A state bill would let Southwestern College pilot four applied bachelor’s degrees to serve South Bay employers — but UC and Cal State say the move circumvents a 2021 safeguard. The measure cleared the Assembly and now heads to the Senate.

Marni von Wilpert led local Democrats’ pre-endorsement for the 48th with about 68.8% but fell just short of the 70% needed to clinch the nod. Delegates will finish the decision at the Feb. state convention.

San Francisco educators voted 97.6% to authorize a strike as negotiations stall. A neutral fact-finder's report due Feb. 4 will shape whether a walkout comes next.

Trustees approved layoffs and extra furloughs as SCUSD races to close a multi‑million‑dollar gap and avoid a possible state takeover. The district says the cuts are aimed at protecting classrooms while fixing its books.

The Oklahoma House Democratic Caucus has proposed policies to support Oklahomans' financial stability, addressing wages, utility pricing, insurance premiums, and education funding.

Montgomery County Council discusses Bill 4-25 on surveillance tech regulations and reviews the Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan for community development and environmental stewardship.

TEA will correct roughly 4,200 errors in the state’s Bluebonnet Learning curriculum after the State Board delayed a vote. Licensing flags and publishing mistakes have amplified concerns about the rollout.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem discussed TSA success and modernization plans at Miami International Airport, amid scrutiny and calls for her resignation.

The Florida Department of Government Efficiency released reports highlighting wasteful spending in several counties, targeting DEI initiatives and environmental programs, with implications for future fiscal oversight.

Students from St. Leo the Great School visited firefighters at Station 42, sharing cards and spending time with the crew, as shared on Cleveland Fire's Facebook page.

Bloomington's Economic and Sustainable Development department discusses a new plan for Kirkwood Avenue, suggesting year-round vehicle access and improved parklets, balancing pedestrian needs with commerce and city resources.

Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina reflects on his state's historical contributions to American democracy as the nation marks its 250th anniversary, emphasizing continual democratic engagement.

Ohio Republicans propose a bill to upgrade disruption of religious services from a misdemeanor to a felony, following a protest at a Minnesota church.