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Is MCE Really a Better Deal for Contra Costa County?

December 19, 2025

MCE, or Marin Clean Energy, has been making waves in Contra Costa County. It promised cheaper and greener energy, breaking PG&E's monopoly. But is it really delivering? MCE is now mostly a Contra Costa operation. Fifteen of its nineteen cities, plus unincorporated areas, have joined. That's more cu

politics

How Ranked Choice Voting Could Shake Up California's Political Scene

July 18, 2025

California's political landscape might look quite different if ranked choice voting became the norm. This system, where voters rank candidates by preference, has already made waves in places like New York City. In the recent mayoral race, a lesser-known candidate, Zohran Mamdani, beat a well-establi

politics

How Ranked-Choice Voting Could Shake Up California's Political Scene

July 11, 2025

Ranked-choice voting is making waves in some U. S. cities, and California might be next. This voting method lets people rank candidates by preference, instead of just picking one. If no one gets more than half the votes, the candidate with the fewest first-choice votes is dropped, and their supporte

health

What Makes People Choose COVID-19 Vaccines?

July 10, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic changed how we think about vaccines. Now, researchers are using a method called discrete choice experiments to figure out what makes people pick one vaccine over another. This review looks at many studies that used this method to understand what influences people's decisions ab

politics

Young Progressive Wins Big in NYC Mayor Race

July 1, 2025

A young politician just made history in New York City. Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old state assemblyman, won the Democratic primary for mayor. This victory came as a surprise to many. Mamdani is a democratic socialist. He beat Andrew Cuomo, a well-known figure in New York politics. The win was not c

politics

New York's Mayor Race: A Fresh Take on Elections

June 26, 2025

New York City is showing the rest of the country how elections can be run better. The way they are picking their mayor is different. It's called ranked-choice voting. This method lets voters pick more than one candidate. They can list their top choices in order. This way, the winner has more support

politics

New York's Democratic Primary: A Tight Race with Big Stakes

June 23, 2025

In the New York City mayoral race, things are heating up. Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old assemblyman, is giving Andrew Cuomo, the 67-year-old former governor, a run for his money. A recent poll shows they're neck and neck, with Mamdani even pulling ahead when considering ranked-choice voting. Ranked

celebrities

Celebrity Dad and Teen Daughter Shine at Kids' Choice Awards

June 23, 2025

The Kids' Choice Awards 2025 saw a special appearance by rapper Machine Gun Kelly, better known as MGK, and his 15-year-old daughter Casie. The pair made a striking entrance on the orange carpet in Santa Monica, California, on a Saturday evening. Casie was dressed in a lilac mini dress, while MGK op

entertainment

2025 Kids' Choice Awards: Stars Shine and Messages Matter

June 22, 2025

The 2025 Kids' Choice Awards showed that kids have a keen ear for great music. The winners in the music categories were a mix of familiar faces and fresh talents. Sabrina Carpenter won favorite album for Short n’ Sweet, which had also won a Grammy earlier in the year. SZA and Bruno Mars were named f

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Orange Carpet Fun: Stars Shine at the 2025 Kids’ Choice Awards

June 22, 2025

Every year, the Kids’ Choice Awards bring a splash of fun and a whole lot of slime. The 2025 edition was no different, with thousands of gallons of slime ready to drench the stars. This event is all about celebrating the best in kids’ entertainment, and the orange carpet at Barker Hanger in Santa Mo