Portland Public Schools told families that Metropolitan Learning Center will phase out its high school program and reconfigure as a K‑8 campus amid low enrollment and funding limits.

Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan launched Garry’s List, a statewide nonprofit to publish voter guides, commission policy research and host events aimed at pro‑growth candidates.

Portland’s alternative weekly has returned to a monthly print edition after new owner Noisy Creek invested in staff, higher wages and a ticketing-driven business plan.

Stanislaus Animal Services says about 30 dogs at its Modesto shelter face euthanasia as overcrowding overwhelms staff; adoptions and fosters are urgently needed.

The Board of Supervisors asked county staff to study whether RVs and mobile homes could be permitted for Eaton Fire survivors — including placements in some rights‑of‑way — with a report due in 21 days.

A Portage Park parent says a third‑grade Black History lesson used tape and role‑play to simulate slavery; CPS says it is reviewing the lesson and prioritizing student well‑being.

Residents packed City Hall and demanded answers after natural‑gas bills jumped following Entergy’s sale to Delta Utilities; the company has rolled out $250 relief while regulators press for clarity.

San Francisco will extend tuition credits to many more families, but a slow provider‑approval process and mismatched openings threaten to delay the July expansion.

Cobb County is opening its 2027 HUD Grant Application Cycle, offering federal funds for community initiatives targeting low- and moderate-income residents. Workshops are available to aid applicants.

Dearborn reports a 14% crime rate drop for the second consecutive year due to increased police staffing, new technology, and public safety investment.

Austin ISD paused a decision on consolidating Blackshear and Oak Springs after a packed meeting and nearly 350 survey responses. Families urged the district to protect Blackshear’s community legacy.

Recovered doorbell footage in the Nancy Guthrie case shows a masked figure and raises new questions about what Nest, Ring and other cloud cameras actually keep. This could matter for Bay Area homeowners.

Students from Wayne-Westland Community Schools presented a slideshow on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy during a Black History Month event at a State Board of Education meeting.