With inflation, California worries about progress on poverty
May 16, 2022
California lawmakers and activists are pressing Gov. Gavin Newsom to spend more to help the state’s poorest residents.
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California church shooter was motivated by hate for Taiwanese people, officials say
May 16, 2022
A gunman killed a 52-year-old man and wounded five others in an attack at a Southern California church on Sunday, authorities said.
The federal government is offering another round of free COVID tests
May 16, 2022
Households in the U.S. will receive eight test kits via the U.S. Postal Service. The release comes as cases have risen over 60% in the U.S. over the past two weeks.
Job program provides some hope in neighborhood at center of Sacramento’s homelessness crisis
May 16, 2022 | Chris Nichols
Sacramento’s River District Business Association has hired several homeless and formerly homeless people to help clean up trash at neighborhood encampments.
California coronavirus updates: Sacramento City Council may vote to continue virtual meetings
May 16, 2022
Sacramento City Council is scheduled to vote on Tuesday to continue holding virtual meetings. Every month, they’ve made this decision despite the state’s relaxed pandemic restrictions.
Is your house at risk of a wildfire? This online tool could tell you
May 16, 2022
Many people move without realizing the danger that wildfires pose to their new home. A new risk rating system could help buyers learn more on real estate sites.
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Five things to know about nuclear power in California
May 14, 2022
Gov. Newsom is considering seeking federal funds to keep Diablo Canyon open as California transitions away from fossil fuels. But there are many complications to keeping nuclear power in California.
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A salty dispute: California Coastal Commission unanimously rejects desalination plant
May 14, 2022
The commission, in a marathon session today, killed a proposed desalination plant in Huntington Beach that’s been debated for more than 20 years.
Interview: Cal Fire’s staffing shortage, and a bill that could bring in more firefighters
May 13, 2022 | Nicole Nixon
Cal Fire has been facing staffing shortages for years. While most municipal fire stations have three firefighters per engine, Cal Fire has an average of 2.7, requiring employees to work forced overtime and causing severe mental health issues.
With California budget surplus projected at $97 billion, Newsom proposes driver rebates, more reproductive health funding
May 13, 2022 | Nicole Nixon
The governor’s revised budget proposal is an update to the spending plan he released in January, using new tax revenue data. It’s just a wishlist, part of a lengthy process in which state leaders decide how to use Californians’ tax dollars.
War in Ukraine live updates: Finland abandons neutrality and will move to immediately join NATO
May 12, 2022
Bridget Brink, a career diplomat who is President Biden's pick to serve as ambassador to Ukraine, will be on Capitol Hill today before the Senate Foreign Relations committee for a confirmation hearing.
Rural California Hatches Plan for Engineered Mosquitoes to Battle Stealthy Predator
May 11, 2022
Tulare County officials hope the region will soon be a testing ground for a new generation of technology in a centuries-old war: Human vs. Mosquito.
California spent millions to boost COVID vaccination rates of Medi-Cal members — but they lag even more
May 11, 2022
Gaps in COVID vaccination rates among the state’s Medi-Cal population persist. Five Medi-Cal plans still have vaccination rates under 50%.
How bad is water use in California? March is the worst so far, up 19%
May 10, 2022
Ignoring urgent pleas from water officials, Californians used substantially more water after a record-dry three months gripped the state.
Sacramento City Unified could extend school year a week to avoid state fine following strike
May 10, 2022 | Janelle Salanga
The district must make up the lost instructional time by July 1 in order for the district to avoid paying the state over $40 million.
Anti-worker or pro-worker? Why labor unions are fighting over a housing bill
May 9, 2022
A new bill aimed at increasing affordable housing construction has an important backer: California’s carpenters’ unions. The state’s formidable Construction and Building Trades Council, which represents most other construction unions, is opposed.
A billion pounds of California almonds could be stuck in warehouses instead of being exported
May 9, 2022 | Rich Ibarra
Shipping companies are finding more profit bringing back empty containers than filling them with almonds and other American exports. Growers statewide are looking at hundreds of millions of pounds on hand.
California may chop late fees that add hundreds of dollars to traffic tickets
May 9, 2022
California lawmakers want to remove a fee that can transform a minor ticket into hundreds of dollars of debt for low-income residents.
How one California tribe protects the history of its land
May 9, 2022 | Manola Secaira
This is still fairly new work for the Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake tribe. But it’s growing quickly in Lake County, where large swaths of natural land have remained undisturbed until recently.
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‘If I get something from you I could die’: Some immunocompromised Cal State students feel left behind as COVID safeguards loosen
May 8, 2022
With some campuses dropping mask mandates, immunocompromised students and staff weigh the risks of showing up.
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National
President Biden will travel to Buffalo today to meet with shooting victims' families
May 17, 2022
Biden will visit the supermarket where last weekend's deadly shooting took place, as well as visit with local leaders and law enforcement.
Shots - Health News
FDA announces plans to ease the shortage of baby formula
May 16, 2022
Abbott, one of the largest formula-makers in the U.S., has reached an agreement with the government to bring a closed factory back on line. And the FDA is easing some restrictions on imported formula.
Politics
Biden eases restrictions on Cuban travel and remittances
May 16, 2022
The White House plans to make it easier for families to visit relatives in Cuba and increase visa processing on the island, reversing some of former President Trump's policies.
Ukraine invasion — explained
Hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers evacuated from steel plant to Russian-held territory
May 16, 2022
It's unclear if the soldiers have been taken prisoner or are under the protection of the U.N., but a Ukrainian official says they would be able to return home after a prisoner exchange with Russia.
The Coronavirus Crisis
The federal government is offering another round of free COVID tests
May 16, 2022
Households in the U.S. will receive eight test kits via the U.S. Postal Service. The release comes as cases have risen over 60% in the U.S. over the past two weeks.
Russia-Ukraine recap
Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (May 16)
May 16, 2022
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Law
Supreme Court sides with Sen. Ted Cruz in campaign finance case
May 16, 2022
At issue was a federal law that has been on the books for 20 years that barred federal candidates from raising more than $250,000 to repay loans made to their campaigns.
Law
The jury saw pictures of Amber Heard's swollen face after a fight with Johnny Depp
May 16, 2022
Jurors in Johnny Depp's libel trial against his ex-wife, Amber Heard, saw photos of her with red marks and swelling on her face after their final fight before their divorce.
