State GovernmentCalifornia’s pro-abortion ballot measure is poised to pass. So why are Democrats spending so much time and money on it?October 17, 2022 | Nicole NixonFrom Hillary Clinton to California’s indigenous tribes, much effort is being spent on a proposition that is poised to succeed. Experts suggest this is part of a larger political strategy.
State GovernmentU.S. Sen. Alex Padilla appears on California’s November ballot twice. Here’s why.October 17, 2022 | Chris NicholsIn the first contest, Padilla is seeking to complete former Senator Kamala Harris’ term which ends in January 2023. In the second, he is seeking his own full six-year U.S. Senate term.
Health CareMonkeypox cases in the U.S. are way down — can the virus be eliminated?October 17, 2022Early fears of an escalating outbreak have not come to pass. Scientists are finding that the virus needs a very particular set of circumstances to spread effectively.
What we know about the victims of the alleged Stockton serial killerOctober 17, 2022The Stockton Police Department announced on Saturday that they had arrested 43-year-old Wesley Brownlee on suspicion of homicide.
Police arrested a suspected serial killer in StocktonOctober 17, 2022A man suspected of killing six men and wounding a woman in Northern California was arrested before dawn Saturday as he was apparently searching for another victim, police said.
EnvironmentIn California, unhealthy pollution from wildfire smoke has become dangerously commonOctober 17, 2022A decade ago, about 200,000 Californians lived in areas where they were exposed to extreme smoke. By 2020, 4.5 million did.
As elections loom, small Sacramento-area coffee shops put civic engagement on the fall menuOctober 17, 2022 | Kristin LamCoffee shop owners say their communal spaces are natural locations for civic engagement events about local politics. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment'Water batteries' could store solar and wind power for when it's neededOctober 15, 2022San Diego has an ambitious plan to store renewable energy, using extra solar power to pump water up a mountain. This old-style "water battery" technology could be set for a revival.
State GovernmentFor undocumented students, job opportunities are scarce. This state program could help.October 15, 2022California’s estimated 75,000 undocumented students don’t qualify for federal work-study or most job opportunities, and often struggle to make ends meet.
‘We’re not going to close the equity gaps’: Despite progress, California Community Colleges won’t reach Newsom’s aspirational goalsOctober 15, 2022California’s community colleges aren’t on track to reach ambitious goals of closing the gaps in graduation rates between racial and ethnic groups. Its central office leaders doubt they’ll reach those goals.
