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A new federal law requires California colleges to prove that their graduates earn more than someone with only a high school diploma or face losing access to federal loans. About 300 California programs may fail the test, including many cosmetology and some arts programs.

The entire incident was captured on a home security camera.

The federal complaint alleges that San Jose State University police have since October 2024 recorded more than 20 instances of hateful and threatening messages written in men’s and gender-neutral restrooms around the San Jose State campus.

Since the program’s inception, the DA’s office has successfully distributed more than $280,000 in grants to almost 60 local organizations. Application deadline is Aug. 14.

Since Gavin Newsom became governor, state support for California’s public universities has grown by 50%.

In the 1940s, Gordon Getty, a son of oil magnate J. Paul Getty, lived with the Newsom family while attending school in San Francisco.

Ken Pham Tran was convicted by a jury last month after a trial for felony insurance fraud, felony vandalism and reckless driving. 

California’s tribal casinos found an ally in Attorney General Rob Bonta who sought to ban blackjack at private cardrooms, but a judge ruled Bonta overstepped his authority. 

Private prison company CoreCivic will continue operating two large ICE detention centers in California after selling the properties to the Department of Homeland Security.

Prosecutors said Ray Fitzgerald Montgomery, 59, violently assaulted and strangled a 42-year-old woman in 2024 in his home.

All consumer fireworks — including those labeled "Safe and Sane" — are dangerous and illegal to use, possess, or sell in almost all of Santa Clara County. The lone exception is the City of Gilroy.

The statewide primary total approached California’s 44% average for the last five presidential primary elections. In the last five gubernatorial elections, the total voter turnout averaged just 33%. In Santa Clara County, the voter turnout was below the statewide total, just 39%.

Gov. Newsom backed away from aggressive measures last year to ban price-gouging at the pump after two California refineries announced closures. Economists say retail gas prices are shaped by algorithms, supplier contracts and the buying power of the biggest brands.

The high court ruling allows states to ban transgender student athletes from playing on girls’ and women’s teams, but doesn’t require it – which means that California and 22 other states can keep their current policies.

The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority said Measure D will generate $17 million annually for wildfire protection, clean water and open space conservation.