By CalNews360 StaffPublished: August 21, 2026 Huntington Beach once again became the center of the surfing world this summer as the 2026 Lexus U.S. Open of Surfing presented by Pacifico brought top athletes, thousands of fans and a major beachside festival to Southern California. The nine-day event ran from July 25 through August 2, 2026,…

By CalNews360 StaffPublished: August 21, 2026 California is rolling out a new statewide health initiative that could make a significant difference for students who suddenly experience breathing problems at school. Beginning next week, public and charter schools across California will have access to free emergency asthma inhalers and spacers, under a new state program announced…

By CalNews360 StaffPublished: August 21, 2026 California is putting another $11.3 million into local housing efforts, with 13 communities receiving new state funding aimed at creating more affordable homes and addressing housing needs. The funding was announced Thursday, August 20, by the California Department of Housing and Community Development through the state’s Prohousing Incentive Program…

By CalNews360 StaffPublished: August 21, 2026 A major new plan for managing the Colorado River was released Friday, August 21, as federal officials move to establish new rules for one of the most important water sources in the American West. The development matters to California because the Colorado River supplies water to communities, farms and…

By CalNews360 StaffPublished: August 21, 2026 Millions of California children have money waiting for them through a state program designed to help families save for college and career training — but many families have yet to claim their children’s accounts. On Friday, California officials announced that 1 million families have now claimed CalKIDS accounts, marking…