State GovernmentCould Latino Voters Make The Difference In Whether Newsom Survives California’s Recall Election?August 15, 2021Latinos are the largest ethnic group in California at 39% of the population, and a growing share of the electorate at about 28% of registered voters.
Yoga Classes, Therapy And 401(k)s: California Businesses Beefing Up Benefits To Attract WorkersAugust 15, 2021California businesses are responding to a labor shortage with social media pleas, hiring incentives, bonuses and new benefits. So far, workers, particularly in the service industry, are seeing wages rise.
Sacramento Dining Icon Randy Paragary DiesAugust 14, 2021Paragrary opened his first Sacramento restaurant, The ParaPow Palace, in 1969. Since then, he started a number of businesses in the city — including Centro Cocina Mexicana, R15, Cafe Bernardo and his namesake Paragary's.
Health CareIt's Time To Up Your Mask GameAugust 14, 2021From double-masking to getting a tighter seal, these suggestions and simple at-home hacks can make your mask a better barrier against the surging delta variant.
State GovernmentInterview: Legal Scholar Says Newsom Recall Is UnconstitutionalAugust 14, 2021 | Randol WhiteThe dean of the UC Berkeley School of Law says California's recall election process denies voters an equal say in who should be governor. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Recall Election Voter Guide: How To Vote And What Happens AfterAugust 13, 2021While some things about this election will be just like any other time Californians vote, a few things will be different. Here’s what to know about how to vote in the recall, the timeline afterward, and more.
Sacramento’s Plan To Build 20 New Shelter Sites For Homeless Residents Gets Approval, Draws CriticismAugust 13, 2021 | Janelle SalangaIt greenlights 20 sites for various housing options meant to serve Sacramento’s unhoused population. But Sacramento community members want the plan to emphasize safety and prioritization of affordable housing.
Race and EquitySacramento Region, California Show Increased Diversity In 2020 Census ResultsAugust 13, 2021 | Janelle SalangaWhile California showed an increase in Latino and Asian populations along with a decrease in white and Black residents, researchers say additional information can better clarify and contextualize demographic changes and their effects.
California State Of Mind | Episode 36First Healthcare Workers, Now Teachers Are Reacting To New Vaccine RequirementsAugust 13, 2021Governor Newsom just added K-12 teachers to the list of workers now required to be vaccinated or tested weekly for Covid-19. We’ll discuss the recent vaccine mandates and how workers feel about them. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentInterview: Following Grim UN Climate Report, Experts Discuss What California Can DoAugust 13, 2021 | Ed FletcherWhile California is in the midst of massive wildfires and a historic drought, a UN report has painted a more graphic picture about future climate change impacts. We asked California experts about the state’s role in solving the crisis.
