Sacramento RegionSacramento State changes investment policies, says pro-Palestinian demonstrators ‘will be ending’ encampmentMay 8, 2024 | Tony Rodriguez | Claire MorganA group of pro-Palestinian protesters have been camping in the Sac State quad since April 29 to protest the war in Gaza and to prevent the university from financially supporting organizations that do business with Israel.
State GovernmentNewsom wants California state employees back in the office. New ruling makes it harder to objectMay 8, 2024The 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.
EnvironmentNew California bills hope to mitigate health impacts linked to living near oil, gas wellsMay 7, 2024 | Manola SecairaAfter a 2022 law that would have established a buffer between new oil and gas wells and community areas was put on hold, advocates have sought other ways of addressing the issue.
EnvironmentCalifornia reports the first increase in groundwater supplies in 4 yearsMay 7, 2024After massive downpours flooded California’s rivers and packed mountains with snow, the state has reported the first increase in groundwater supplies in four years.
The Sofia launches jazz series — with shows booked through DecemberMay 7, 2024A new jazz series at The Sofia will provide audiences with historical context and musical insights intended to help them connect with the music on a deeper level, Manricks says.
EducationCalifornia could require kids to learn how to manage money. Should voters decide curriculum?May 7, 2024A ballot initiative that would require a personal finance class in high school circumvents the usual process for curriculum changes.
EducationCalifornia colleges agree on how to interpret in-state tuition law for undocumented studentsMay 6, 2024Advocates say many students have been wrongfully denied in-state tuition because of misinformation and different interpretations of the law.
EnvironmentSierra Nevada records snowiest day of the season from brief but potent California stormMay 6, 2024A 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 CareCalifornia is investing $500M in therapy apps for youth. Advocates fear it won’t pay off.May 6, 2024California 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 RegionCity says Camp Resolution can continue operation, will hold off on terminating leaseMay 3, 2024 | Kristin LamIn 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.