State GovernmentThe first presidential election since the Jan. 6 attack will test new guardrails from CongressOctober 29, 2024This presidential election will be the first since the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the Capitol. And it will be a stress test of the new systems and guardrails that Congress put in place to ensure America’s long tradition of the peaceful transfer of
Health CareCalifornia mental health agency director to resign following conflict of interest allegationsOctober 29, 2024Toby Ewing, executive director of California’s Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission, is resigning amid an investigation into his conduct and revelations that he traveled to the U.K
State GovernmentIn nationwide first, California plans to rev up sales of electric motorcyclesOctober 28, 2024Bikers — many of whom love their noisy combustion engines — say zero-emission motorcycles aren’t ready for long-distance rides. Motorcycles emit an “outsized portion” of smog-causing pollutants.
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 | Gerardo Zavala | Manola Secaira | Tony RodriguezEsto 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.
