US schools still struggle with segregation 70 years after Brown v. Board of Education
Credit: ABCNews.com (NEW YORK) — Schools in the U.S. remain deeply divided along racial, ethnic and economic lines, even as studies show that the K-12 public school population is becoming more diverse. More than a third of
California AG sues ExxonMobil over plastic waste in landmark filing
Jason Marz/Getty Images (SAN FRANCISCO) — In a first-of-its-kind lawsuit, California Attorney General Rob Bonta and a coalition of environmental nonprofit groups are suing ExxonMobil for the company’s alleged role in the global plastics pollution crisis. The
Storm tracker: Potential hurricane could hit Gulf Coast this week
ABC News (NEW YORK) — A potential hurricane — which would be named Helene — is churning in the Caribbean and is forecast to make landfall in Florida on Thursday. The system is forecast to become Tropical
College student who allegedly carved racial slur on teammate no longer enrolled: School
John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images (GETTYSBURG, Penn.) — A Gettysburg College swimmer is no longer enrolled at the school after allegedly carving a racial slur on his teammate’s chest at an on-campus residence during an informal social
Manager at Petaluma Health Center Says a “Fee” Prevented Him from Running for Office
The program manager of the Petaluma Health Center says a mischaracterized fee prevented him from running for office. The Press Democrat reports that Eliot Enriquez was looking to run for a seat on the board of the
Newsom Signs Bill Banning Addictive Feeds to Kids on Social Media
The state is protecting children from becoming addicted to social media. Governor Newsom signed that bill, saying it stops features designed to feed destructive habits. Online platforms can’t provide addictive feeds without parental consent beginning in 2027.
Thicker Plastic Bags Being Banned from California Stores in 2026
California is saying goodbye to those thicker plastic bags at checkout. Turns out, they’re nearly impossible to recycle and facilities won’t take them. The goal was to reduce plastic waste when the state became the first in
California Digital Driver’s Licenses Now Available for Apple Products
Drivers across California are now able to add their license to their iPhone or Apple Watch. This comes a month after it was allowed on Google Wallet. The feature can be used at businesses and TSA checkpoints,
Cal Fire Engineer Arrested for Setting Fires in Sonoma County
A firefighting engineer from Cal Fire, accused of starting at least five fires in Northern California, has been arrested. The suspect, 38-year-old Robert Hernandez, was taken into custody at the Howard Forest Station in Willits. It’s believed
Crowdfunding Campaign Raises $136-Thousand for Sonoma County Schools
The Sonoma County Office of Education has another 136-thousand-dollars-plus to spend on students, thanks to a crowdfunding campaign. The Schools Rule Sonoma County campaign, launched last November, raised money for literacy, STEAM and student well-being programs. The