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A bill requiring school resource officers, or SROs, to receive training in the use of opioid antagonists such as naloxone that can prevent overdose deaths, is moving forward in the legislative process after unanimous approval by the Assembly Education Committee.
The bill, introduced by Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernadino), also directs the Commission on Police Officer Standards and Training to submit a report to the Legislature after five years detailing SRO training participation and related incident data.
“Overdose deaths among adolescents 10 to 19 years old have doubled since 2019 according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,” said Ramos. “In many cases, these fatalities are preventable if victims receive the proper treatment quickly. We must increase the opportunities to administer treatment on our school campuses and save lives. These tragic numbers also reflect how much more we all must do to help our young people receive the counseling and mental health services they need without stigma.”
He added that among opioid‑related deaths, fentanyl was a major driver according to a 2023 report by the California Department of Public Health.
Ramos said that AB 1586 is a proactive approach by ensuring California school resource officers are equipped with the necessary tools and training to prevent overdoses on K-12 school campuses. “The report to the Legislature allows us to better understand what is happening on the ground at our schools when overdoses occur.”
AB 1586 is sponsored by the California Association of Alcohol and Drug Program Executives, or CAADPE.
“Young people are our future, and every single one of them deserves the chance to live it. CAADPE is grateful to Assemblymember Ramos for his continued commitment to student safety and for carrying this important legislation,” said Robb Layne, executive director of CAADPE. "AB 1586 is about making sure the trained professionals we've already placed on campuses to protect our kids have the tools to act when seconds matter. No student should lose their life because help was right there but unprepared. CAADPE is committed to building a system where youth get a second chance and this bill is one critical piece of that work.”
Jadyn Voorwinden, a student at Vanden High School in Solano County, president of the school’s Friday Night Live Club, and administrative head of the campus End Overdose chapter, emphasized the importance of preparedness. “As students, we don't expect SROs to be doctors. But we do expect that if something life threatening happens, the adults around us are equipped to respond.”
She noted, “We talk a lot in Friday Night Live and End Overdose about prevention, and that work is really important. But prevention also means being ready to act when students need help.”
AB 1586 is also supported by the Alameda County Office of Education, American Academy of Pediatrics, California, Arcadia Police Officers' Association, Brea Police Association, Burbank Police Officers' Association and the California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance.
Ramos proudly represents the 45th Assembly district that includes the cities of Fontana, Highland, Mentone, Redlands, Rialto and San Bernardino. He is the first and only California Native American serving in the state’s legislature. Ramos chairs the Assembly Budget Subcommittee #6 on Public Safety and the Assembly Select Committee on Native American Affairs.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Lake County Chapter of California Women for Agriculture is once again offering scholarships for graduating high school seniors and college or vocational students.
Scholarship awards may range between $500 and $2,500 for students pursuing a degree that is related to agriculture and planning to attend a two- or four-year program, as a full-time student.
Applicants should be residents of Lake County and have a grade point average of 3.0 or greater.
They must fill out the requisite scholarship application packet, which acknowledges a pursuit of a career related to agriculture. Applications which do not clearly convey the applicant’s pursuit of a career as it relates to agriculture will not be considered.
The application packet must include the CWA signed application form, a letter of recommendation and a current or most recent transcript.
Applicants must be willing to participate in an interview with the CWA Scholarship Committee if requested.
Selected students will be encouraged to attend a CWA Chapter meeting during the coming year to describe the course of study and how the scholarship has assisted in the pursuit of educational and career goals.
Recipients will receive their scholarship at the beginning of the first semester conditioned on proof of full-time enrollment.
Application materials must be received by CWA on or before April 15. Applications without all required material or applications received late will not be considered.
Please send completed application material to California Women for Agriculture Lake County Chapter, P.O. Box 279, Finley, CA 95435. Please indicate “Scholarship Application” on the envelope.
For more information, contact Sausha Racine at 707-245-4787 or
CWA is an all-volunteer grassroots agricultural support organization, committed to maintaining a healthy and vibrant agricultural industry through education of members and the public, agriculture promotion and legislative action.
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MANCHESTER, NH — Kelly Reese of Hidden Valley Lake, California, has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Fall 2025 Dean's List.
The fall terms run from September to December.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean's List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.
Southern New Hampshire University, or SNHU, is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with a 93-year history of educating traditional-aged students and working adults.
Now serving more than 200,000 learners worldwide, SNHU offers approximately 200 undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, available online and on its 300-acre campus in Manchester, NH.
Recognized as one of the "Most Innovative" regional universities by U.S. News & World Report and one of the fastest-growing universities in the country, SNHU is committed to expanding access to high quality, affordable pathways that meet the needs of each learner.
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WOODLAND, Calif. – Woodland Community College has received official notification that its accreditation has been reaffirmed for the maximum term of eight years by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, or ACCJC, the most favorable outcome possible in the accreditation review process.
College officials said this reaffirmation reflects the college’s institutional effectiveness and the collective commitment of its faculty, staff, and administrators to academic excellence, student success and continuous improvement.
In addition to reaffirmation, the commission gave Woodland Community College a commendation, acknowledging institutional practices that exceed accreditation standards.
Specifically, the commission recognized the college for exemplary performance under Standard 2.8, citing its success in fostering a strong sense of belonging and community for students.
The commission also offered one recommendation to support the college’s ongoing institutional effectiveness and commitment to continuous improvement. This guidance reflects the commission’s emphasis on continued refinement and sustained academic excellence.
Additional details – including noteworthy practices and guidance to support continued growth – are provided in the Peer Review Team Report. A final copy of the Peer Review Team Report is available for reference.
“This achievement belongs to our entire campus community,” the college noted. “We extend our sincere gratitude to our faculty, staff, and administrators for the dedication, collaboration, and care they bring to Woodland Community College every day. This reaffirmation affirms the meaningful work we do together on behalf of our students and the communities we serve.”
For more information about Woodland Community College and its programs, visit www.wcc.yccd.edu.