Should kindergarten change in California?May 22, 2022Children from low-income families often start school with fewer academic skills than their more affluent peers, experts say, an issue exacerbated by the pandemic.
In California for years, but still can’t qualify for in-state tuitionMay 22, 2022Bills pending in the California Legislature would make it easier for undocumented students and visa holders to pay in-state tuition at public universities.
UC system takes another step toward keeping students debt-freeMay 21, 2022At this weeks Regents meeting, the University of California moved closer to a goal of having students avoid burdensome student loans by 2030.
Interview: Chefs preview Sacramento Bacon Fest this weekendMay 20, 2022 | Vicki GonzalezSummer is coming, grills are turning on and Sacramento is celebrating the 11th annual Bacon Fest this weekend. Here’s what you may want to know. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentThe Great Culling: Which California bills did legislators kill?May 20, 2022On suspense file day, legislators killed about 220 California bills on issues including education, health care, housing and workers.
State GovernmentA Sacramento voter guide for the 2022 primary electionsMay 19, 2022Here's what you need to know to register, learn about the candidates and cast your ballot in Sacramento County before the June 7 primary election.
Sacramento City Unified will end current school year on time after extension talks stallMay 19, 2022 | Janelle SalangaInstead of continuing discussions about this year’s extension with the teachers’ union, the district is hoping to add instructional time over two years. It faces a $47 million penalty from the eight days lost during the strike.
State GovernmentTop California Democrats in a stalemate over gas rebatesMay 19, 2022 | Nicole NixonGov. Gavin Newsom wants to send drivers up to $800 to offset rising prices, but top legislative Democrats insist on tailoring billions in tax relief to lower- and middle-income residents.
State GovernmentCalifornia 2022 primary voter FAQMay 19, 2022Here is what you need to know in order to make sure you're registered and have your ballot counted before the 2022 California primary on June 7.
Sacramento County Board District 2: Who's running in the June 7 primary electionMay 19, 2022 | Kris HooksMany Sacramento area races won’t be decided until November, after they're narrowed to two candidates. But in the county’s second supervisorial district, where Patrick Kennedy and Duke Cooney are the lone candidates, a decision will be made in June.
