EnvironmentCalifornia announces a rollback of some state drought restrictionsThe announcement means water agencies throughout the state can now expect a boost in supplies.
Race and EquityBlack community members discuss Sacramento schools’ approach to race-related incidents
Health CareCalifornia tribes and mental health professionals look to improve crisis hotline experience for Native Americans
Health CareCalifornia coronavirus updates: COVID-19 pandemic likely contributed to spread of a dangerous fungus, researchers say
March 24, 2023California is preparing more credentialed teachers, but is it enough?California has had a surge in new teacher credentials in recent years, a reversal of the downward trend of the previous 10 years, but the teacher shortage isn't over quite yet.
March 24, 2023It's not just Adderall: The number of drugs in short supply rose by 30% last yearA total of 295 types of drugs — everything from sedatives to children's flu medicine — were in short supply in 2022, according to a new report from the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security.
State GovernmentMarch 24, 2023Garbology is the study of trash. This is why students love itA professor lends worms to students, takes them to sewage processing plants and encourages them to answer their own questions about garbage. Sometimes, they even make a career out of it.
March 23, 2023California workers can’t get timely hearings on wage theft claims. State orders audit.Lawmakers say California takes almost 800 days to handle wage claims. An impending audit could turn up the pressure.
State GovernmentMarch 22, 2023Nicole NixonSenate approves Newsom’s oil industry crackdown proposalIt’s full speed ahead for lawmakers aiming to get a proposal imposing new oversight on oil industry profits to Governor Gavin Newsom by the end of March.
Health CareMarch 22, 2023Prescription for housing? California wants Medicaid to cover 6 months of rentGov. Gavin Newsom is making a bold push for Medicaid health plans to provide more housing support. He argues it’s cheaper to pay for rent than to allow homeless people to fall into crisis, which requires costly care in hospitals, nursing home.
State GovernmentMarch 22, 2023State may scale down its new home loan program designed to assist first-time homebuyersGov. Newsom wants to spend $300 million the first year, which could help about 2,300 buyers. But home prices are falling and mortgage rates are rising, complicating the launch.
State GovernmentMarch 22, 2023Mike HagertyProposed bill would overhaul referendum petition process in CaliforniaA California assembly member says some petition circulators misrepresent who they work for and what their petitions would do. He’s introducing a bill he says would require more transparency during the signature collection process.
March 21, 2023A boom for concealed carry classes, but long waits for permitsMany more gun owners are seeking California concealed carry permits, even in blue, coastal counties. Gov. Newsom and Democrats in the Legislature are trying again to limit where weapons are allowed.
Health CareMarch 21, 2023Medicaid renewals are starting. Those who don't reenroll could get kicked offWith a pandemic-era rule expiring this month, people on Medicaid will have to re-qualify to keep their coverage. Language barriers, housing instability and computer literacy could stand in their way.
