EducationNew law requires Cal State to overhaul response to Title IX complaintsJuly 22, 2024Eleven other bills related to sexual harassment are in the legislative pipeline.
State GovernmentKamala Harris pledges to 'earn and win' the nomination after Biden's endorsementJuly 21, 2024After President Biden announced he would no longer seek the Democratic nomination for president, he endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris said she wants to unite the Democratic Party.
State GovernmentKamala Harris sees ‘significant’ support from California legislators on presidential bidJuly 21, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiElected officials and DNC delegates alike are showing support — and even enthusiasm — for a Harris presidential run.
Meet the Democrats seen as potential contenders for the new open 2024 raceJuly 21, 2024President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race and endorsed Vice President Harris to be the nominee. Here are some of the Democrats viewed as potential candidates for the race ahead.
What happens next: Joe Biden wants to pass the baton to Kamala Harris. Here's how that might workJuly 21, 2024With President Joe Biden ending his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, Democrats now must navigate a shift that is unprecedented this late in an election year. Democrats are set to hold their convention in Chicago in August.
State GovernmentBiden drops out of 2024 reelection race, endorses Harris for nomineeJuly 21, 2024President Biden announced that he will discontinue his campaign to seek a second term in the White House, throwing the Democratic race for 2024 wide open.
State GovernmentPelosi’s successful move to help nudge Biden out: ‘For her, it’s all about winning’July 21, 2024When the dam of discontented Democrats calling upon President Joe Biden to suspend his flagging presidential campaign finally broke last week, Rep. Nancy Pelosi was standing at the floodgates.
A California court just granted an ag giant a win. It could jeopardize new farm union lawJuly 19, 2024A judge has halted a union effort at the Wonderful Company, throwing into question a new state law designed to make it easier for agricultural workers to organize.
State GovernmentGovernor Newsom signs bills, vetoes coastal protection measureJuly 19, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiGovernor Gavin Newsom signed a couple dozen bills into law on Thursday. He also vetoed one with tribal and environmentalist support.
‘A new era in my life’: CapRadio Insight Host Vicki Gonzalez shares update on breast cancer treatmentJuly 19, 2024 | Vicki GonzalezJust over a month ago Insight Host Vicki Gonzalez took leave following a breast cancer diagnosis. She shares an update on what’s next. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionThe Backyard music venue opens at Cal Expo with all-day festivalJuly 19, 2024The aptly-named venue, with a capacity of a cozy 3,000, is located at Cal Expo behind the Rock & Brews Restaurant.
Housing and HomelessnessSelf-governed Sacramento homeless encampment rallies against inspectionJuly 19, 2024 | Kristin LamCity of Sacramento officials said the inspection was scheduled to ensure the safety of Camp Resolution residents and compliance with the lease.
What we know about the computer update glitch disrupting systems around the worldJuly 19, 2024A tech meltdown left workers at airlines, banks and hospitals staring at the dreaded “blue screen of death” as their computers went inert in what is being described as a historic outage.
EnvironmentUC moves to limit where academic departments post opinions against backdrop of Gaza WarJuly 18, 2024University of California’s Board of Regents is a step closer to requiring that statements of academic departments appear on separate webpages rather than on departmental homepages.
EnvironmentCalifornia first state to get federal funds for hydrogen energy hub to help replace fossil fuelsJuly 18, 2024California will be the first state to receive federal funds under a program to create regional networks, or “hubs,” that produce hydrogen as an energy source for vehicles, manufacturing and generating electricity.
EnvironmentSacramento temperature blanket 2024: June, July see record-breaking stretch of heatJuly 18, 2024 | Manola SecairaThe National Weather Service in Sacramento said the period from June 23 to July 12 was the all-time hottest 20-day stretch recorded in downtown Sacramento.
Sacramento Region‘Incarceration is incompatible with healthcare’: Some Sacramento residents ask for alternatives to a jail annexJuly 17, 2024 | Kate WolffeDuring a meeting Tuesday night, formerly incarcerated people and decarceration advocates aired their grievances with consultants hired by the county, and urged the group to consider whether an Intake & Health Services facility is needed.
State GovernmentCalifornia Rep. Adam Schiff calls for Biden to step asideJuly 17, 2024California Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff released a statement saying it was time for Biden to pass the torch.
State GovernmentFormer Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs launches bid for California lieutenant governorJuly 17, 2024Former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs says he's running for lieutenant governor of California. Tubbs garnered widespread attention when he was elected mayor of his hometown in 2016 at just 26 years old, and for his guaranteed income program.
Sacramento RegionSacramento community advocates prepare listening sessions on racial equity resolutionJuly 17, 2024 | Kristin LamAdvocates say the resolution will cover the history of racism in Sacramento as well as strategies for the city to achieve racial equity.