By CalNews360 StaffAugust 20, 2026 California students are heading back to school under a major new statewide rule that changes how smartphones can be used during the school day. As of July 1, 2026, every California school district, county office of education and charter school is required to have a policy limiting student smartphone use…
By CalNews360 StaffAugust 20, 2026 Halloween is arriving early at Disneyland this year. Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort officially begins Friday, August 21, and runs through October 31, 2026, bringing seasonal decorations, themed attractions, entertainment, food and merchandise to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure in Anaheim. For California families planning a visit, here’s what…
By CalNews360 StaffAugust 20, 2026 The California Legislative Black Caucus has selected new leadership for the state’s upcoming 2027–28 legislative session, giving Assemblymember Corey A. Jackson the role of chair-elect and Senator Laura Richardson the position of vice chair-elect. The leadership change comes as California lawmakers prepare for the next legislative session and comes at…
By CalNews360 StaffAugust 20, 2026 California has reached a major milestone in its transition to a cleaner and more flexible electricity system. The state’s battery energy-storage capacity has now surpassed 21,000 megawatts, making California’s battery fleet one of the largest in the world, according to the California Energy Commission. But what does that enormous number…
By CalNews360 StaffAugust 20, 2026 California’s closely watched special election to fill the U.S. House seat previously held by Eric Swalwell remains too close to call, with state Sen. Aisha Wahab holding a narrow lead over BART Board President Melissa Hernandez as election officials continue counting ballots. According to early results reported after Tuesday’s election,…
By CalNews360 StaffAugust 20, 2026 California drivers will soon have fewer choices when shopping for replacement tires. The California Energy Commission has approved the state’s Replacement Tire Efficiency Program, making California the first state in the country to establish energy-efficiency standards specifically for replacement tires sold to consumers. The new rules are designed to make…
