5.1 million fewer Californians live in drought conditions than did last week
Torrential November rain has reduced the number of Californians living in drought from 13.3 million to 8.2 million in a single week.
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2025-26 Tahoe season pass prices: A cost comparison of 31 ski and snowboarding resorts
A data-driven breakdown of the 2025/26 Ski California Gold Pass, comparing the $4,125 shareable pass to the combined cost of individual resort season passes across California and Nevada.
Disasters
Heavy rain, debris flow risk, and dangerous surf expected across California through the weekend
A strong Pacific storm is bringing heavy rain, debris flow risks, and dangerous surf to California from Thursday evening through the weekend, with the National Weather Service warning of flooding, hazardous travel, and sneaker waves along much of the coast.
Education
Free mental health care at California schools: Parent's guide to the CYBHI program
A new state initiative (CYBHI) makes it easier for students in public schools and colleges to get mental health support. Here's what you need to know.
Maps
5.1 million fewer Californians live in drought conditions than did last week
Torrential November rain has reduced the number of Californians living in drought from 13.3 million to 8.2 million in a single week.
Mental Health
Free mental health care at California schools: Parent's guide to the CYBHI program
A new state initiative (CYBHI) makes it easier for students in public schools and colleges to get mental health support. Here's what you need to know.
Politics
What's in the funding bill that ended the government shutdown? The basics
Understand the complex 394-page bill that ended the 2025 government shutdown. H.R. 5371 provides full-year funding for Veterans, Agriculture, and Congress, while temporarily funding all other agencies through January 30, 2026.
Small Business
Business tax incentives for disability inclusion in California
California businesses can save thousands through federal tax incentives for accessibility. Learn how the Disabled Access Credit and Barrier Removal Deduction help cover costs for ramps, signage, restrooms, and more.
Tax
Complete guide to ABLE accounts in California (2025)
ABLE accounts let Californians with disabilities save up to $18,000 in 2025 without losing SSI or Medicaid benefits. Learn who qualifies, what expenses are covered, and how to open an account.
Conservation
What is "California’s Salmon Strategy for a Hotter, Drier Future", and how's it going?
Almost two years after unveiling a new strategy to prevent salmon extinction, California has moved from planning to action—restoring floodplains and returning ancestral lands to tribes. Here is where the ambitious plan stands as of late 2025.
