News Archive

Keys To The House

The O.C., Part 2: Rebellious Republicans

October 31, 2018 | Ben Adler | Sally Schilling

Democrats think they can win California congressional seats long held by Republicans. In this episode, we explore what it would take.

California Conservation Corps Trains For Disaster Relief In Stockton

October 31, 2018 | Rich Ibarra

Despite a dry October, flooding is always a concern in the Delta as winter approaches. This week 200 California Conservation Corps members from across the state were in Stockton training to protect people and property.

South Lake Tahoe's Measure T Could Partially Ban Short-Term Rentals

October 31, 2018 | Randol White

If passed, Measure T would allow for unlimited short-term rentals in commercial zones, but partially ban them in some parts of the city. While supporters say the rentals squeeze the already-tight housing market, opponents worry it could hurt tourism.

Environment

Oil Industry And Anti-Fracking Advocates Collide In San Luis Obispo This Election Season — Along With Millions In Campaign Dollars

October 31, 2018 | Ezra David Romero

The future of oil and gas production may be on the line in San Luis Obispo County this election. If it passes Measure G could have statewide ramifications.

State Government

Officials: Oroville Dam Spillway Will Be Ready For Rain

October 31, 2018

California water officials said Wednesday that the $1.1 billion spillway at the nation's tallest dam will be in full working order if it's needed this winter, nearly two years after it was damaged and thousands were forced to flee.

California Dream

Who To Thank (Or Blame) For California’s Version Of Direct Democracy

October 31, 2018

How California came to have one of the most powerful, and least flexible initiative processes in the world.

State Government

With Proposition 12, California Voters Face Choices On Farm Animal Confinement

October 31, 2018 | Julia Mitric

The ballot measure would ban the sale of meat and animal products from animals confined in spaces below specific sizes, even if they’re raised outside California. Producers would be required to raise egg-laying hens in “cage-free” housing by 2022.

This Halloween, Look Out For Downtown Sacramento’s Crows At Sundown

October 31, 2018 | Nadine Sebai

Downtown’s corner of Eight and K streets sometimes may look like a scene out of Alfred Hitchcock's suspense film The Birds, but without any violent attacks.

Health Care

Doctors Want To Prescribe Nature To Communities Of Color. Here's How California Might Help.

October 31, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

The state is deciding how to spend a newly approved bond with specific allocations for “park poor” neighborhoods. Advocates say this could be key to improving health outcomes for low-income families.

Should The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Watchdog Have More Authority? The Debate Continues.

October 30, 2018 | Bob Moffitt

After a failed attempt to convince the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors to put the inspector general’s office under his control, Sheriff Scott Jones has put a second draft of the idea before the board.