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September 28, 2022
Thousands of California teachers say they are stressed, burned out
Although many educators surveyed by the California Teachers Association said they are thinking about leaving the field, research suggests not so many actually will.
Newsom signs bills aimed to turn empty commercial properties into housing
The new laws could provide “up to 2.4 million new homes, including up to 400,000 homes affordable to low and moderate income households,” according to expert analysis.
September 28, 2022
Newsom signs abortion protections into law
As other states restrict or ban abortions, the California laws aim to improve access and protect patients and clinicians. They will also expand services to accommodate an expected influx from other states.
September 28, 2022
Northern California wildfires: Where to find updates on air quality, evacuations, and official information
Here’s a list of resources to track the latest information on the wildfires burning throughout Northern California.
Sacramento County Board of Supervisors delays adopting climate action plan
The plan has been years in the making and outlines measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
September 28, 2022
California reverses course, will release Smarter Balanced test scores next month, official says
State initially refused EdSource's public records request for the test score data.
September 27, 2022
Sacramento Council member Ashby calls for 500-foot ban on homeless camps near schools
The proposal follows allegations that people experiencing homelessness have harassed children on their way to Sutter Middle School in East Sacramento.
Roseville given $13-million federal grant for electric buses
The grant, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and awarded by the Federal Transit Administration, will help the transit agency purchase 15 new electric buses and chargers.
U.S. Forest Service launches criminal investigation into start of Mosquito Fire, PG&E report says
In a report filed to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Saturday, PG&E officials said that federal investigators seized utility-owned infrastructure located near where the fire started
September 26, 2022
As state sets higher Medi-Cal contract standards, some providers predict major disruptions
The state’s new Medi-Cal contracts are part of an overhaul to improve patient care. But some say the new providers aren’t fully prepared to handle more Medi-Cal patients.