Sacramento RegionUC Davis Med Center workers embark on 2-day strikeAFSCME Local 3299 members cite unfair labor practices by the University of California. But UC officials say they fundamentally disagree with the union’s characterization of negotiations.
State GovernmentNovember 21, 2024Most of the country shifted right in the 2024 presidential electionIn 2020, President Biden won six of the seven closely watched states. This year, President-elect Donald Trump won all seven — plus is on track to win a majority of the popular vote, according to AP.
Sacramento RegionNovember 21, 2024Gerardo ZavalaInside the gas station serving some of Sacramento’s best quesabirriaEl Cora Birria is an unassuming establishment located in the back of a gas station convenience store. The business gained TikTok fame during the pandemic but has since been struggling to make ends meet.
State GovernmentNovember 20, 2024Megan MyscofskiCalifornia heading into new year with balanced budget, say state analystsThe California Legislative Analyst’s Office released an annual report on the state’s finances, saying they’re balanced going into its next legislative session. But they warn that lawmakers should prepare for tougher times in coming years.
EnvironmentNovember 20, 2024'Bomb cyclone' kills 2 in Washington and knocks out power to over half a million homes across the northwest USA major storm is sweeping across California and the northwestern U.S., battering the region with strong winds and rain. It caused widespread power outages and downed trees that killed at least two people in Washington.
Sacramento RegionNovember 20, 2024Claire MorganKeyshawn DavisSacramento City Council unanimously approves 3 tourism-boosting proposalsThe projects include an infrastructure improvement package for the Old Sacramento Waterfront, a $2 million boost to the city’s tourism bureau to attract more festivals, and the construction of a new hotel connected to the convention center.
EnvironmentNovember 20, 2024Oarfish keep washing ashore in California. Folklore suggests that could be a bad omenA deep sea oarfish washed up in Southern California. Japanese folklore suggests seeing the rare fish is a bad omen, some accounts say.
State GovernmentNovember 19, 2024Megan MyscofskiExperts project California voter turnout dropped in the 2024 General ElectionAlthough ballots are still being counted, current state estimates show voter turnout could have decreased as much as 11% since 2020.
EducationNovember 19, 2024Srishti PrabhaUniversity of California workers announce strike over pay, health care disputesTwo unions that represent university health care employees, patient care technical staff and service workers will strike on Wednesday and Thursday. They say contract negotiations with the university have stalled.
State GovernmentNovember 19, 2024Covered California starts offering health care to DACA immigrants. Will Trump’s win deter them?California immigrants with DACA status are newly eligible to buy insurance through the Affordable Care Act. Donald Trump’s election creates uncertainty about the future of the program.
EnvironmentNovember 19, 2024How do you protect a species that lives across a continent? Monarch butterfly decision may soon tryThe monarch butterfly is widely recognized and widely dispersed across North America and it's in trouble. Federal officials decide soon whether it gets protection under the Endangered Species Act.
