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Carvalho Resigns as LAUSD Superintendent Amid Ongoing Federal Investigation

June 22, 2026 12:14 pmJune 22, 2026 12:26 pm

Alberto Carvalho, Superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), abruptly resigned effective Sunday, June 21, 2026, citing a desire to keep schools “focused on students and learning without distraction.” His departure comes nearly four months after FBI agents...

Nevada Leads Nation in Job Growth Under Governor Joe Lombardo

June 20, 2026 11:40 amJune 20, 2026 11:40 am

Nevada has posted strong economic numbers over the past year, accounting for approximately 12% of all new jobs created nationwide, according to a CNBC report citing Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The Silver State, which represents roughly 1% of the...

Lombardo Vows to Keep Fighting for Girls’ Sports After Nevada Supreme Court Ruling Clears Path for Voters

June 19, 2026 12:48 pmJune 19, 2026 12:48 pm

Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo on Friday declared that the battle to protect girls’ and women’s sports from biological males is far from over, even after legal delays prevented a ballot initiative from qualifying for the November 2026 election. In a...

Democrats’ Bill Would Let Officials Charge Thousands and Sue Citizens for Requesting Public Records

June 19, 2026 11:44 amJune 19, 2026 12:04 pm

A controversial bill advancing through the California Legislature would dramatically restrict public access to government records, allowing agencies to delay responses, impose high hourly fees, and even sue requesters they label as “malicious.” Assembly Bill 1821, authored by Assemblymember Blanca...

California Budget Pumps $350 Million into ‘Immigrant Newcomer’ School Program

June 18, 2026 2:45 pmJune 19, 2026 8:09 am

As California lawmakers grapple with a massive state budget and ongoing fiscal pressures, Assemblymember Matt Haney (D–San Francisco) announced on Thursday that the Legislature’s budget plan includes a $350 million “investment” in the California Newcomer Education and Well-Being Program (CalNEW)....

LA City Council Advances Measure to Allow Noncitizens to Vote in Local Elections

June 18, 2026 11:06 amJune 18, 2026 11:13 am

In a 10-5 vote on Wednesday, the Los Angeles City Council advanced a charter amendment (see below) that could eventually allow noncitizens to vote in citywide and Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) elections. The proposal, introduced by DSA Councilmember...

DeMaio Calls for Investigation into Newsom’s Use of Taxpayer Funds in Personal DOJ Criminal Probe

June 17, 2026 12:21 pmJune 17, 2026 5:28 pm

California State Assemblymember Carl DeMaio is demanding a formal state investigation into whether Governor Gavin Newsom improperly used taxpayer-funded staff and resources to defend himself and his wife in a personal federal criminal investigation. In a press release issued today,...