Mayor Steinberg Unveils $62 Million Plan to Address Sacramento’s Homeless CrisisAugust 17, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe majority of Mayor Darrell Steinberg’s $62.6 million plan will go towards providing permanent housing for the 1,100 people currently living in motels as well as help for low-income residents in danger of eviction.
State GovernmentNewsom Orders Investigation Into Abrupt Blackouts As Energy Officials Warn More Are PossibleAugust 17, 2020 | Nicole NixonThe governor called the rolling shut-offs “unacceptable.” California grid operators called off potential outages Monday evening but urged residents to conserve energy as a heat wave strains the system.
DNC Live Coverage: Monday, Aug. 17August 17, 2020Follow live updates and analysis of the Democratic National Convention.
No Blackouts Sunday, But Californians Urged To Conserve Energy And Prepare For Outages During Record HeatwaveAugust 16, 2020 | Nick MillerWhile there won't be more rolling blackouts Sunday, California’s electric grid operator has issued a statewide alert asking for residents to conserve energy between 3 and 10 p.m. through Wednesday so as not to overwhelm the electrical grid.
Uber, Lyft And Why California’s War Over Gig Work Is Just BeginningAugust 15, 2020A judge ruled that the ride-hailing giants must comply with California’s AB 5 contractor law, but legal appeals, a November ballot battle and big questions about organized labor loom large.
As Trump Takes Aim At Postal Funding, Could He ‘Sabotage’ California’s All-Mail Election?August 15, 2020Voter rights groups warn that recent Postal Service changes could make it more difficult for voters to cast ballots in the mail this November. But Californians still have options.
Where To Find Cooling Centers And How To Stay Safe During The Northern California Heat WaveAugust 14, 2020 | Kacey SycamoreAn Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for the region through Wednesday as temperatures are forecasted to be around 10 to 20 degrees above normal. Extreme and prolonged heat significantly increases the potential for heat-related illnesses.
Miciah Lee’s Family Sues Sparks Police Over Fatal ShootingAugust 14, 2020 | Bert JohnsonThe parents of Miciah Lee, an 18-year-old Black Sparks resident with a history of mental illness who was killed by Sparks police officers, are suing the department and city, pushing against the idea of qualified immunity.
Federal Appeals Court Throws Out California Ban On Large-Capacity Gun MagazinesAugust 14, 2020The court on Friday ruled that the state's "near-categorical ban of [the magazines] infringes on the fundamental right to self-defense." The decision is a blow to gun control activists.
Californians Largely Support Police Reforms And Their Local PD, Poll ShowsAugust 14, 2020 | Nicole NixonCalifornians broadly support the Black Lives Matter movement, a range of police reforms and — despite the desire for changes — their own local police departments by wide margins, according to a new pair of UC Berkeley polls.
