A Martinez assemblymember’s long-settled family property fight is back under scrutiny after doctors rejected claims that her mother had dementia.

California’s minimum wage will climb to $17.40 an hour in 2027, becoming the nation’s highest statewide rate. Bay Area workers may still face higher local wage floors.

California is promoting science from an informational score to a full school accountability metric. The change could reshape how districts prioritize instruction and support struggling students.