State GovernmentNo raise for California’s minimum wage workers. Voters reject Prop. 32November 20, 2024California voters refused to raise the statewide minimum wage to $18 an hour. Fast food and health care workers already get more.
Sacramento RegionUC Davis Med Center workers embark on 2-day strikeNovember 20, 2024 | Laura FitzgeraldAFSCME 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 GovernmentCalifornia heading into new year with balanced budget, say state analystsNovember 20, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiThe 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.
Environment'Bomb cyclone' kills 2 in Washington and knocks out power to over half a million homes across the northwest USNovember 20, 2024A 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.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s budget is ‘roughly balanced,’ but growing deficits expectedNovember 20, 2024The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office projects a $2 billion shortfall for 2025-26, but says the state can’t afford big new programs. Gov. Newsom has complained about attention on the office’s deficit estimates.
Sacramento RegionSacramento City Council unanimously approves 3 tourism-boosting proposalsNovember 20, 2024 | Claire Morgan | Keyshawn DavisThe 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.
EnvironmentOarfish keep washing ashore in California. Folklore suggests that could be a bad omenNovember 20, 2024A deep sea oarfish washed up in Southern California. Japanese folklore suggests seeing the rare fish is a bad omen, some accounts say.
State GovernmentHere’s what we know about Sacramento County 2024 General Election resultsNovember 19, 2024 | Kristin Lam | Claire MorganCapRadio will provide updates on preliminary results for the Sacramento County 2024 General Election here.
State GovernmentExperts project California voter turnout dropped in the 2024 General ElectionNovember 19, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiAlthough ballots are still being counted, current state estimates show voter turnout could have decreased as much as 11% since 2020.
EducationUniversity of California workers announce strike over pay, health care disputesNovember 19, 2024 | Srishti PrabhaTwo 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.
