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Opinion: California Must Reinvest in the Next Generation of School Leaders Now
Julian Rojas didn’t grow up imagining himself as a school principal. He grew up imagining his students.
Stefi Mar June 23, 2026
Julian Rojas didn’t grow up imagining himself as a school principal. He grew up imagining his students.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation on May 29 aimed at strengthening protections for California elections, arguing that the measure is necessary to guard against voter intimidation, election interference and unauthorized access to voting systems.
Doctors across the United States say they are treating children for illnesses that routine vaccinations once made increasingly uncommon, raising concerns that years of declining immunization rates are beginning to reverse decades of public health progress.
After a day of impassioned debate, the California Assembly voted 60 to 19 to pass a $356 billion annual state budget on June 15 that includes $253 billion investment in the General Fund.
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Keaton Wagler heads to the Clippers at No. 5; Cameron Carr joins the Lakers after last-minute trade with New York
Thousands of soccer fans arrived in Los Angeles, in general and specifically in the City of Inglewood, June 9-14, 2026.
The U.S. Men’s National Team opened its World Cup campaign in impressive fashion, overwhelming Paraguay 4-1 before a packed crowd at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
The City of Hawthorne hosted the 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration, Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Holly Park (2058 W. 120th Street). The event was held from 11:00 am-3:00 pm.
The 2026 NBA Draft will be held over two nights, with the first round set for June 23 on ABC and ESPN and the second round scheduled for June 24 on ESPN. The Washington Wizards hold the No. 1 overall pick after winning the draft lottery.
The Dodgers’ past week offered a little bit of everything: late-inning stress, uneven pitching, missed opportunities, and enough star power to steady the club as it moved through a demanding June stretch.
Before spending another hour immersed in the lives of strangers online, look around. Call the friend you have not spoken to in years. Check on a family member. Reach out to a colleague who seems withdrawn. Communities are not built by algorithms or celebrities. They are built by ordinary people who choose, day after day, to care for those within their reach.
There are sounds you never forget once you have heard them. The slow crunch of gravel beneath a sheriff’s boots outside a voting station. The sound of a shotgun being cocked. The silence of Black citizens standing in line, afraid to make eye contact. The sound of a church mother whispering, “Baby, if I don’t come home tonight, tell your daddy I tried.”
Black men are dying from a mental health crisis that too often goes unseen.
In 2018, then-Tallahassee mayor Andrew Gillum upset U.S. Rep. Gwendolyn Graham in Democratic Primary in the Florida gubernatorial race.
As discussions continue surrounding the Dallas Mavericks’ plans for a new arena in North Dallas, Dallas City Councilman Maxie Johnson says the conversation is about more than basketball; it’s about equity, community investment, and the future of Southern Dallas.
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