Sacramento City Unified starts process to fire middle school teacher who used racial slurs in classJanuary 27, 2022 | Janelle SalangaThe initiation of the process follows Sacramento City Unified hiring a race and equity liaison to investigate racist incidents. Advocates say the incident itself reflects broader cultural problems in the district that remain unaddressed.
EnvironmentCalifornia drought making life harder for bees and the Central Valley almond growers who depend on themJanuary 26, 2022 | Rich IbarraCalifornia’s facing a shortage of bees, which are vital to pollinating almond crops. Drought and other factors are making it difficult to ensure the bees' survival.
Health CareWhat’s in the California paid sick leave deal for workers and businesses?January 26, 2022Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders agree to restore California paid sick leave for COVID-19. Here’s what you need to know.
Sacramento City Unified pushes student COVID-19 vaccine mandate deadline to Feb. 28January 26, 2022 | Janelle SalangaWith only 55% of students 12 or older reporting full vaccination or a registered exemption, the district hopes additional outreach during the extra month will increase those numbers. The previous deadline was Jan. 31.
Interview: Law professor Leslie Jacobs on Supreme Court contender Justice Leondra KrugerJanuary 26, 2022 | Randol WhiteExperts say California Supreme Court Justice Leondra Kruger is a top contender to replace Justice Stephen Breyer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Justice Stephen Breyer, an influential liberal on the Supreme Court, to retireJanuary 26, 2022Behind the scenes, Breyer pushed and prodded his fellow justices for consensus. His decision gives President Biden his first opportunity to name a new justice to the court.
Race and EquitySacramento City Unified appoints the school district’s first race and equity liaisonJanuary 25, 2022 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe district has appointed civil rights attorney Mark Harris to oversee investigations of racist incidents at Kit Carson Academy and West Campus High School.
State GovernmentInterview: California State Sen. Toni Atkins on abortion accessJanuary 25, 2022 | Vicki GonzalezCalifornia state Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins is pushing for greater access to abortion services for all women — both inside and outside the state. She spoke with Insight’s Vicki Gonzalez on the eve of the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade.
Health CareWorkplace rights for California workers navigating the omicron surgeJanuary 25, 2022 | Janelle SalangaWorkers, regardless of immigration status, are protected by California labor laws. Here’s what to know about those protections and available benefits at this stage of the pandemic.
Volunteers needed for first Sacramento County homelessness count since 2019January 24, 2022 | Chris NicholsThe federally funded Point-In-Time count usually takes place every two years, but was canceled in 2021 due to the pandemic. About 500 volunteers are needed this year.
