State GovernmentCalifornia Senate approves ban on schools notifying parents about students’ gender expression without consentJune 14, 2024 | Kate WolffeAt least six California school districts in the past year have adopted measures that require staff to tell parents if their child changes their gender identity at school.
State GovernmentThese California dams need repairs. But Newsom, legislators battle over grants to fix themJune 14, 2024Aiming to store more water and protect the public, legislators are negotiating with the governor to restore $50 million to help repair 42 aging dams throughout the state.
Sacramento RegionCity of Sacramento asks for feedback on LGBTQ+ history project’s first draftJune 13, 2024 | Kristin LamThe LGBTQ+ Historic Experience Project focuses on identifying landmarks in the City of Sacramento, but also references gay bars in West Sacramento and Carmichael.
Health CareWhat the Supreme Court ruling on the abortion pill means for access in CaliforniaJune 13, 2024In its first ruling on reproductive rights since overturning Roe v. Wade, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a lawsuit that questioned the FDA’s approval of the abortion pill mifepristone.
State GovernmentCalifornia pushes insurers to cover more homes in these areas. Is your ZIP included?June 12, 2024California can’t legally require insurers to write either residential or commercial property policies. But the state expects insurers to comply with the options unveiled today because get something they want in return: catastrophe modeling.
Health CareHow to spot heat illness and keep kids safe during the Sacramento summerJune 12, 2024 | Chris Nichols | Sarit LaschinskyDr. Kylie Abeson, a pediatrician at UC Davis Health, joined CapRadio’s Insight to talk about the dangers high temperatures pose to our health and what the symptoms of heat illness look like. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionCity of Sacramento approves budget, reducing or avoiding some anticipated cutsJune 12, 2024 | Kristin LamThe city will cut contributions to its rainy day savings fund, which is expected to be $64 million below target next year.
Silicon Valley-backed voter plan for new California city qualifies for November ballotJune 12, 2024A Silicon Valley-backed initiative to build a green city for up to 400,000 people in the San Francisco Bay Area has qualified for the Nov. 5 ballot. Voters will be asked to allow urban development on land currently zoned for agriculture.
Grand jury report says Stockton City Council violates Brown Act, allows threatening work environmentJune 11, 2024 | Kristin Lam | Sally LongeneckerA San Joaquin County Grand jury report alleges the 209 Times, a website and social media platform, has created a hostile work environment at Stockton City Hall.
Sacramento RegionSacramento students will continue to ride public transit for free after funding deal reachedJune 11, 2024 | Tony RodriguezThe RydeFreeRT program’s future was in doubt after the city of Sacramento announced it couldn’t cover its annual $1 million contribution. The initiative allows youth to ride public transit for free in SacRT’s service area.
