Danielle Smith

Children of color are disproportionately enrolled in Medicaid, underscoring the unwinding's potential impact on families of color. (Rawpixel.com/Adobe Stock)

The shortage of educators and school staffers has reached a crisis level in some Pennsylvania public schools, prompting a new "Educators Rising" program, which aims to recruit future educators from local high schools. Ten schools are already participating, with students attending the Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center to develop teaching skills. Donna Rain-O'Dell, workforce education coordinator at the center, said in the "Grow Your Own" program at Mount Pleasant High School, the students gain hands-on experience by observing and assisting teachers in classrooms a couple of days a week. ...

A recently launched application is providing North County beachgoers with a new way to stay updated on beach conditions in Encinitas, the city announced on Tuesday.

About 10% of Mississippi residents have lost their voting rights because of past felony convictions. (Drazen/Adobe Stock)

A cluster of earthquakes hit south of Mexicali on Sunday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The Pennsylvania Climate Action Plan lays out a strategy for the state to achieve its greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets. It requires cutting emissions 26% by 2025, and 80% by 2050. (Chris/Adobe Stock)

A mountain lion that was hit by a car has been released back into the wild after a two-month recovery journey in Ramona, the San Diego Humane Society said.

A portion of Morena Boulevard near San Diego's Linda Vista neighborhood is closed due to a water main break that started Monday evening, police said.

One of San Diego's Red Lobster locations is now closed, according to the seafood restaurant chain's website.

A new AARP Pennsylvania poll revealed incumbent Sen. Bob Casey, Jr., D-Penn., leads GOP challenger Dave McCormick, 48% to 44%, in a very competitive race. (Drazen/Adobe Stock)