Archive summary

As California’s schools struggle, governor hopefuls clash over who’s to blame — and who should fix it

Education is California’s largest state expense, consuming more than a third of the state budget through K-12 schools alone. Yet as voters prepare to choose a successor to outgoing Gov. Gavin Newsom, candidates across the political spectrum agree the system...

Summary of reporting by hastingstribune January 20, 2026 1 min read Markdown