield home
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — You might not notice them during your walk to class, but they’re there. Endangered…
Newsom taps former CDC leaders critical of Trump-era health policies
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced a new California-led public health initiative, tapping what he called a “dream…
Oakland issues $334 million in bonds to fund new and ongoing infrastructure projects
THE CITY OF OAKLAND has successfully issued bonds worth $334 million to fund infrastructure projects, Mayor Barbara Lee,…
Old Sacramento playground project costs rise, city council approves funding
A PLAYGROUND IN OLD SACRAMENTO, AND DOCUMENTS SHOW THAT THE PROJECT’S ESTIMATED COST JUMPED BY MORE THAN $710,000.…
Congress approves economic lifeline for rural schools in California
In February 2023, Jaime Green, the superintendent of a tiny school district in the mountains of Northern California,…
City advances $15M for projects totaling 528 affordable homes
Construction in San Diego. (Photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego) The city of San Diego Monday recommended…