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May 23, 2022
Study: Cal State system needs to increase staff pay
New study concludes that the nation’s largest university system underpays non-faculty staff
May 23, 2022
California debates opening supervised sites for people to use drugs
Advocates of the proposal say it would prevent overdoses, slow the spread of HIV and inspire drug users to seek help, while proponents say safe injection sites would create an "open drug scene."
May 23, 2022
Rare monkeypox outbreak in U.K., Europe and U.S.: What is it and should we worry?
The cases point to possible sexual transmission of this cousin of smallpox — a previously unknown method of spread for monkeypox.
Three Democrats square off to represent Sacramento in the state Senate
The district includes the city of Sacramento and its surrounding neighborhoods, stretching north to Elverta and south to Elk Grove.
May 22, 2022
Should kindergarten change in California?
Children from low-income families often start school with fewer academic skills than their more affluent peers, experts say, an issue exacerbated by the pandemic.
May 22, 2022
In California for years, but still can’t qualify for in-state tuition
Bills pending in the California Legislature would make it easier for undocumented students and visa holders to pay in-state tuition at public universities.
May 21, 2022
UC system takes another step toward keeping students debt-free
At this weeks Regents meeting, the University of California moved closer to a goal of having students avoid burdensome student loans by 2030.
May 20, 2022
Interview: Chefs preview Sacramento Bacon Fest this weekend
Summer is coming, grills are turning on and Sacramento is celebrating the 11th annual Bacon Fest this weekend. Here’s what you may want to know.
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May 20, 2022
The Great Culling: Which California bills did legislators kill?
On suspense file day, legislators killed about 220 California bills on issues including education, health care, housing and workers.
May 19, 2022
Sacramento City Unified will end current school year on time after extension talks stall
Instead of continuing discussions about this year’s extension with the teachers’ union, the district is hoping to add instructional time over two years. It faces a $47 million penalty from the eight days lost during the strike.
NPR Top Stories
Supreme Court hobbles challenges by inmates based on poor legal representation
May 23, 2022
Writing for the 6-3 conservative majority, Justice Clarence Thomas said federal courts may not hear post-conviction evidence to show how deficient the trial or appellate lawyer in state court was.
National
4 people fell off a cliff in Southern California
May 23, 2022
One person was killed and two suffered critical injuries after four people fell off a cliff in the early morning darkness. Police say it appeared to be an accident.
National
What conversations are you having about Roe v. Wade? We'd like to hear about them
May 23, 2022
The Supreme Court is expected to strike down Roe v. Wade later this month, and NPR wants to hear how you are feeling about the likely decision and what conversations you're having with your community.
World
With food prices continuing to climb, the UN is warning of crippling global shortages
May 23, 2022
Fears of a global food crisis are growing because of the shock of the war in Ukraine, climate change and rising inflation.
Obituaries
The designer of the X-wing and other iconic 'Star Wars' ships has died
May 23, 2022
Colin Cantwell worked on other films including 2001: A Space Odyssey and WarGames. He was 90.
Business
In major video game company first, Activision Blizzard employees are joining a union
May 23, 2022
A subset of staff at the massive video game company Activision Blizzard voted to join the Communication Workers of America. The vote comes as Activision Blizzard is being purchased by Microsoft.
Climate
Hot weather could be getting in the way of good sleep, a new study finds
May 23, 2022
Scientists analyzed the correlation between sleep activity and hot nighttime temperatures. A lack of sleep is a risk factor for physical and mental health problems.
Politics
Rep. Madison Cawthorn faces a House Ethics investigation
May 23, 2022
The first-term congressman, who lost his reelection bid in last week's primary, is accused of promoting a cryptocurrency he had a financial interest in and an "improper relationship" with a staffer.
Russia-Ukraine recap
Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (May 23)
May 23, 2022
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
National
An appeals court finds Florida's social media law unconstitutional
May 23, 2022
In a blow to Gov. Ron DeSantis, a three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said social media companies' moderation and curation efforts were protected by the First Amendment.
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