State GovernmentNewsom wants California state employees back in the office. New ruling makes it harder to objectThe Newsom administration wants state employees in the office at least twice a week. Many civil servants prefer working from home, and their unions are fighting to protect generous telework policies.
EnvironmentMay 7, 2024California reports the first increase in groundwater supplies in 4 yearsAfter massive downpours flooded California’s rivers and packed mountains with snow, the state has reported the first increase in groundwater supplies in four years.
EducationMay 7, 2024California could require kids to learn how to manage money. Should voters decide curriculum?A ballot initiative that would require a personal finance class in high school circumvents the usual process for curriculum changes.
EducationMay 6, 2024California colleges agree on how to interpret in-state tuition law for undocumented studentsAdvocates say many students have been wrongfully denied in-state tuition because of misinformation and different interpretations of the law.
EnvironmentMay 6, 2024Sierra Nevada records snowiest day of the season from brief but potent California stormA weekend spring storm that drenched the San Francisco Bay area and closed Northern California mountain highways also set a single-day snowfall record in the Sierra Nevada.
Health CareMay 6, 2024California is investing $500M in therapy apps for youth. Advocates fear it won’t pay off.California launched two teletherapy apps as part of the governor’s $500 million foray into health technology with private companies. But the rollout has been so slow that social workers worry youths who need clinical care won’t get referrals.
Sacramento RegionMay 3, 2024Kristin LamCity says Camp Resolution can continue operation, will hold off on terminating leaseIn a letter, Sacramento city officials said the self-governed homeless encampment could stay “if various conditions are met,” including limiting where people can live in their vehicles due to contaminated soil.
Sacramento RegionMay 3, 2024Don’t put your umbrellas away yet: Late spring storm brings rain, snow to Northern CaliforniaSacramento could see a half to 1 inch of rain, while 4-8 inches of snow could fall at higher elevations in the Sierra Saturday. Forecasters expect dry weather to return by Sunday.
EnvironmentMay 3, 2024Manola SecairaSacramento temperature blanket 2024: Cool weather continued in March, AprilWeather-wise, things have been pretty chill — no pun intended. Cooler temperatures and precipitation have put us in a better spot ahead of wildfire season.
Sacramento RegionMay 2, 2024Claire MorganTony RodriguezChris HaganPro-Palestine encampment at Sac State permitted to stay through May 8, university saysThe group is led by Students for Justice in Palestine at Sac State, and demonstrators are asking for the university to divest from companies that do business with Israel.
Sacramento RegionMay 2, 2024Kristin LamCity of Sacramento releases budget plan to close deficit with cuts, fee increasesTo close the $66 million deficit, City Manager Howard Chan is proposing increasing parking and sports field fees, as well as cutting funding for some services.