This new rule could pay Pomona renters thousands to move
Pomona's new 2026 ordinance doesn't just cap rent increases at 5%—it also mandates cash payouts for tenants facing "no-fault" evictions. Find out if you qualify for relocation assistance.
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This new rule could pay Pomona renters thousands to move
Pomona's new 2026 ordinance doesn't just cap rent increases at 5%—it also mandates cash payouts for tenants facing "no-fault" evictions. Find out if you qualify for relocation assistance.
Gov't Benefit Guides
2026 California State Disability Insurance (SDI) Voluntary Plan guide
California’s 2026 Voluntary Plan (VP) rates have been updated, with the maximum weekly benefit increasing to $1,765. Learn how private disability plans operate, understand the new assessment rates for employers, and see how 2026 figures compare to last year.
Conservation
How to track California water levels and flood risk with USGS data: Complete guide for 2026
Master the tools used by state officials to monitor California river levels. This 2026 guide explains how to interpret USGS WaterWatch data, including streamflow status and flood monitoring alerts, to help you understand the hydrological impact of recent atmospheric rivers.
Destinations
Flights from California to Bucharest have dropped well below $700 for late summer 2026
Bucharest offers massive architectural contrasts and an altogether different atmosphere from Western Europe. Here's how to get there from California for less than $700 this summer.
Disasters
LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOOD WARNING extended to 2:00 AM PST in Oxnard, Ventura, and Port Hueneme on Christmas
An atmospheric river of historic proportions has triggered a life-threatening emergency across Ventura County, with the National Weather Service warning of imminent flash flooding for nearly 355,000 residents.
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
Yosemite has officially been added to the range of the gray wolf, per USFWS tracking data
Updated federal mapping confirms that the gray wolf range in California now extends continuously from the Oregon border into Tulare County. This expansion formally places Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia National Parks within the active range of the gray wolf.
Politics
TSA PreCheck remains open (for now), but Global Entry suspended amid DHS shutdown
A partial DHS shutdown has halted Global Entry and temporarily suspended TSA PreCheck this weekend. Here is what the emergency orders mean for travelers and the political fight behind the disruptions.
Business
Complete guide to the $308M "California Competes" tax credit | Applications open January 5th, 2026
California’s $308M tax credit window opens January 5, 2026. We explain eligibility, strategic evaluation factors, and how to apply before the January 26th deadline.
For Animal Lovers
That duck's not a mallard! It's a wigeon
Mallards are California’s most common duck, but they are often confused with the American Wigeon. Here's how to distinguish the two waterfowl by size, flight patterns, and vocalizations.
Consumer
This new rule could pay Pomona renters thousands to move
Pomona's new 2026 ordinance doesn't just cap rent increases at 5%—it also mandates cash payouts for tenants facing "no-fault" evictions. Find out if you qualify for relocation assistance.
Science & Technology
Seamless access, total privacy: How Digital IDs will impact Californians in 2026
Explore California’s 2026 Digital ID, a secure, opt-in system for single sign-on access to state services with privacy-by-design at its core.
