State GovernmentRepublican plan would outlaw homeless camps near California schools or parksJanuary 26, 2023 | Chris NicholsSacramento, Elk Grove and Los Angeles passed similar encampment bans last year, despite opposition from advocates who say they harm unhoused residents by separating them from resources.
EnvironmentDisaster recovery center connects Sacramento-area winter storm victims to helpJanuary 26, 2023 | Kristin LamThe center in Galt can help Sacramento-area residents deal with the aftermath of winter storms that brought strong winds and flooding.
State GovernmentRep. Adam Schiff announces 2024 Senate run, teeing up a high-profile primaryJanuary 26, 202389-year-old Sen. Feinstein has not announced if she will retire, but Democratic hopefuls are already entering the race for her senate seat.
Race and Equity‘The Chinese Lady,’ a play about the history of Chinese oppression and Anti-Asian hate, comes to Capital StageJanuary 26, 2023 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe play touches on themes of anti-Asian hate and othering as it follows one of the first Chinese women to immigrate to the United States. It will open at Capital Stage this weekend and run through Feb. 26.
Cal State contends with 'unprecedented' enrollment declinesJanuary 26, 2023Enrollment decreases across CSU mean some campuses could see budget cuts.
Here's what we know about the Monterey Park shooting victimsJanuary 25, 2023The families of the 11 people who died in the attack at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio are sharing memories of their loved ones.
Suspect in Half Moon Bay farmworker massacre charged with 7 counts of murderJanuary 25, 2023An employee of one of the two agricultural facilities where the shootings occurred was arrested and taken into custody. The rampage, believed to be a workplace violence incident, was California's third mass killing in just eight days.
Health CareCalifornia allocates $20M toward abortion clinics’ physical, digital securityJanuary 25, 2023 | Kate WolffeAbortion care providers in the state can apply for funds to bolster the security of their physical locations and increase digital privacy. The move is in response to increasing violence against abortion clinics and their staff.
Race and EquitySchool funding proposal aims to achieve equity, but does it go far enough?January 25, 2023Last year, a bill would have directed more funding to the student group with the lowest standardized test scores, which would have been Black students. Instead, the governor is proposing extra money for high-poverty schools.
California to expand pest-detecting dog teams with $4 million in federal fundingJanuary 24, 2023 | Rich IbarraThe USDA announced plans to spend over $70 million on projects aimed at upgrading the nation’s pest prevention infrastructure. California programs will see over $15 million of the funds, part of which will be used to expand a pest detection dog team.