State GovernmentFacing lower-than-expected revenues, Newsom vetoes spending billsSeptember 22, 2022 | Nicole NixonThe huge surpluses of the past two years were due in large part to wealthier earners doing well financially during the pandemic. But there are signs that trend is starting to slow.
As Sacramento schools try to address the mental health crisis, vulnerable students sufferSeptember 22, 2022 | Srishti PrabhaWith so many students requiring mental health support and school districts confronting mental health clinician shortages, local organizations are stepping up to bridge the gap for students of color to meet the demand.
State GovernmentWill women rule in the 2022 California election?September 21, 2022While female candidates still face challenges, voters could elect a record number of women to the state Legislature in November. The roster of female lawmakers could rise to 45 of the 120 seats, according to a CalMatters analysis.
Covid still kills, but the demographics of its victims are shiftingSeptember 21, 2022Californians were far less likely to die from covid in the first seven months of 2022 than during the first two years of the pandemic.
Yolo County’s homeless population increased 14% since 2019, report findsSeptember 20, 2022 | Chris NicholsWhile the county’s overall homeless population increased, the number of unsheltered homeless people dropped nearly 5%. That category refers to anyone living on the street, in a tent, vehicle or abandoned building.
Health CareJoe Biden says the COVID-19 pandemic is over. This is what the data tells usSeptember 20, 2022Biden's comments — made as officials try to convince Americans to get a new booster shot and the White House seeks $22 billion in new COVID funding — were "unfortunate," several epidemiologists said.
LGBTQ seniors can struggle to find affordable housing. A Sacramento development is trying to help.September 20, 2022Lavender Courtyard is the first-of-its-kind affordable housing complex aimed at LGBTQ seniors in Sacramento, and one of less than a dozen such places in California, advocates say.
State GovernmentInside the team pioneering California’s red flag lawSeptember 19, 2022“Red flag” laws have been slow to take off in many places, but San Diego’s program shows how advocates hope gun violence restraining orders can be used to prevent tragedy.
San Joaquin County saw ‘substantial gains’ in 2021 agricultural productionSeptember 19, 2022 | Rich IbarraA new report says fruit and nuts made up the highest value crops produced by the county last year, raising over $1.7 billion.
EnvironmentHere’s what you need to know about Northern California’s atmospheric river weather eventSeptember 19, 2022 | Manola SecairaThis storm is bringing heavy rainfall, causing concerns for potential flooding. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.