News Archive

Environment

As floods endanger the San Joaquin Valley, Newsom cuts funding for floodplains

March 29, 2023

The governor eliminated $40 million for restoring floodplains, halting projects that help protect vulnerable, disadvantaged communities like Stockton. San Joaquin Valley legislators are pushing back.

LIGHT THE BEAM: The Sacramento Kings are going to the NBA playoffs

March 29, 2023 | Nick Miller | Claire Morgan

The Beam Team has ended the longest active postseason drought of any major professional sports team in the nation.

Health Care

The FDA may soon authorize a spring round of COVID-19 boosters for some people

March 29, 2023

The Food and Drug Administration appears poised to make available the COVID-19 vaccines that target omicron as a second booster for people with weak immune systems and those ages 65 and older.

Health Care

California coronavirus updates: The FDA may soon authorize another round of boosters for some individuals

March 29, 2023

The Food and Drug Administration is reconsidering its stance on when to roll out the next round of COVID-19 vaccines and may soon authorize a second booster with the bivalent formula for people who are at high risk of infection.

California districts vary enormously in reading achievement, report finds

March 29, 2023

Results suggest how schools teach reading matters more than a student's family income or English proficiency.

State Government

Bill to extend time to investigate scams against older Californians advances

March 28, 2023

The new bill proposes to extend the current time to investigate scams from 30 days before and after an incident to 90 days, both before and after the alleged illegal activity.

Environment

Another atmospheric river brings more rain, wind and snow to Northern California

March 28, 2023 | Claire Morgan

After a sunny weekend, another atmospheric river has moved into the Sacramento region. Forecasters say it won’t be a “super wet system,” though they have warned of gusty winds, small stream flooding and more heavy snow accumulation in the Sierra.

Food and Sustainability

Cooking with gas — or electricity? Californians wonder how electrification might impact the food we eat

March 28, 2023 | Manola Secaira

As part of its goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2045, California is working to cut emissions in all parts of life, including the kitchen.

California sees boost in student applications for college financial aid

March 27, 2023

New state law pushes numbers up. The pandemic had triggered a decline.

State Government

‘Prove you’re not price gouging:’ Newsom signs special session bill to monitor oil industry profits

March 27, 2023 | Nicole Nixon

The bills’ passage signals the end of a special legislative session, which some lawmakers described as a rushed process with little opportunity for input or debate. Newsom called it “a great day for consumers.”