A program to close insurance gaps for Native Americans has gone largely unusedJanuary 27, 2025A tool to boost medical coverage for Native Americans has been underused by many states.
State GovernmentTrump's immigration orders are a blueprint for sweeping policy changesJanuary 27, 2025President Trump began his immigration crackdown with a flurry of executive orders. Immigration experts say they lay out how he hopes to transform enforcement at the southern U.S. border and beyond.
Rain gives LA wildfire relief but officials warn of mudslides and toxic ashJanuary 27, 2025Los Angeles and Ventura Counties are forecast to receive 0.75 to one inches of rain, which may result in debris flows or mudslides.
State GovernmentTrump orders more Central Valley water deliveries — claiming it would help LA firesJanuary 27, 2025Citing the LA fires, Trump directed federal agencies to “immediately take actions to override” water operations and environmental rules. But the water mostly serves Central Valley farms.
State GovernmentSenate Pro Tem Mike McGuire talks emergency funds, immigration and TrumpJanuary 24, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe North Coast Democratic Senator said that despite the president’s threats, he believes that the federal government will come through with fire relief funds.
Health CareCovered California hits record enrollment, but key subsidies in jeopardyJanuary 24, 2025Enhanced federal subsidies and more state aid for out-of-pocket costs have made health insurance purchased through California’s marketplace more affordable.
Sacramento RegionSacramento History Museum says they’re ‘so thankful’ as future of TikTok remains unclearJanuary 24, 2025 | Keyshawn Davis | Vicki GonzalezThe museum started recording TikTok videos of staff using antique printing presses during the pandemic. Since then, they’ve become the most followed museum on the platform.
State GovernmentBound for LA, Trump ups his threat to withhold fire aid and keeps Newsom out of the loopJanuary 24, 2025The Trump administration apparently opted not to coordinate at all with Gov. Newsom while planning the president’s visit to fire-ravaged Los Angeles today. Just how awkward will this be?
Arts and LifestyleA parade of planets will be visible to the naked eye all monthJanuary 24, 2025All month, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars will appear to line up and be bright enough to see without a telescope or binoculars — with them, you can see Uranus and Neptune, too.
EnvironmentTrump travels to visit disaster zones in North Carolina and CaliforniaJanuary 24, 2025President Trump is taking the first trip of his term on Friday to North Carolina and California, visiting communities grappling with recovery from natural disasters.
