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State Government

California will try to limit solitary confinement — again

February 7, 2023 | Kate Wolffe

An effort to limit solitary confinement in California jails, prison, and detention facilities is being undertaken for a second time in the state Legislature. Lawmakers passed a similar bill last year which was vetoed by Governor Gavin Newsom.

California coronavirus updates: Las Vegas airport reports record passenger volume in 2022

February 7, 2023

The busy airport handling travelers to and from Las Vegas handled a record 52.7 million passengers in 2022, up more than 2% from the previous record set in 2019, according to a year-end report made public Monday.

Cómo escuchar la cobertura bilingüe del Estado de la Unión de NPR

February 7, 2023

Este martes el Presidente Joe Biden dará el discurso anual del Estado de la Unión. Por primera vez, NPR News transmitirá la cobertura y análisis en inglés y español.

How to watch and listen to President Biden's State of the Union speech

February 7, 2023

President Biden is delivering his State of the Union address on Tuesday night at 9 p.m. ET. The speech is expected to highlight the strength of the economy and past legislative wins.

Interview: New Sacramento County Supervisor Pat Hume on storm flooding, his predecessor and transportation

February 7, 2023 | Kristin Lam

Southern Sacramento County residents have a new representative on the Board of Supervisors for the first time in 28 years. Pat Hume talked with CapRadio about flooding and transportation projects.

State Government

Rules for thee: How California Legislature skirts its own laws

February 7, 2023

State legislators sometimes exempt themselves from the laws they pass, but this session, they could change course on an emblematic bill: To allow their own staffers to form a union.

The Yosemite postmaster retires after more than 40 years (and a whole lot of mail)

February 6, 2023

John Reynolds started his career in the summer of 1978 as a college student. This week, he said goodbye to the calling of a lifetime.

Environment

Law banning drilling near California community areas put on hold, sent to voters

February 6, 2023 | Manola Secaira

Shortly after the law was passed, oil and gas industry leaders launched a referendum effort aimed at repealing it. It will appear on the November 2024 ballot.

Environment

How a new law is bringing more attention to natural carbon sequestration

February 6, 2023 | Manola Secaira

Environmental advocates have criticized California’s reliance on carbon-capturing technologies in its plans for carbon neutrality. This law aims to bring more focus to natural alternatives.

Health Care

Millions of Californians are at risk of losing Medi-Cal coverage

February 5, 2023

As the nation’s massive Medicaid unwinding begins, California is using government databases, billboards, and navigators to help people who get dropped from Medi-Cal reenroll or find other coverage.