A history of Veterans Day
Veterans Day began as Armistice Day, marking the Nov. 11, 1918, end of fighting in World War I.
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California opens first behavioral health facility funded by Proposition 1
Governor Gavin Newsom announced Oct. 30 that the Ritter Center in San Rafael, the first facility funded by Proposition 1, is open.
Federal government approves FEMA individual aid for 20 Texas counties after July floods
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the federal government approved the state's appeal for FEMA Individual Assistance after July storms and flooding.
California partners with 112 groups in overdose prevention program
California is partnering with 112 community organizations to prevent opioid and stimulant use and connect people to treatment.
California budget provides $193 million for immigration-related services
The 2026-27 California budget provides $193 million to support families with immigration-related services, according to the governor's office.
California reports enforcement totals on illegal cannabis, hemp and kratom products
Governor Gavin Newsom's office said California has embargoed or destroyed about $10 million worth of kratom and 7-OH products.
Newsom sends California federal judges letter on election warrants
California Gov. Gavin Newsom sent a letter to the Chief District Judges of the four federal district courts in California on Oct. 31, 2026.
How a case reaches the Supreme Court
Most Supreme Court cases are appeals from lower courts, and a losing party asks the Court to take a case by filing a petition for a writ of certiorari.
Census Bureau releases 2025 education data: 38% of women, 34% of men hold bachelor's degrees
The U.S. Census Bureau released its Educational Attainment in the United States: 2025 table package on Wednesday.
How the monthly jobs report works
The monthly jobs report is the Employment Situation news release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and it draws on two surveys: one of employers and one of households.
What the Consumer Price Index measures
The Consumer Price Index measures the average change over time in the prices urban consumers pay for a representative basket of goods and services, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Netflix and hoichoi announce partnership covering 14 shows and new releases
Netflix and hoichoi, a Bengali-first streaming platform and content studio, announced a partnership for audiences across India.
Census Bureau: about 14% of California households own or lease EVs
About 14% of California households owned or leased an electric vehicle, compared with 5.5% nationally, according to the Census Bureau.
Former BizJet sales manager pleads guilty to foreign bribery conspiracy
Jald Jensen, 73, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the Justice Department said.
Federal court rules Navy not in violation of Clean Water Act at Pearl Harbor
The U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii ruled this week that the Navy is not in violation of the Clean Water Act at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
Avatar Legends fighting game gets patch with two reworked characters
The Avatar State Patch for Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is available now on Xbox Series X|S.
Google says Fitbit Edge fitness tracker is now on shelves
Google said in an Oct. 30, 2026, blog post that its Google Fitbit Edge fitness tracker is on shelves now.
DEA begins issuing federal registrations to more than 900 medical marijuana dispensaries
The Drug Enforcement Administration is issuing its first federal registrations to more than 900 state-licensed medical marijuana dispensaries.
Justice Department awards nearly $300 million to four cities for crime fighting
The Justice Department selected Jacksonville, East Baton Rouge Parish, Jackson and St. Louis for nearly $300 million in federal funding.
Kuura Playhouse releases Puckoff: Reloaded on Xbox Series X|S for $14.99
Puckoff: Reloaded launched on Xbox Series X|S on Oct. 30, 2026, at $14.99.