Schools are starting to teach AI literacy. For many, that means helping kids see chatbots’ flaws
AI chatbots have become the bane of teachers everywhere.
August 2026
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How to help your kids make friends at a new school
Tell kids they will meet more friends when they’re not glued to their phones.
Man pushing shopping cart in street hit and killed by car in El Cerrito
The fatal collision occurred about 8:45 p.m. Thursday on El Cajon Boulevard near 60th Street.
Enrollment in SNAP grocery aid is dropping faster than expected
The number of people receiving SNAP food aid has fallen more than 13% in a year as changes to the biggest U.S. food aid program start to kick in.
Trump warns of ‘economic D-Day’ against Iran, but Tehran is well acquainted with sanctions
The Trump administration is touting a crushing financial campaign against Iran. It’s promising an “economic D-Day” against a country that has so far withstood nearly five decades of punishing American sanctions.
Parents are being held responsible for their kids’ crimes under new laws
Every state has some form of parental responsibility law.
Jurors hear ‘Keffe D’ say his nephew fired fatal shots at Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
The interview is essential evidence in the state’s case against the 63-year-old Davis.
1 in 3 Southern California landlords offer concessions this summer
In L.A. and Orange counties, 31% of rentals came with some kind of discount. Inland Empire? 30%. San Diego? 38%.
Vista Mayor Franklin’s departure puts two challengers in the spotlight
Incumbents Corrina Contreras and Dan O’Donnell both face competition to retain District 1 and District 4 seats.
No more ‘hypothetical situations’: States move to fortify elections against Trump
State lawmakers have introduced new legislation this year with the aim of protecting polling places.