State GovernmentBacked by Newsom, California Democrats revive changes to state concealed carry lawA measure to bring California’s concealed carry laws in line with a U.S. Supreme Court Ruling — while banning guns in a swath of public places including parks and businesses — has support from the governor and attorney general.
State GovernmentCalifornia announces plan to convert 3 office buildings in downtown Sacramento into housing
Health CareFebruary 1, 2023California ends plans for kids’ Covid vaccine mandateThe end of the state's Covid-19 state of emergency this month effectively ends plans to require kids to be vaccinated against the virus.
February 1, 2023Kristin LamSacramento Council approves armored vehicle for police despite opposition to military equipment purchaseThe 7-2 vote to purchase a Rook marked the first time the new City Council discussed military equipment for the Sacramento Police Department.
Health CareFebruary 1, 2023Reimbursement lagging to clinics that provided mpox vaccinesCash-strapped clinics provided thousands of mpox vaccines, but their reimbursements have been mired in red tape.
February 1, 2023Will arts education cuts in proposed California budget have a big impact?Arts advocates point to the power of the arts to boost the state's student achievement and buttress social-emotional well-being.
Health CareJanuary 31, 2023California coronavirus updates: COVID-19 pandemic has shifted people's financesIn the last half of 2022, we heard a lot of talk about the "Great Resignation," aka, the Big Quit.
State GovernmentJanuary 31, 2023Nicole NixonQ&A: Speaker Anthony Rendon on a budget deficit, gun bills and handing over the gavelAssembly Speaker Anthony Rendon discusses his tenure as leader of the chamber, his plans for a budget deficit and what’s next. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentJanuary 31, 2023Thieves drain millions off CalFresh and CalWORKs recipients’ cards, families wait and taxpayers payThe EBT cards the state uses to deliver financial assistance to low-income residents lack security features common to credit and debit cards. California officials plan to upgrade.
BusinessJanuary 31, 2023Janelle SalangaNorth Davis store becomes first Peet's Coffee in the country to form a unionThe north Davis location is the first of Peet’s 336 nationwide locations to unionize. Other locations in Northern California have approached SEIU 1021 about following suit.
Race and EquityJanuary 31, 2023More than a million undocumented immigrants gained driver’s licenses in CaliforniaSeven years after the Safe and Responsible Drivers Act gave undocumented residents a license to drive, the state is ready to expand its impact, but the law still has detractors. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
January 30, 2023Sarah Mizes-TanFriends, family of Tyre Nichols hold vigil at North Sacramento skate parkDozens of friends and family members came to Regency Community Skate Park to remember Tyre Nichols, who loved to skateboard. Nichols, a former Sacramento resident, was killed by Memphis police earlier this month.
