State GovernmentCalifornia’s plan to overhaul a key climate program — raising the cost of gas — ignites debateOctober 25, 2024The state air board will vote on changes to its landmark clean fuel program that would cut more greenhouse gases but could raise the cost of gas and diesel.
State GovernmentCalifornia voters show strong support for bonds, less for housing measuresOctober 24, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiA new survey from PPIC says voters likely have concerns about the economy, but still support two $10 billion dollar bond measures.
State GovernmentMost California Republicans in Congress won’t commit to certifying the 2024 presidential electionOctober 24, 2024Only one-third of the California GOP congressional delegation has pledged to accept the 2024 presidential election results. And only two incumbents in office in 2021 voted to certify President Joe Biden’s win over Donald Trump in the 2020 race.
State GovernmentWith a safe race in California, Sacramento area Assembly candidate Krell campaigns in swing state NevadaOctober 23, 2024 | Laura FitzgeraldCalifornia’s deep blue electorate usually means a predictable outcome for top ballot races in November. This has some candidates redirecting resources to the neighboring swing state of Nevada. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentA divided country agrees: The election is stressing everyone outOctober 22, 2024A new poll from the American Psychological Association shows 7 out of 10 adults say the future of the Nation is a significant source of stress in their lives. And the results cross party lines.
State GovernmentUna guía para votantes de Sacramento para las elecciones de noviembre 2024October 22, 2024 | Manola Secaira | Tony Rodriguez | Gerardo ZavalaEsto es lo que necesita saber para registrarse, conocer los candidatos y emitir su voto en el condado de Sacramento antes de las elecciones generales del 5 de noviembre.
State GovernmentU.S. cybersecurity chief says election systems have 'never been more secure'October 21, 2024Jen Easterly, director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, told NPR that election officials across the U.S. have made big improvements to bolster both physical and cyber security.
EducationCalifornia banned college legacy admissions. Will it change who gets in?October 18, 2024A new state law bans private colleges from considering an applicant’s ties to family members who are alumni or donors. California’s public universities don’t use legacy admissions.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s Proposition 36 brings in big donationsOctober 17, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiCampaigns for and against the measure are getting more money than is typical for a criminal justice proposition. Even so, proponents are outspending the other side 3-1.
State GovernmentHow to avoid sharing election misinformationOctober 17, 2024The 2024 election season is here. As we’re waiting to learn the final results, it can be easy to be duped by false or misleading information. Here are four tips to help you avoid spreading election related misinformation.
