California coronavirus updates: California lawmakers extend pandemic eviction ban for some rentersMarch 31, 2022Tens of thousands of California renters facing eviction will be able to stay in their homes for at least the next three months, the Associated Press reports.
‘That ugly game': an Iraqi war survivor reflects on the invasion of UkraineMarch 30, 2022 | Andrew NixonMazin Alhaidari lived through decades of war in his native Iraq before settling in the Sacramento area. As the war in Ukraine continues, he offered reflections on his own experiences and what lessons he's learned living in conflict.
State GovernmentCalifornia task force: Reparations for direct descendants of enslaved people onlyMarch 30, 2022California’s first-in-the-nation task force on reparations for African Americans voted to limit eligibility based on traceable lineage.
California State Fair set to be the first to open up judging to cannabisMarch 30, 2022 | Randol WhiteJust as wine, craft beer and olive oil have competed for the statewide title for years, cannabis farmers will now get their chance to shine. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCop cash: California law enforcement gives big to campaignsMarch 29, 2022California law enforcement groups are making sizable donations to candidates for attorney general, treasurer and Legislature before the June 7 primary.
EnvironmentNewsom imposes new California water restrictions — leaves details to localsMarch 28, 2022Still resisting statewide water rationing for parched California, Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking local suppliers to tighten water limits.
State GovernmentCalifornia contradiction: Ban gas cars later, but cushion gas prices now?March 28, 2022California has invested heavily in switching away from gas-powered cars to meet its climate goals. Now Gov. Newsom has proposed sending out checks to car owners to help with the price of gas.
State Government‘People don’t think clearly in crisis:’ California law enforcement turns to mental health clinicians on toughest 911 callsMarch 28, 2022California law enforcement agencies are embracing new approaches to mental health crisis calls. But some activists still want a solution without police, including volunteers in Nevada County who came together after a fatal shooting.
State GovernmentCalifornia lawmakers struck a deal on eviction protections. What does it mean for tenants?March 28, 2022State lawmakers are rushing this week to extend California eviction protections for hundreds of thousands of tenants waiting for rent relief.
California grocery workers vote to authorize strikeMarch 28, 2022Talks are scheduled to resume Wednesday between the union representing about 47,000 workers and the major supermarket chains.
