State GovernmentCalifornians face higher costs for goods and services than before the pandemic despite inflation slowingMarch 7, 2024The consumer price index shows services are mostly responsible for persistent inflation, but prices for food and other goods in California remain high.
EnvironmentSacramento temperature blanket 2024: A stormy February sees consistent cool weatherMarch 7, 2024 | Manola SecairaWith more data available, we’re getting a clearer sense of what average temperatures look like this year in Sacramento, and what may be the story behind them.
Arts and LifestyleCould the days of ‘springing forward’ be numbered? A neurologist and sleep expert explains the downside to that borrowed hour of daylightMarch 7, 2024Americans have long been divided over adopting permanent standard versus permanent daylight saving time. But support for permanent standard time grew dramatically between 2021 and 2024.
Health CareProposition 1: Early results show Newsom’s mental health bond too close to callMarch 6, 2024 | Kate WolffeCalifornians are split in early returns over a statewide ballot measure that Gov. Gavin Newson says he needs to tackle the state’s homelessness crisis. Proposition 1 was the only measure on the ballot and was too close to call Wednesday.
EducationIn a first, U.S. students will take the SAT entirely online (no pencils required)March 6, 2024Students taking the exam use their own devices, or school devices — they no longer need a paper and pencil. More than a million students are expected to take the test.
State GovernmentAssembly District 6 results: Democrat Maggy Krell poised to face Republican opponent in NovemberMarch 6, 2024 | Nicole NixonEarly results show Krell leading a crowded field in the race to replace Asm. Kevin McCarty in the state Legislature. Two Republican candidates trail her.
State GovernmentDemocrat Adam Schiff and Republican Steve Garvey set to compete for California Senate seatMarch 5, 2024Republican Steve Garvey is advancing to a November election to fill the U.S. Senate seat held for three decades by the late Dianne Feinstein, a rare opportunity for the GOP to compete in a marquee statewide race in this Democratic stronghold.
State GovernmentCalifornia March primary election resultsMarch 5, 2024See the latest 2024 March primary election results from California.
State GovernmentCalifornia's closely watched House primaries offer preview of battle to control CongressMarch 5, 2024California voters have settled House primaries across the state. But all eyes are on a handful of swing districts whose November matchups will help determine who controls Congress for the next two years.
State GovernmentVoting rights: California lawmakers may translate more ballots, help more non-English-speakers to voteMarch 5, 2024Advocates say California’s immigrant citizens who need it should get ballots and voting help in their own language.