State GovernmentCalifornia declared an emergency over bird flu. How serious is the situation?December 19, 2024California officials have declared a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu, which is tearing through dairy cows in that state and causing sporadic illnesses in people in the U.S. That raises new questions about the outbreak of the virus.
Sacramento RegionSacramento law enforcement says they’re prepared to crack down on crime under Prop. 36December 18, 2024 | Laura FitzgeraldAs the statewide measure goes into effect, local officials announced plans to increase enforcement against retail theft and drug-related crimes.
Health CareBird flu update: California declares emergency and U.S. sees 1st severe human caseDecember 18, 2024A person in Louisiana has been hospitalized after being exposed to sick and dead birds. Meanwhile, California has declared an emergency over its growing outbreak in cattle.
State GovernmentUS to pay nearly $116M to settle lawsuits over rampant sexual abuse at California women's prisonDecember 18, 2024The U.S. government will pay nearly $116 million to resolve lawsuits brought by more than 100 women who say they were abused or mistreated at a now-shuttered federal prison in California that was known as the “rape club.”
State GovernmentBiden administration approves California electric car mandate. Will Trump try to revoke it?December 18, 2024The US EPA granted California’s waiver, which the incoming Trump administration is likely to try to overturn in the courts.
State GovernmentKamala Harris tells students to 'stay in the fight' after the electionDecember 17, 2024Vice President Kamala Harris is urging anyone disappointed over her loss in last month's election to “stay in the fight” as Donald Trump prepares to take office.
EnvironmentCalifornia's Pacific Gas & Electric could receive $15B in federal loans to modernize its power gridDecember 17, 2024Pacific Gas & Electric Co. could receive up to $15 billion in federal loans to help the utility modernize its power grid and expand clean energy infrastructure across central and northern California.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s jail population will rise thanks to Prop. 36. So will inmate deaths, advocates sayDecember 17, 2024California recorded historically high numbers of deaths in county jails for the past six years. Now, counties expect to house more prisoners as Prop. 36 takes effect.
State GovernmentNewsom unveils plan to boost career education, eliminate college degree requirement for 30,000 state jobsDecember 16, 2024 | Laura FitzgeraldThe plan would create pathways to receive college credit for experience gained outside of a classroom, such as military service or other job training.
Environment‘No way, not possible’: California has a plan for new water rules. Will it save salmon from extinction?December 16, 2024Growers and cities support the Newsom administration proposal, saying it strikes a balance for uses of Delta water. But environmentalists say the “healthy rivers” rules would actually harm California’s iconic salmon.
