New California laws in effect July 1, 2026
A sweeping slate of new California state laws is in effect July 1, introducing strict regulations across public education, food safety, consumer technology, and transportation.
A sweeping slate of new California state laws is in effect July 1, introducing strict regulations across public education, food safety, consumer technology, and transportation.
Student loan overhaul takes effect: What borrowers and parents need to know about new limits, repayment plans
A massive overhaul of the federal student loan system goes into effect Wednesday, impacting roughly 43 million Americans who collectively owe $1.7 trillion.
A massive overhaul of the federal student loan system goes into effect Wednesday, impacting roughly 43 million Americans who collectively owe $1.7 trillion.
Andrés Chait appointed new LAUSD superintendent following Alberto Carvalho resignation
The LAUSD Board of Education has unanimously named Andrés Chait as permanent superintendent following the resignation of Alberto Carvalho amid an FBI probe.
The LAUSD Board of Education has unanimously named Andrés Chait as permanent superintendent following the resignation of Alberto Carvalho amid an FBI probe.
Johns Hopkins University lays off 110 workers after losing some federal funding
Johns Hopkins University laid off about 110 employees, citing significant cuts to federal research funding. Here's what to know.
Johns Hopkins University laid off about 110 employees, citing significant cuts to federal research funding. Here's what to know.
Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools
The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.
The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.
Massachusetts House passes bill protecting libraries from book bans
Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries.
Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries.
Judge blocks limits on graduate student loans
A federal judge struck down part of a Trump administration policy that would have restricted access to federal loans for students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing and other specialized fields.
A federal judge struck down part of a Trump administration policy that would have restricted access to federal loans for students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing and other specialized fields.
Andres Chait named LAUSD Superintendent
LAUSD appears to have removed the interim-acting tag and named Andres Chait the district's next Superintendent.
LAUSD appears to have removed the interim-acting tag and named Andres Chait the district's next Superintendent.
LAUSD appears to remove acting tag, names Andrés Chait Superintendent
LAUSD has appeared to remove the interim tag and named Andrés Chait the district's next Superintendent.
LAUSD has appeared to remove the interim tag and named Andrés Chait the district's next Superintendent.
California July 1 new laws: Wage hikes, phone-free schools, and tech crackdowns
Check out the major California laws taking effect July 1, covering school cell phone bans, restaurant allergen rules, minimum wage increases, and robotaxi tickets.
Check out the major California laws taking effect July 1, covering school cell phone bans, restaurant allergen rules, minimum wage increases, and robotaxi tickets.
LAUSD adopts sweeping school screen time limits for upcoming academic year
The Los Angeles Unified School District has ratified a comprehensive policy implementing age-based screen time limits and streaming restrictions for the upcoming school year.
The Los Angeles Unified School District has ratified a comprehensive policy implementing age-based screen time limits and streaming restrictions for the upcoming school year.
LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho resigns amid FBI investigation
Alberto Carvalho is resigning from his post as LAUSD Superintendent.
Alberto Carvalho is resigning from his post as LAUSD Superintendent.
Alberto Carvalho out as LAUSD Superintendent
Alberto Carvalho is resigning as LAUSD Superintendent. This comes as Carvalho is at the center of a federal investigation.
Alberto Carvalho is resigning as LAUSD Superintendent. This comes as Carvalho is at the center of a federal investigation.
LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho resigns
LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho has submitted a letter of resignation to the school district.
LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho has submitted a letter of resignation to the school district.
Trump administration to cut student loan interest rates
With millions of student loan borrowers in default, the Trump administration announced a plan for a slight reduction in student loan interest rates to provide some relief for borrowers paying back their loans.
With millions of student loan borrowers in default, the Trump administration announced a plan for a slight reduction in student loan interest rates to provide some relief for borrowers paying back their loans.
Phone-free schools: What to know about California's new campus cellphone law
California's Phone-Free Schools Act (AB-3216) requires school districts to restrict student smartphone use, giving local boards flexibility from Yondr pouches to backpack rules.
California's Phone-Free Schools Act (AB-3216) requires school districts to restrict student smartphone use, giving local boards flexibility from Yondr pouches to backpack rules.
New California laws taking effect July 1, 2026
A wave of new laws hits California on July 1. From minimum wage hikes and school cell phone bans to stricter rules for self-driving robotaxis, here is what is changing in your community.
A wave of new laws hits California on July 1. From minimum wage hikes and school cell phone bans to stricter rules for self-driving robotaxis, here is what is changing in your community.
Over 1,400 UC professors push to reinstate standardized testing, citing math gaps
More than 1,400 University of California professors are demanding the return of standardized testing requirements due to significant gaps in student math readiness.
More than 1,400 University of California professors are demanding the return of standardized testing requirements due to significant gaps in student math readiness.
American Revolution historian Gordon S. Wood dies at 92 after being struck by car
Gordon Wood, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, authored dozens of books and was a longtime professor at Brown University.
Gordon Wood, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, authored dozens of books and was a longtime professor at Brown University.
Community honors Inglewood teen athlete after school allegedly bans her from graduation, prom
Community leaders honored A’Shari Hobbs at a special ceremony after St. Mary’s Academy barred her from participating in graduation, prom, grad night and postseason track competitions.
Community leaders honored A’Shari Hobbs at a special ceremony after St. Mary’s Academy barred her from participating in graduation, prom, grad night and postseason track competitions.