Sacramento RegionCalifornia State Library considers next steps after abrupt federal funding cutsApril 8, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiOfficials worry that more cuts down the line could jeopardize jobs and programs to reach patrons with disabilities.
State GovernmentCalifornia lawmakers propose bill to extend California’s 'last call' to 4 a.m.April 7, 2025 | Chris FeltsNew legislation would give cities the power to create "hospitality zones" which allows alcohol licensees to push back their hours of operation from 2 am to 4 am on weekends and holidays.
EducationCalifornia’s schools chief has a $200,000 salary and a side gigApril 7, 2025Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond has regularly worked side jobs at Bay Area nonprofits to earn extra income because he says the state pay is insufficient.
Health CareNew bill would make up for lost research and vaccine dollars from federal governmentApril 3, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe legislation would start a new state research institute and task a state program with distributing vaccines.
State GovernmentXavier Becerra jumps into crowded race for California governorApril 3, 2025The former California attorney general noted that he had experience fighting Trump after suing his first administration more than 100 times.
Health CareNew bill would further expand health care coverage to immigrants without legal statusApril 2, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe bill comes as the state borrows money in part to fund Medi-Cal for undocumented residents.
Health CareFederal cuts to COVID-19 funding hit California public health efforts hardMarch 28, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe sudden cuts to funds set to wind down at the end of next year will likely mean job and program cuts.
State GovernmentCalifornia food banks brace for funding cuts, and not only from the Trump administrationMarch 28, 2025Food aid is one of numerous competing priorities California lawmakers will have to juggle in the face of steep potential federal cuts.
Housing and HomelessnessCA lawmakers aim to make housing more affordable with slew of new billsMarch 27, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiMany of the bills roll back regulations so builders can move quicker and deal with less red tape.
State GovernmentCalifornia health agency says federal government is pulling COVID-19 prevention fundingMarch 26, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe California Department of Public Health said it received a notice from the CDC that the funding would end immediately.
