Bay Area Teens Face Admissions Roulette By UC Major
Interactive charts from the San Francisco Chronicle and UC data show sharp differences in acceptance rates and admitted GPAs by major for fall 2025. Berkeley CS ticked up but high‑demand programs remain tight.
LA County Sends $3.6M To Small Businesses Hurt By ICE
LA County says it has distributed about $3.6 million in emergency grants to 850+ small businesses hit by federal immigration enforcement, funding rent, payroll and repairs. The awards are part of a county-run resiliency fund set up last fall.
Detroit Seniors May Need FAFSA To Walk At Graduation
Detroit’s school board is considering making FAFSA completion a graduation requirement for the class of 2027, with opt-outs and state grant money tied to the plan. The debate centers on outreach, privacy and whether the dollars are worth changing graduation rules.
Paychecks Vanish, Patience Snaps: NEON Staff Move To Haul Cleveland Health Nonprofit Into Small Claims Court
NEON workers in Cleveland are taking unpaid‑wage claims to small‑claims court after missed paychecks and lapsed benefits. The move comes as a lender threatens foreclosure on clinic properties.












