Three quarters of the eligible land already has monument status. Supporters of the proposal say expanding that area could help protect the mountains and increase recreation access.
Child care is the big winner in a final deal that includes a small decline in total funding for schools and community colleges for the first time in years.
If you’re enrolling your child in California state-subsidized preschool this fall, you’ll be asked new questions about what languages they speak and understand.
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