Californias 2025-26 Budget Boosts Early Education and Supports Teachers

California's new 2025–26 state budget, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, emphasizes significant investments in public education, particularly in early learning and support for educators. The budget allocates $215 million specifically for enhancing literacy, with a focus on early-grade reading instruction.Additionally, it doubles the minimum... Read More.

Leonhardt Family Endowment Fund Supports Plumas County Students

Inclusion is the defining word for the Leonhardt Foundation making it an ideal fit to be part of the foundations’ funding and community support platform.“Many scholarships are for scholastics only,” says Mark Leonhardt, spokesperson and director for the family endowment fund. “We are a... Read More.

CDCR Supports Pride Month with Rainbow Patches

For the first time, CDCR has authorized rainbow patches to be worn by staff during Pride Month.CDCR rainbow patch for Pride Month, authorized for the month of June on approved uniforms. The new CDCR Pride Month rainbow patch.Ron Broomfield, director for the Division of Adult... Read More.