California’s Workforce Pell Rush Already Running Late For 2026 Launch
State officials warn students may not see new Workforce Pell grants when the federal program starts July 1 as California builds the systems and data agreements needed to deliver payments.
‘Buy A Mirror’: UCLA’s AI Crackdown Has Students Lawyered Up
Students at UCLA and other UC campuses report invasive proctoring — mirrors, monitored desks and oral exams — while false AI‑cheating accusations rise. Experts urge assessment reform.
Developers Target Pasadena’s Single-Family Streets as Apartments Creep In Near Transit
Developers have filed plans to replace single‑family homes with multi‑unit buildings near Pasadena’s Lake Station, using state density bonuses to exceed local zoning. Early design hearings are underway.
California’s Cash Cow Economy Is Bleeding Its Residents Dry
New UC Berkeley and national reports show California’s huge GDP sits beside rising cost‑adjusted poverty and out‑migration. Policy choices about building and permitting are central to the fix.
Culver Commons Loads Up on Local Bites, Craft Beer and Neon Nostalgia
Culver Commons is turning the former Culver Public Market site into a compact, food-forward center with Smog City Brewing, El Moro and other local names, plus a restored neon sign and public parking.












