State GovernmentGov. Newsom Sues Secretary Of State To Get Party Affiliation On Recall BallotJune 30, 2021 | Nicole NixonNewsom wants to have his affiliation with the Democratic Party on the ballot for his upcoming recall election, but the opportunity passed 16 months ago.
California Lawmakers Tout Big College Spending, But Key Items Get Zero Dollars This YearJune 30, 2021Lawmakers say budget deal will expand enrollment at public universities and create a debt-free grant. Bill language says that money will come next year.
Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg Delivers State Of The City AddressJune 30, 2021 | Kris HooksThe speech marks the first since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down much of the city’s economy for more than a year as the virus spread.
California Coronavirus Updates: Roughly 30 Businesses Have Opened In downtown And Old Sacramento Waterfront Area During The PandemicJune 30, 2021Nevada’s tourism and gambling industry has come roaring back after the pandemic shuttered casinos and drove tourists away last year, with casinos setting a record in May by winning $1.23 billion.
State GovernmentGov. Gavin Newsom Retreats On $1 Billion Wildfire Prevention Plan Ahead Of Meeting With President BidenJune 29, 2021 | Scott RoddNewsom’s meeting on wildfires with Biden comes against the backdrop of new investigations showing the governor scaled back the state’s wildfire prevention goals and nixed more than half a billion dollars in fuel reduction spending. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s Eviction Moratorium Extension: What’s In It For Tenants And Landlords?June 28, 2021Gov. Newsom and key legislators agree to extend statewide eviction ban through Sept. 30, to provide full back rent for tenants and landlords. The deal includes fixes to speed rent relief payments.
Five Things To Know About Newsom’s Budget Deal With LegislatureJune 28, 2021Gov. Newsom and legislative leaders reach a spending agreement to help residents recover from the COVID-19 economic crisis and, perhaps, help Newsom defeat a recall campaign.
Coronavirus FAQ: I've Been Vaccinated. Do I Need To Worry About Variants?June 28, 2021Here's what we know about the effectiveness of vaccines for variants of concerns, notably the delta variant, first identified in India and now responsible for more than 20% of new U.S. cases.
State GovernmentLegislature Looks To Halt Child Support Debt Collections — Only For SomeJune 26, 2021Lawmakers propose to stop collecting child support debt for parents on cash assistance. But advocates had asked them to go a lot farther.
EnvironmentDepleted Reservoirs, Water Restrictions Worry Sacramento Area FarmersJune 26, 2021 | Steve MilneCalifornia's more than 1,500 reservoirs are 50% lower than they should be this time of year. That has farmers concerned about access to water, and looking at crops better adapted to the dry conditions.
