Latest line: A good week for firefighters, a bad week for San Jose State
Briefly

California's recent rainfall has prompted a proposed bipartisan legislative effort to maintain full-time staffing at CalFire, aimed at improving wildfire response and safety year-round. In educational news, San Jose State University is under investigation by the Department of Education for potential civil rights violations concerning treatment of female athletes, following the admission of a transgender player to their women's volleyball team. Meanwhile, former congresswoman Katie Porter is positioning herself for a gubernatorial candidacy following Attorney General Rob Bonta's decision not to run in 2026, leading to increased speculation about Vice President Kamala Harris's political ambitions.
California faces continuous rainfall while state senators propose legislation to maintain year-round staffing for CalFire, addressing ongoing wildfire risks and improving response capabilities.
In a notable development, Trump's Department of Education is launching a civil rights investigation into San Jose State University for its treatment of female athletes in the wake of transgender inclusion policies.
Katie Porter receives momentum for a potential gubernatorial run after Attorney General Rob Bonta's announcement not to pursue candidacy, intensifying speculation about Kamala Harris's political future.
The dynamics in California's political landscape shift as various factors, including education policies and gender equality in sports, converge, highlighting the complexity of legislative and electoral strategies.
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