Technology California jury finds Meta, Google liable for teen’s mental distress in landmark social media trial The jury awarded a family $3 million in the closely-watched case over Facebook and YouTube addiction. By Colin Lecher • March 25, 2026
Environment California regulators obscured records in hazardous waste rulemaking DTSC added documents to a rulemaking record but buried them from easy public access. By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde • March 25, 2026
Commentary California governor’s race gets weirder with debate cancellation, new poll USC cancelled its debate amid allegations of bias because all the invited candidates are white while candidates of color were not invited. By Dan Walters • March 25, 2026
Commentary AI reminded me to lead in my classroom, not follow someone else’s dictates This change isn’t just about technology. It’s about whether teachers reclaim their role as designers of learning or wait to be told what to do next. By Al Rabanera • March 25, 2026
Economy Feds ramp up scrutiny in yearslong dispute over California airport money The FAA wants California to prove it’s allocating jet fuel tax revenue to aviation. Hundreds of millions of dollars are at stake. By Levi Sumagaysay • March 25, 2026
Homelessness A new homelessness strategy is sweeping California Homelessness prevention shows promising results in California, as advocates push to spread it statewide and nationally. By Marisa Kendall • March 25, 2026