Is California Ready For A New State Park?February 8, 2020The state system faces a billion-dollar backlog, but Newsom administration says it is prepared to leave management controversy behind and create a new park.
UC Task Force: Keep The SAT, For NowFebruary 8, 2020Though not the university’s final decision on the subject, the recommendations are a blow to critics who say the tests discriminate against low-income students and underrepresented minorities.
Health CareSingle Payer Health Care Is Back On The Table In CaliforniaFebruary 7, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaA newly formed commission held its first meeting last week to consider having one government plan provide health care for everyone.
Live Analysis Of The Feb. 7 Democratic DebateFebruary 7, 2020Seven candidates are meeting onstage in New Hampshire for the first Democratic presidential primary debate of February. The night follows a major issue with the results of the first contest of 2020.
Health CareCDC Allowing Some California Labs To Test For Coronavirus In Hopes of Speeding Up DetectionFebruary 7, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornia health workers will be able to test potential coronavirus cases more quickly now that the federal government has given some state labs permission to analyze samples.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s Lone March Ballot Measure: A $15 Billion School Bond With A Confusing NameFebruary 7, 2020 | Chris NicholsThis year’s Proposition 13 would help pay for repairs and upgrades to K-12 schools, community colleges and public universities. But is not connected to California’s landmark property tax measure with the same name.
Business Journal: Wine And Grape Symposium At Cal Expo; Convention Center Construction; New RestaurantsFebruary 7, 2020 | Steve MilneThousands of people in the wine industry gathered in Sacramento this week to talk about a variety of issues including how to attract a new generation of wine drinkers. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has that story and more. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government‘Many More’ Than Expected: Workers Filed 181 Harassment, Discrimination Complaints At California’s Capitol Last YearFebruary 6, 2020 | Scott RoddA letter sent Thursday from Senate and Assembly leaders to legislative staff, which was obtained by CapRadio, offers broad strokes on findings by the Legislature’s new Workplace Conduct Unit.
Life In Quarantine: What It's Like For The U.S. Evacuees From WuhanFebruary 6, 2020Hundreds of American travelers returned from Wuhan, China and are now under federal quarantine for two weeks. Some are happy to be home, but wish they weren't confined in military bases.
California Could Take Over PG&E Under A Proposed Bill. But Could The Plan Work?February 6, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroCalifornia could take control of PG&E if a bill unveiled Monday by state Sen. Scott Wiener becomes law. The company opposes the plan and experts say it’s a tough road to go down.
