Convenience Big Store: Justice Dept. probes California over Title IX concerns tied to trans student law

Justice Dept. probes California over Title IX concerns tied to trans student law – The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation to determine potential Title IX violations in California over AB 1266. AB 1266, also known as the School Success and Opportunity Act, is a law requiring students to be able to participate in school programs, activities and facilities consistent with their gender identity. Governor Jerry Brown signed it into law in August 2013, and an effort to repeal it the following year failed. The Justice Department says the investigation will determine if California, the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), and the Jurupa Unified School District is engaging in a pattern of discrimination on the basis of sex. Read more HERE.

Why the Sacramento region sees so many cockroaches during the warm, dry summer months – When temperatures rise and the season changes to warm summer, many residents will see one insect during that 3-4 month summer period: cockroaches! Over the past several years, residents may have seen an increased presence of reddish, brown, and greasy-looking insects walking in the streets or inside homes, according to the Sacramento Area Sewer District. HERE's what you need to know.

Rite Aid closings: Sacramento-area stores among wave of shut downs – Rite Aid is closing 151 more stores as the company continues to stare down financial struggles. The pharmacy chain recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier this month, the second bankruptcy filing for Rite Aid in the last few years. Rite Aid also filed for bankruptcy in October 2023 and even downsized the company from 2,300 stores to about 1,200. Here are the affected locations in our area.