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Massive California Wildfire Devours Timber Amidst Extremely Hot and Dry Conditions

California's largest wildfire of the year continues to ravage timber amid exceptionally hot and dry conditions.

The Park Fire has burned over 660 square miles (1,709 square kilometers) since it started on July 24 near Chico in the Sacramento Valley, spreading north along the western edge of the Sierra Nevada. Cal Fire reported that containment is still at 34%.

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Housing | California Real Estate

California Housing Crisis: Cities Named Among the Worst for First-Time Homebuyers

A recent study by personal finance platform WalletHub indicates that aspiring homeowners in California may face greater challenges getting onto the property ladder compared to most other Americans.

Realtor.com Lists These California Cities as Some of the 'Hottest Housing Markets' in the US

A popular real estate site reports that certain California towns are experiencing quick-moving supply and rising demand in their housing markets.

Audit Reveals California Risked Millions in Homelessness Funds Due to Inadequate Anti-Fraud Protections

by Marisa Kendall

August 6, 2024

When California housing regulators come into conflict with voters, who tends to come out on top?

by Ben Christopher

July 25, 2024

Southern California Home Prices Surge Nearly 8% in June, Hitting All-Time Highs

by Andrew Khouri

July 10, 2024

Will the Budget Shortfall Lead to Reduced Funding for Homelessness Prevention?

by Guy Marzorati

June 10, 2024

Education

University of the Pacific earns a spot on Money's 'Best Colleges in America' list

by Hannah Workman

UC implements restrictions on where academic departments can share opinions amid the Gaza War

by Mikhail Zinshteyn

California aims to fast-track schools' initiatives to develop 2.3 million housing units

by Emma Gallegos

Parents, Get Up to Speed on 11 Changes in California Schools

by Paris Barraza

California to Provide AI Training for Students and Educators

by Louis Stewart

Rural California schools urgently need state assistance for everything from special education to construction

by Carolyn Jones

University of California President Drake to resign

by Michael Burke

California School Counselor of the Year: Stockton Unified Counselor is Honored with the Award

by Hannah Workman

Blevins has been a school counselor for Stockton Unified School District since 2018. Prior to joining Pacific Law Academy in 2023, she spent five years at Hazelton Elementary School.

In addition to her role as a school counselor, Blevins serves on the Board of Directors for the California Association of School Counselors and teaches the education counseling master's program at the University of La Verne.

Health

California Bill Proposes Penalties for Insurers Providing Outdated Information

The California Medical Association, which represents the state’s physicians, is opposing a bill that would impose fines on insurers for inaccurate provider networks that result in confusing doctor referrals.

Social Media Bans May Hinder Teenagers' Access to Mental Health Assistance

The impact of social media on young people's mental health is not fully understood. Nonetheless, Congress, state legislatures, and the U.S. Surgeon General are proceeding with age restrictions and warning labels for platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.