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Prosecutors probing deaths charge shop clerk, son with selling kratomFederal prosecutors in Mississippi say they have charged a store clerk and his son with selling kratom that authorities believe is linked to the death of a University of Mississippi student.

Santa Rosa Press Democrat3d agoWhole story →

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How California is creating a workaround to save defunded college programsThe bill comes as UC President Milliken has warned the university community that the federal government's threats to cut funding "represent one of the gravest threats to the University of California" in its 157-year history.

Santa Rosa Press Democrat3d agoWhole story →

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New California law makes it easier for English learners to reclassify as fluentA bill simplifying the reclassification of English-learning students was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday.

Santa Rosa Press Democrat4d agoWhole story →

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$7.5-billion mini-NIH plan goes to California voters under bill signed by NewsomCalifornia voters will decide whether to establish a $7.5 billion state scientific research arm — similar to the National Institutes of Health — after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will put the proposal on the March 2028 ballot.

Santa Rosa Press Democrat5d agoWhole story →

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Watchdog says Trump can’t cancel more than $800M in spending approved by CongressThe GAO says the maneuver known as a “pocket rescission” is illegal.

Santa Rosa Press Democrat6d agoWhole story →

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Newsom vetoes bill calling for college student feedback on campus protest rulesAfter dividing lawmakers and barely clearing the Legislature last month, a bill pushing for greater transparency on the implementation of campus protest rules at California’s public universities has been vetoed by Newsom.

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Senate resoundingly approves sweeping college sports measureThe outlook for the legislation, which seeks to stabilize the unsettled collegiate sports landscape, is uncertain in the House. It was one of the last congressional actions before the midterms.

Santa Rosa Press Democrat7d agoWhole story →

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Wildfire and water research grants saved as Trump EPA permanently restores $19 million in University of California research grantsThe Environmental Protection Agency has agreed to permanently restore about $19 million in University of California research grants — including studies into wildfire-smoke health effects and water management — it had previously canceled, according to a settlement filed in federal court Wednesday.

Santa Rosa Press Democrat12d agoWhole story →

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Campus jobs for undocumented students blocked by Newsom vetoGov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a bill that would have opened paid campus jobs to undocumented students at California’s public colleges and universities.

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California establishes Dolly Parton Day to honor late country music iconGov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill requiring California governors to annually proclaim Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day, honoring the late country music star’s contributions to music, literacy and philanthropy.

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UC temporarily blocked from enforcing transgender name and pronoun rulesIn a conservative win, campus members of an education advocacy organization may refer to transgender people using names and pronouns that are not consistent with that individual's gender identity, according to a federal court ruling that restricts University of California anti-harassment policies. The ruling issued by U.S. District Judge Fred W.…

Santa Rosa Press Democrat16d agoWhole story →

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College sports bill inches ahead in Senate as it punts other issuesCongress has struggled to pass major legislation, putting off debates on spending & more, but the Senate can agree on a college sports bill.

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Judge strikes down Trump policy that cut millions in teacher trainingA federal judge struck down a 2025 order from the Trump administration that cut hundreds of millions of dollars in teacher-training money.

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Sweeping college sports overhaul bill clears hurdle in Senate voteLegislation to regulate college sports cleared a hurdle in the Senate. The bill aims to put guardrails around spending in college sports.

Santa Rosa Press Democrat19d agoWhole story →

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Federal charges announced in Texas are part of broader Trump focus on noncitizen votingResearch shows voting by noncitizens is rare, and violations can result in felony charges and possible deportation.

Santa Rosa Press Democrat20d agoWhole story →

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Protect College Sports Act gets renewed push and fresh opposition as college football returnsProponents of the Protect College Sports Act are pushing to pass the legislation through the Senate before the chamber breaks in the coming weeks.

Santa Rosa Press Democrat21d agoWhole story →

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Conservative group files federal civil rights complaint against East Bay school districtThe complaint alleges that Oakland Unified has racially discriminated against its students in academic programs for the past decade.

Santa Rosa Press Democrat23d agoWhole story →

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Schools, libraries sound alarm over potential changes to federal internet programIn June, the FCC announced it would be exploring changes to the E-Rate program.

Santa Rosa Press Democrat24d agoWhole story →

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Man flew from Boston to Walnut Creek to sexually abuse girl, feds sayJustice Depina, 28, allegedly told the teen he always wanted a high school sweetheart, but instead he got federal and state felony charges.

Santa Rosa Press Democrat27d agoWhole story →