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California Reintroduces Cursive Writing in Schools to Address Skills Gap

Traditional handwriting is making a comeback in California schools with the recent signing of a bill by the Governor. EdSource reports that Assembly Bill 446, championed by Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva, D-Fullerton, mandates cursive instruction for students in the first through sixth grades, with flexibility... Read More.

Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Cold and Stormy Winter

A centuries-old tradition rooted in mathematical statistics, the Farmer's Almanac has unveiled its extended winter forecast, predicting a chilly and stormy season ahead. The forecast lays out key periods when bundling up, stocking up on hot chocolate, planning cozy stay-at-home days, and even organizing... Read More.

U.S. Postal Service Releases Dog Attack National Rankings

The postal service says dogs must know how to stay in place as carriers make deliveries to your homes and businesses in your neighborhood.To emphasize the seriousness of this issue, USPS sponsors a Dog Bite Awareness Week every June. This year’s theme was “Even... Read More.

CDCR Expands Weekend Visits

The incarcerated in state prisons will soon have longer visitation weekends as the CA Dept of Corrections expands in-person visits to three days. The move aligns with the legislature's latest goals and is set to begin on July 7th. The expansion will also include... Read More.

CDFW Provides Nearly $36M for Projects to Save Salmon

Due to a dwindling population, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has closed salmon fishing for the 2023 season.California’s drought over the last three years has finally taken it’s toll. Significantly reducing salmon numbers as there is less water on land to... Read More.

DWR Says April Snowpack Trending to Largest in 70

The Department of Water Resources says this year's snowpack is "likely 1st or 2nd largest" in over 70 years. In the DWR's fourth snow survey of the year, Survey Manager Sean DeGuzman said at the Sierra Central Snow Lab in Soda Springs that the... Read More.

Avian Flu Spreads to Second Mammal Species, Reports CDFW

Avian flu has now spread to a second species, says the California Department of Wildlife.CDFW health experts have confirmed that the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1, a strain of the virus typically found in birds, was detected in two mountain lions in December 2022... Read More.
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