Advocates say California should send $2,000 per child to poorest familiesApril 19, 2022Anti-poverty organizations are calling for the state to target some of its projected surplus to families making up to $30,000 a year.
Health CareSacramento International Airport, SacRT drop mask mandates after federal rules struck downApril 19, 2022 | Steve MilneLike airports throughout the country, the Sacramento International Airport is lifting its mask mandate after a ruling by a U.S. District Court judge ended a federal rule requiring face coverings on public transportation.
Where are all of California's school librarians?April 18, 2022California lags far behind other states on librarian to student ratio.
Health CareBattle lines are drawn over California deal with Kaiser PermanenteApril 18, 2022A controversial proposal to grant HMO giant Kaiser Permanente a no-bid statewide Medicaid contract is headed for its first legislative hearing.
State GovernmentTrucker convoy rolls into Sacramento, protesting California COVID-19 billsApril 18, 2022 | Janelle SalangaThe convoy, which began its trip in Southern California in late February, is modeled on Canada truckers’ protests against vaccine mandates.
Sacramento city schools’ strike is over, but parents still have a lot on their mindsApril 18, 2022 | Janelle SalangaAs students return to class after spring break, families are grappling with changing COVID regulations and potential remaining tension between the city school district and teachers and workers.
Race and EquityCalifornia’s reparations task force explainedApril 17, 2022A task force is helping state officials examine how African Americans have been harmed by slavery and systemic racism and, weighing that, how the state should respond. What reparations should there be?
EnvironmentClean-car rules: California unveils proposed measure to ban new gasoline-fueled carsApril 17, 2022If enacted this summer, California’s mandate — the first in the world — would increase sales of electric or other zero-emission cars to 35% in 2026, and prohibit new gasoline or diesel cars by 2035.
State GovernmentProp. 13 offers bigger tax breaks to homeowners in wealthy, white neighborhoodsApril 16, 2022A new study finds white, wealthy homeowners in Oakland receive thousands more in tax breaks than owners of homes in minority neighborhoods.
EnvironmentInterview: California could get a new bottle recycling programApril 15, 2022 | Randol WhiteWith recycling rates dropping in the state, CalRecycle is looking to revamp its current program to encourage recycling rates. Here’s what you need to know. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
