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Live updates: Donald Trump has been indicted for hush money payments

March 30, 2023

Donald Trump has been indicted by a New York grand jury for his role in paying hush money to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, multiple sources close to the former president confirmed to NPR.

‘Super disappointed’: Lawmakers want UC to enroll more Californians sooner

March 30, 2023

Enrollment is down at the University of California and the Cal State, which has frustrated lawmakers who gave both systems more money to increase their number of students.

Health Care

California coronavirus updates: Counties with universities saw population increases after students returned from pandemic closures

March 30, 2023

After some of the nation’s most populous counties experienced significant population declines in 2021, overall patterns of population growth and decline are moving towards pre-pandemic rates according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2022 estimates.

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.

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.