San Joaquin County To Provide Care To Human Trafficking Survivors With Federal GrantDecember 27, 2019 | Rich IbarraStockton has become known as a hub for human trafficking in recent years. But half a million dollars of federal grant money is now going towards helping victims in the area with everything from mental health care to substance abuse starting in 2020.
A California Housing Crisis Mystery: Rents Are Way Up This Decade, But Eviction Filings Are Way DownDecember 27, 2019Despite a major run-up in rents, California landlords are using the courts far less frequently to remove tenants. What’s going on?
State GovernmentWhat You Need To Know About California’s New Domestic Partnership LawDecember 26, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaAll Californians will be eligible for domestic partnerships as an alternative to marriage beginning in January 2020. This option was previously reserved for same-sex couples, and opposite-sex couples over age 62.
State GovernmentNearly All Employees In California Will Receive Sexual Harassment Prevention Training In 2021 Under New LawDecember 24, 2019 | Scott RoddThe law grew out of the Me Too and We Said Enough movements, which sparked a flurry of legislation to address sexual misconduct.
State GovernmentCalifornia Will Ban Hair Discrimination Starting In 2020December 24, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaA new California law forbids schools and workplaces from discriminating against students, workers or job applicants based on hairstyles historically associated with race.
State GovernmentCompanies Like Uber, Facebook Say They Won't Need To Adjust To New California LawsDecember 24, 2019 | Ben AdlerAs California seeks to crack down on worker misclassification, predatory lending and consumer data privacy, some companies are fighting back — by flat-out refusing to comply with new laws that they say don’t apply to them. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Flights Delayed Due To Car Crash, Internet OutageDecember 22, 2019An internet outage at Sacramento International Airport will likely cause delays during one of the busiest holiday travel weekends.
Mental Health Care Outcry Targets Kaiser — And State RegulatorsDecember 22, 2019Striking clinicians — spotlighting complaints that patients with serious mental illness face long waits and inadequate care — lay blame at the doorstep of the state Department of Managed Health Care.
For Small, Rural, Crumbling — And Closing — Classrooms, A Possible Solution: New School Bond RulesDecember 22, 2019Small rural schools have long had a hard time competing for state school bond money, even as neglect shuts down classrooms. That may change with the state bond on the California ballot in March.
California DreamKeeping Men of Color in the Teaching ProfessionDecember 21, 2019Recruiting male teachers of color is one thing. Getting them to stay is another.
Mayor Steinberg Responds To Trump Administration, Confirming Sacramento Will Accept RefugeesDecember 20, 2019 | Bob MoffittIn response to a presidential order, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg has notified the federal government that Sacramento will continue to accept refugees under a federally-funded program.
Health CareSutter Health Settles $575 Million California Antitrust Suit, Agrees to Change PracticesDecember 20, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaSutter Health has settled a 2018 lawsuit filed by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, who argued the hospital system’s anti-competitive practices are making care more expensive for Northern California patients.
California DreamThe Future Is Male: Why California Needs More Male Teachers Of ColorDecember 20, 2019One CSU-based program seeks to diversify the ranks of classroom teachers.
State GovernmentKids Under 12 Can No Longer Be Sent To Juvenile Hall For Most Crimes Starting In 2020December 20, 2019 | Steve MilneCalifornia has no minimum age for sending children to juvenile hall. But that's about to change under a new law taking effect in 2020.
Business Journal: Aggie Square Developers, Davis Burger Patch, Colfax RebrandingDecember 20, 2019 | Steve MilneUC Davis has picked the developers for Aggie Square, the research and innovation campus planned for Stockton Boulevard in Sacramento. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has the details, plus more business news. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Despite Pandemic, Large Sports Bar Plans To Open In Sacramento’s Downtown Commons This FallFebruary 27, 2021It marks a sign of optimism for downtown Sacramento after a year of pandemic-related challenges. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: New Industrial Development Coming Soon To North NatomasFebruary 12, 2021As the coronavirus pandemic has kept people indoors, many have turned to shopping online as a way to stay safe. According to the Sacramento Business Journal, the industrial sector is booming in Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Sears Is Closing In Arden Fair Mall. What’s Next? It’s Still UnclearFebruary 5, 2021In their announcement, Arden Fair representatives said they've known this day was coming for more than five years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: The Future Of Office Space In Sacramento In A Post-Coronavirus WorldJanuary 29, 2021Sacramento’s market for office space has declined for the first year in nearly a decade as the coronavirus pandemic has radically changed the way people work. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Some Sacramento-Area Restaurants Are Surviving The PandemicJanuary 22, 2021With the shifting coronavirus restrictions in California, many local restaurants have had to make the hard decision to close over the past year. But some have survived due to support from the community. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
