EnvironmentWhat's next for EVs under President Trump?January 21, 2025President Donald Trump has signed an executive order promising to eliminate what he incorrectly labels “the electric vehicle mandate” imposed under former President Joe Biden.
State GovernmentTrump wants to deport immigrants accused of crimes. California sheriffs could make that easyJanuary 21, 2025President Donald Trump wants to deport undocumented immigrants arrested on suspicion of various crimes. That could put sheriffs overseeing California jails in conflict with the state’s sanctuary law.
EnvironmentConspiracies are rife about water and the LA fires. Here's what experts sayJanuary 21, 2025Prominent right wing influencers are falsely blaming the fires' destructiveness on the city not having enough water to fight the blazes.
State Government4 takeaways from Trump's second inaugural addressJanuary 21, 2025In what was arguably the most unusual inauguration in American history, President Donald Trump pledged a "golden age" for the country. Here are the key moments.
Sacramento RegionSacramento City College to host 43rd annual March for the Dream in honor of MLK Jr.January 17, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisThe four-mile march will begin and end at Sacramento City College.
Sacramento RegionYoga with Dinger: Rivercats and Casa de Español unite for LA fire relief fundraiser SaturdayJanuary 17, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaThe fundraiser will feature several classes, an artisan market and raffles. All proceeds will go to American Red Cross fire relief efforts.
State GovernmentCalifornia is years behind in implementing a law to make homes more fire resistantJanuary 17, 2025California is years behind in implementing a 2020 law aiming to make it harder for homes to burn during a wildfire. It was slated to take effect in 2023, but the board tasked with developing the regulations has not finalized its guidelines.
State GovernmentGavin Newsom has grown California’s government to record size. Now he, too, is selling ‘efficiency’January 17, 2025Gavin Newsom is echoing the incoming Trump administration as he touts government efficiency.
State GovernmentNewsom's budget has money for new diaper program — possibly at the cost of an existing oneJanuary 17, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe governor's budget proposal includes about $7 million for a new program to provide three months of free diapers to families with newborns. But there currently isn't money for an existing diaper bank program.
State GovernmentCalifornia Assembly lawmakers announce legislation for fire reliefJanuary 16, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldSpeaker Robert Rivas says housing stability for those impacted by Los Angeles fires is a top priority.
