State GovernmentCalifornia set to become a refuge for transgender health care under new lawSeptember 30, 2022Lawmakers approved a bill to protect those receiving or providing transgender health care in California from prosecution under a wave of legislation in other states.
State GovernmentNewsom signs bill making family leave affordable to more workersSeptember 30, 2022SB 951 increases leave payments to 90% of paychecks for lower-income workers in 2025, so more of them can afford time off for maternity leave or to care for ill family members.
Health CareCalifornia coronavirus updates: California extends state’s COVID-19 supplemental sick leaveSeptember 30, 2022California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill Friday that will extend the state's COVID-19 sick leave policy which was set to expire.
Arts and LifestyleInterview: Sacramento Ballet is back with its ‘Beers and Ballet’ seriesSeptember 30, 2022 | Megan Manata | Vicki GonzalezThis weekend, Sacramento Ballet is kicking off the start of its 68th season with their popular “Beers and Ballet” series. The organization also announced a new company for aspiring dancers.
State GovernmentCalifornia to legalize burial by 'human composting'September 29, 2022 | Vicki Gonzalez | Claire MorganThe new legislation allows natural organic reduction facilities, which process human remains into soil, to be established in California. It takes effect in 2027.
Health CareAfter being bitten by a rabid fox, a congressman wants cheaper rabies treatmentsSeptember 29, 2022California Rep. Ami Bera was bitten by a rabid fox on Capitol Hill in April. He's OK, but now, he wants to make sure the cost of the lifesaving treatment isn't a burden for those who need it.
State GovernmentFact checking ads for California’s sports betting propositionsSeptember 29, 2022Both Prop 26 and Prop 27 have made a lot of claims about sports betting in California. But which are true?
State GovernmentNewsom vetoes wage hike for Cal State staffSeptember 29, 2022A last-minute bill would have forced Cal State to give non-faculty staff raises, costing the system almost $900 million over ten years — money the system says it doesn’t have.
Sacramento opens new temporary shelter for unhoused residents on Auburn BoulevardSeptember 29, 2022 | Chris NicholsOutreach teams will refer people experiencing homelessness to the center to connect them with housing services. Guests will stay for only three or four days, not weeks or months, city officials said.
Thousands of California teachers say they are stressed, burned outSeptember 28, 2022Although many educators surveyed by the California Teachers Association said they are thinking about leaving the field, research suggests not so many actually will.
