Health CareCalifornia has a lot to lose if Trump slashes Medicaid. Seniors, kids and more could face coverage cutsFebruary 28, 2025Almost 15 million Californians have health care coverage through Medi-Cal, a program that stands to lose billions of dollars if Republicans follow through on proposed cuts.
ImmigrationA California sheriff is planning to break the state’s sanctuary law. Here’s howFebruary 28, 2025Amador County Sheriff Gary Redman has pledged to break California law by contacting immigration enforcement at the time of a person’s arrest. He believes he’s upholding federal law.
Health CareFuture of cancer coverage for women federal firefighters uncertain under TrumpFebruary 28, 2025Firefighters celebrated when federal officials moved to expedite workers’ compensation coverage of cancers tied to their jobs. That initial jubilation soured when it became clear that breast, ovarian, cervical, and uterine cancers were excluded.
EnvironmentA rare 'parade' of all 7 planets will move across the night sky tonightFebruary 27, 2025This phenomenon known as a "planet parade," will feature Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune all visible at the same time along a line or arc in the sky, NASA says.
State GovernmentCalifornia Democrats vowed to tackle affordability—but the agenda isn’t yet clearFebruary 27, 2025California Democrats pledged to tackle affordability in 2025, but their plans to address Trump cuts, housing costs, energy, insurance, grocery bills and inflation remain unclear.
State GovernmentCalifornia insurance commissioner meets privately with State Farm, hopes to make rate hike decision within two weeksFebruary 26, 2025Ricardo Lara said he will look at information provided by State Farm before revisiting his previous decision to reject the company’s emergency rate hike.
EnvironmentSacramento-area rice fields could hold a key to helping struggling salmon runsFebruary 26, 2025 | Manola SecairaExperts have found that water flushed from rice fields is rich with zooplankton, which is a main source of food for young salmon. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s Prop 36 came without funding. Now lawmakers have to find money for it.February 25, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe ballot measure raises penalties for drug and theft-related crimes. It also puts a strain on behavioral health treatment, law enforcement and courts.
Housing and HomelessnessNewsom announces another round of homelessness funding, with more strings attachedFebruary 25, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldThe new conditions are drawing pushback from local governments.
Sacramento RegionCity leaders explore Sacramento’s future at State of DowntownFebruary 25, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisThe annual event highlighted new developments, the Athletics' forthcoming season and reflected on the accomplishments of the city’s core over the past decade.
