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By Kristen Hwang, CalMatters

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When Kekoa Gittens was 3, his preschool teacher told his mother he was a problem. He couldn’t sit still. He didn’t participate. When other kids learned the alphabet, he didn’t pay attention. 

Kate Rix, EdSource

The Trump administration released its proposed 2027 budget Friday, requesting $76.5 billion for education — a $2.3 billion decrease from 2026 funding.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – It’s once again time for the Lake County Weed Management Area’s annual “Invasive Weeds Tour for 2026.” 

UPDATE: Authorities said Ashley has been located and is safe.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teen.

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or Cal Fire, has launched its annual home hardening and defensible space media and education campaign prompting Californians to take action to prepare their homes and property for wildfire. 

By Adam Echelman, CalMatters

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Thousands of immigrant California truck drivers are in legal limbo after the Trump administration ordered the state to revoke their licenses earlier this year. Many are now out of work and unable to support their families.