Sacramento took nearly a year to create a new ‘safe ground’ homeless shelter. We look at why it takes so long.February 8, 2022 | Chris NicholsCity leaders pledged by January they would open two new Safe Ground camping sites and a permanent respite center, in addition to various other shelters that are part of a larger homelessness plan. By the end of the month, none had opened.
Health CareSacramento city school bus drivers accuse district of allowing unsafe working conditions during omicron surgeFebruary 8, 2022 | Janelle SalangaThe drivers and transportation employees say physical distancing precautions are disregarded due to staffing shortages, creating an unsafe environment for students and workers.
State GovernmentMiss work because of omicron? Newsom signs retroactive sick pay.February 7, 2022 | Nicole NixonThe bill requires employers to provide up to 80 hours of paid sick time for workers who test positive for COVID-19 or need to care for a sick family member.
State GovernmentCalifornia will reward volunteering college students with aid — but spend half the money on overheadFebruary 7, 2022A new California volunteer financial aid program for college students is using less than half of its budgeted money on actual student aid. Should this money support an expensive volunteer program or go to students directly?
Health CareCalifornia will lift universal mask mandate Feb. 16, Sacramento County could followFebruary 7, 2022 | Kris Hooks | Chris HaganWhile the statewide rules relax, several counties still have their own indoor mask mandates, including Sacramento and Yolo. Sacramento County’s mandate is still in effect, but officials say the county "anticipates following the state's lead.”
State GovernmentCSU chancellor welcomes investigation into allegations he mishandled sexual harassment case at Fresno StateFebruary 7, 2022California State University Chancellor Joseph I. Castro said he welcomes an independent investigation into allegations that he mishandled sexual harassment allegations while president of Fresno State University.
California ready to launch $3 billion, multiyear transition to community schoolsFebruary 6, 2022Schools will be the neighborhood hub for engaged parents, 'whole child' services
Health CareCalifornia inks sweetheart deal with Kaiser Permanente, jeopardizing Medicaid reformsFebruary 5, 2022The backroom deal with politically connected Kaiser Permanente, which infuriated other Medi-Cal health plans, allows the health care giant to continue selecting the enrollees it wants.
Few California workers know they're entitled to pay when a shift is cut short, study findsFebruary 4, 2022 | Randol WhiteState law says employers need to pay their workers for hours lost if the time was scheduled but then cut once the shift has started. But a new study out of UC Davis found that few employees know this rule. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Interview: Celebrity chef Martin Yan on his large cookbook donation to UC DavisFebruary 4, 2022 | Vicki Gonzalez | Megan ManataHost of Yan Can Cook, chef Martin Yan recently donated 3,000 cookbooks he amassed over his long career to UC Davis, where he earned multiple degrees. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
