State GovernmentWill COVID Spur California To Ease Food Stamp Applications?January 9, 2021In a state that has long struggled to get federal food assistance to those who qualify, one senator is hoping that the third time’s a charm for his bill to ease application hurdles for CalFresh.
Hotel Workers Renew Push For Recall Rights, Job ProtectionsJanuary 9, 2021California hotel employees are anxious to see if state lawmakers may revive a “right to recall” proposal to rehire based on seniority or propose new help. Many also worry additional aid from last month’s federal relief package won’t help them.
State GovernmentViolent Breach In D.C. Raises Questions About Safety At California State CapitolJanuary 8, 2021 | Chris Nichols | Ed FletcherBut the violent breach of the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump extremists in Washington D.C. raises difficult questions about whether the state building is vulnerable to a similar attack.
Business Journal: New Plans For Sacramento Railyards Include 5,000-Capacity Entertainment VenueJanuary 8, 2021 | Mike HagertyDevelopers have filed plans with the city of Sacramento for new projects within the area known as The Shops, which includes historic buildings that date back to the late 19th and early 20th century. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCOVID-19 Relief, Housing, Wildfires: Here's What's In Gov. Gavin Newsom's 2021 Budget Proposal January 8, 2021 | Chris Nichols | Sammy Caiola | Ezra David Romero | Scott Rodd | Nicole Nixon | Kris HooksGov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a $227.2 billion budget proposal Friday, kicking off a 6-month-long process to finalize a state budget for 2021-2022.
Weekly Protest Violence In Sacramento: Officials Struggle To Balance Freedom Of Speech, AccountabilityJanuary 7, 2021 | Scott RoddAfter the insurrection in the U.S. Capitol this week, incited by the words of President Donald Trump, city leaders are facing greater pressure to quell the ongoing violence and hold perpetrators accountable. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentA Dry Winter In California Could Lead To Worse Than Average Wildfire Season, Experts WarnJanuary 7, 2021 | Ezra David RomeroCalifornia experienced record high temperatures and extremely dry conditions this fall. That same weather pattern is sticking around this winter.
After Pro-Trump Extremists Storm U.S. Capitol, Racial Justice Activists Say Law Enforcement Treatment Of Protests Is UnequalJanuary 7, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-TanSince November, Trump demonstrators have been gathering at the state Capitol protesting the election result. The rallies have resulted in violence as groups like the Proud Boys have fought with counter-protesters with little police intervention.
How To Answer Kids’ Questions About Political TurmoilJanuary 7, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaExperts say political turmoil can be deeply upsetting to children of any age, and parents need to take care to explain this week’s events in a way that provides context and support.
California’s New Goal: Vaccinate A Million People In 10 DaysJanuary 7, 2021Acknowledging that vaccinations have been too slow, state officials aim to ramp up the pace. But many questions remain about expanding to the next groups of Californians.