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.
Sacramento Council approves armored vehicle for police despite opposition to military equipment purchase
ClassicalFebruary 2, 2023Lara Downes' season 3 of 'Amplify' launches with a theme of renaissanceNPR's Leila Fadel talks to pianist Lara Downes about her interview series Amplify, which examines how Black artists today might find themselves in a new cultural renaissance.
EnvironmentFebruary 2, 2023California, other states reach impasse over Colorado RiverDespite a federal deadline today, California — the largest user of Colorado River water — has refused to cut back as much as six other states proposed in a new plan today. Imperial valley growers have the most to lose.
Arts and LifestyleFebruary 2, 2023Janelle SalangaR&B, new soul and hip-hop festival Sol Blume returns to Sacramento for a fourth yearTickets for the festival, headlined by Brent Faiyaz and Kehlani, are on sale now. Like in 2022, it’ll take place in Discovery Park, where it drew tens of thousands of attendees.
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.
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.
State GovernmentJanuary 31, 2023Chris NicholsClaire MorganCalifornia announces plan to convert 3 office buildings in downtown Sacramento into housingOrganizations working out of these offices will be relocated by 2025, and the buildings will be turned into “transit-oriented affordable housing,” state officials said.
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.
