Programs dedicated to the well being of California's youngest residents are facing major cuts. That's because a ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products sharply lowered revenue that's supposed to fund first five California and the early childhood services.

Programs dedicated to the well being of California's youngest residents are facing major cuts. That's because a ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products sharply lowered revenue that's supposed to fund first five California and the early childhood services.

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First Five California Programs at Risk as Revenue Plummets

The LAUSD board has voted unanimously to place Superintendent Alberto Carvalho on paid administrative leave. As LAist's Mariana Dale reports... Friday's decision came two days after FBI agents searched Carvalho’s home in San Pedro.

The LAUSD board has voted unanimously to place Superintendent Alberto Carvalho on paid administrative leave. As LAist's Mariana Dale reports... Friday's decision came two days after FBI agents searched Carvalho&rsquo;s home in San Pedro.

LAUSD Places Superintendent on Paid Administrative Leave

The Trump administration tried last fall to drastically reduce the amount of federal grant money counties could use for permanent supportive housing programs. The effort was struck down in court for the current funding cycle. But if next year's requirements are similar, there could be huge ramifications across California.  KAZU’s Elena Neale-Sacks reports on the impact these programs have had in Monterey and San Benito counties…and what it would mean if they disappeared.

The Trump administration tried last fall to drastically reduce the amount of federal grant money counties could use for permanent supportive housing programs. The effort was struck down in court for the current funding cycle. But if next year's requirements are similar, there could be huge ramifications across California.&nbsp; KAZU&rsquo;s Elena Neale-Sacks reports on the impact these programs have had in Monterey and San Benito counties&hellip;and what it would mean if they disappeared.

Permanent Supportive Housing Programs at Risk in Monterey and San Benito Counties

In San Luis Obispo County, the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant cleared a big hurdle in its ability to operate until 2045 … it was supposed to close down last year. KCBX’s Kendra Hanna has more.

In San Luis Obispo County, the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant cleared a big hurdle in its ability to operate until 2045 &hellip; it was supposed to close down last year. KCBX&rsquo;s Kendra Hanna has more.

First Five California Programs at Risk as Revenue Plummets

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