State GovernmentWatch: Gov. Gavin Newsom Delivers Second State Of The State AddressFebruary 19, 2020California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered his 2020 State of the State address on Wednesday, Feb. 19. Watch a replay of the speech here.
Housing, Health Care, Homelessness: After A Year, Where Does Gov. Gavin Newsom Stand On His Key Promises For California?February 19, 2020 | Chris NicholsNewsom made big pledges to help solve the state’s housing shortage, homelessness crisis and improve health care. PolitiFact California found that, after one year in office, he has taken significant early steps but has yet to achieve key results.
State GovernmentCalifornia Made It Easier For Voters To Switch Parties, But Retraining Election Staff Could Pose ChallengesFebruary 19, 2020 | Scott RoddCounty election officials say they support the new law, but they acknowledge they may be hiccups.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezGov. Gavin Newsom Set To Deliver His Second State Of The State AddressFebruary 19, 2020Gov. Gavin Newsom is poised to deliver his second State of the State address. This speech traditionally provides a roadmap for the legislative year ahead. The 2020 address is being given at the latest point in the calendar year in 40 years. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezThe 21st Annual Sacramento Jewish Film Festival Starts TodayFebruary 19, 2020For the next four days, a wide variety of Jewish films will be screened in Sacramento. The festival consists of 14 feature films and nine short films. All screenings take place at the Crest Theatre. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Surge In Covered California Enrollment As Californians Avoid Penalty, Receive State AidFebruary 18, 2020Although a new state tax penalty and state financial aid motivated people to sign up for health insurance this year, Covered California is reopening enrollment for those who said they weren’t aware.
Leaf Blowers Could Be Banned In Sacramento On Bad Air DaysFebruary 18, 2020 | Nick MillerA council member is proposing to disallow both gas and electric blowers on days when the air quality index is at or above 100.
Fourteen Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Among 171 Brought To Travis Air Force BaseFebruary 17, 2020 | Bob MoffittThe number of U.S. citizens brought to the base because of coronavirus fears has doubled.
California To Formally Apologize For Mistreatment Of Japanese AmericansFebruary 17, 2020 | Scott RoddAssemblymember Al Muratsuchi announced plans to introduce a resolution apologizing for the state’s history of mistreatment toward Japanese Americans.
44 Americans On The Diamond Princess Cruise Ship Diagnosed With CoronavirusFebruary 16, 2020Not all of the Americans on board the vessel, which is currently quarantined in Japan, are sick. Those who are will remain in Japan for treatment.
