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4 California fraternity brothers charged

Pledge is set on fire for ‘skit’ at fraternity party, California officials say

The Phi Kappa Psi members at San Diego State University were each charged “with at least one felony” in relation to the February 2024 incident, the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office said in a Jan. 6 news release. They were identified as Caden Cooper, 22; Lucas Cowling, 20; Christopher Serrano, 20; and Lars Larsen, 19.

New York Post on MSN · 8h

Four California fraternity brothers charged after setting pledge on fire during ‘skit’ at party: DA

The Phi Kappa Psi members – Caden Cooper, 22, Lucas Cowling, 20, Christopher Serrano, 20, and Lars Larsen, 19 – are accused of purposely setting Larsen ablaze during a large frat party while the organization was on probation, according to the San Diego County District Attorney.

U.S. News & World Report · 17h

San Diego State University Frat Members Charged After Pledge Set on Fire at Party, Prosecutors Say

Four fraternity members at San Diego State University are facing felony charges in connection with a skit performed at party in which a pledge was set on fire

Proposed California budget has no deficit

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

After 2 years of shortfalls, California governor proposes $322B budget with no deficit

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a $322 billion budget without a deficit. It’s a welcome change after two years of significant budget shortfalls in the nation’s most populous state.

San Francisco Chronicle on MSN · 1d

In major turnaround, California will have a budget surplus, Newsom says

California will not have a budget deficit next year, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Monday based on projections from his finance team. The budget picture Newsom describes is a major turnaround from the $47 billion deficit last year and the $32 billion shortfall the year before.

CBS News · 1d

Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes $322B budget for California with no deficit

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a $322 billion budget without a deficit, a welcome change after two years of significant budget shortfalls in the nation's most populous state. But the budget Newsom announced Monday is mostly a placeholder as California waits to see if incoming President Donald Trump will follow through on threats to revoke billions in federal dollars,

Wildfires are breaking out in Southern California

Associated Press · 1d

Another round of powerful, dry winds to raise wildfire risk across Southern California

Forecasters warned Southern California could see a “life-threatening, destructive” windstorm this week, as powerful gusts and dropped humidity levels raise the risk for wildfires in parched areas still recovering from a recent destructive blaze.

CNN · 23h

Wildfires are breaking out in Southern California as the ‘most destructive windstorm’ in over a decade hits

Wildfires began breaking out in Southern California Tuesday morning as a life-threatening, widespread windstorm that could be one of the most destructive to hit the region in over a decade roars to life and creates extremely dangerous fire weather conditions.

USA TODAY on MSN · 20h

'Life-threatening, destructive windstorm' expected in California

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University of California sees record in-state enrollments following the end of affirmative action: Over 26,000 receive Pell grants

The University of California saw record enrollment of California residents in Fall 2024, amid the end of affirmative action.

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Record Enrollments Reported By University Of California System

The University of California system reported record enrollment in fall, 2024. Total enrollment at the UC campuses reached 299 ...

The Washington Post18d

University of California campuses resolve discrimination complaints stemming from Gaza protests

The U.S. Department of Education said Friday it has reached an agreement with the University of California system resolving complaints from Jewish and Muslim students of discrimination and ...

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‘We get it’: Democrats aim to cut California’s cost of living in 2025

As California lawmakers returned Monday to Sacramento for the legislative session, Democrats acknowledged a clear message ...

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Pacific Palisades wildfire rages as tens of thousands forced to evacuate: Updates

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who declared a state of emergency, urged residents to evacuate after he witnessed buildings ...

19hon MSN

UC system enrolls record number of Californians amid continued growth, gains for minorities

The University of California is doing a booming business, growing this fall by nearly 4,000 students — including more Black, ...

1don MSN

‘I don’t feel safe anywhere.’ California moves to aid undocumented students as fears surge

Schools and colleges move to protect undocumented students amid President-elect Donald Trump's threat of mass deportations.

EdSource19h

UC enrolls more California residents, driven by transfers and returning students

In total, the system enrolled 198,718 California undergraduates, a new record. The increase was due to a 4.4% jump in the number of Californians transferring from a community college and the many ...

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