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UC Merced Recognized Among Nation's Best Colleges in Money's 2026 List
6+ hour, 28+ min ago (226+ words) UC Merced" Image by Veronica Adrover UC Merced's received strong marks in Money's report for quality of education,"affordability"and student outcomes July 6, 2026 - By Sam Yniguez, UC Merced -"UC Merced continues to rank among the nation's top universities, earning a…...
UC Berkeley To Launch New Nancy Pelosi Institute Focused On Strengthening Democracy
6+ hour, 57+ min ago (328+ words) Chancellor Rich Lyons said the institute aligns with Berkeley's commitment to fostering civil discourse, advancing democracy and preparing students to lead with integrity." "The purpose and impact of the NPI will be defined and strengthened by Berkeley's ability to bring…...
Governor Gavin Newsom Announces California is Deploying 15 Fire Engines and 53 Personnel to Help Colorado Fight the Near 90, 000-acre Aspen Acres Fire
7+ hour, 26+ min ago (287+ words) Colorado is facing critically dry fuel conditions driven by an ongoing drought and recent periods of hot, dry weather. These conditions have resulted in extreme fire behavior, prompting requests for additional out-of-state support. As Californians prepare to celebrate the Fourth…...
Oregon U. S. Senators Decry Sudden Loss of Columbia River Hatchery Funding. The Program Produces Millions of Salmon Hatchery Fish Each Year.
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Sunday-Monday Last Days to Download the Free California State Parks Historian Passport
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (675+ words) What you need to know: As the July 6 deadline to get a free Historian Passport nears, California State Parksfree pass programs are hitting major milestones while connecting hundreds of thousands of Californians with the largest and most diverse state park…...
Missing 70-Year-Old Rondy Packard Jr. Found Alive in Extremely Remote Area of Pine Flat Lake in Fresno County
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (263+ words) Missing 70-Year-Old Man Found Safe" Due to the rugged terrain, the California Highway Patrol's H-40 helicopter hoisted Packard from the scene and safely transported him to awaiting medical personnel. Related: Madera County Sheriff Seeks Public's Help Locating Missing 70-Year-Old Rondy Earl…...
California Governor Gavin Newsom's Fourth Of July Message Calls For A Renewed Fight To Defend Democracy, Warns That The Nation's Democratic Promise Is Under Threat From President Trump, Who Has Repeatedly Undermined The Will Of The People (
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (802+ words) July 5, 2026 - SACRAMENTO" Governor Gavin Newsom on Saturday released his Fourth of July message, calling on Americans to meet this moment with the same courage that has defined generations of movements to expand and protect democracy. In his remarks, the Governor…...
Boycott of Commissaries Highlights Need for California State Senator Steve Padilla's Legislation Limiting Profiteering in ICE Detention Facilities
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (185+ words) In California, every ICE detainee is held in a private detention facility operated by a private corporation on private property under contract with the federal government. California is currently home to seven such facilities, including two located within Senator Padilla's…...
San Diego County Homicide Unit Investigate Officer-Involved Shooting During Arrest of Parolee at Large
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (266+ words) SDPD OIS " 4700 block of Pacific Highway, in San Diego" July 5, 2026 " San Diego County Sheriff's Office officials report that the Homicide Unit is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the morning of June 30, 2026, in the riverbed of the 4700 block of…...
San Diego County Sheriff Reports Suspect Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting Following Fire and Threats to Kill His Mother
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (382+ words) Update - SDPD OIS 1600 block of Sixth Ave. , in San Diego" July 5, 2026 " San Diego County Sheriff's Office officials report that the Homicide Unit responded to an officer'involved shooting that occurred on the afternoon of June 23, 2026, in the 1600 block of Sixth Avenue…...