English and math scores improved from 2023 to 2024, but still have not caught up to results from prior to the pandemic.

The state released results on Oct. 9. Of the Marin students who took the tests, 61% met or exceeded the state standard for ...

The portion of Sonoma Valley students meeting or exceeding state standards increased in English language arts, but declined ...

On October 10, a 3-year-old Quarter Horse mare in Tehama County, California, tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) after developing clinical signs on October 4, including ataxia and lethargy. The ...

A bid is advancing to put rare burrowing owls on the state's Endangered Species list, ...

Oct. 17, 2024 — Fish can accumulate high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), even far from sources of contamination, according to a new study. The ...

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Here's a look at high-profile mayoral races from San Francisco to Baltimore. History could be made in the Baltimore and Las ...

Oct. 15, 2024 — A new study suggests that large-scale adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) could lead to significant population-level health benefits. The research ... New App Performs Real-Time ...

The new law, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in September, prohibits California's private colleges from giving admissions preference to students who have alumni or donor connections. The University of ...

October 18, 2024 • In the humid rainforests of northern and eastern Madagascar reside seven newly described frog species. They often hang out near fast, flowing rivers. These treefrogs' high ...

Whether it’s a pair of sneakers, new makeup, a concert or something else, when you have some extra cash, how do you spend it? By Natalie Proulx Are you easily distracted? If so, you’re in ...