Silver Valley High School’s Automotive Career Technical Education Program made history by being the first high school automotive team to compete at the King of the Hammers, a challenging off-road racing event held from January 22 to February 7. Competing on January 31, the team finished ninth out of 26 in the Class 11 race….

Dan Walters, a CalMatters columnist, writes that although California has significantly increased education spending under Gov. Gavin Newsom, many school districts remain in financial trouble. Per-pupil funding has risen from about $17,000 to over $27,000 since Newsom took office, though inflation reduces the real gain. The proposed 2026–27 budget includes $88.7bn in state funds, but…

The Los Angeles USD (LASUSD) 5K Health and Wellness Festival took place at Dodger Stadium, promoting fitness and mental health as the community recovers from recent fires. LAUSD Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho, who participated in the run, expressed the event’s spirit, saying, “When 10,000 people who believe in LAUSD come together, we’re looking at 10,000…

The California Transportation Commission has awarded $13m to four Active Transportation programs in Marina, Seaside, and Salinas, as announced by the Transportation Agency for Monterey County. “These awards demonstrate what we can accomplish when local communities, schools, and regional partners work together,” said TAMC Executive Director Todd Muck. The funding includes $9.4m for the Broadway…

During a recent Hernando School District board meeting, teachers expressed frustration over insufficient support from the board. Melinda Cook, a teacher with 23 years of experience, said: “Thirty-one years and we’re still not budgeting for the people who are in our schools.” Concerns were raised about low morale and ongoing contract negotiations, with HCTA president…

The Placentia-Yorba Linda USD board recently faced significant opposition regarding a proposed resolution supporting federal law enforcement, including ICE. Trustee Leandra Blades argued for the resolution, stating, “The resolution is not just discussing ICE, it’s talking about federal, state and local law enforcement because all of them come onto our campuses.” However, the board majority…