State GovernmentRobert Rivas will be the next California Assembly Speaker — but not until July 2023November 10, 2022 | Nicole NixonA power struggle over leadership of the Assembly’s Democratic caucus ended with a deal: Anthony Rendon will remain speaker through June 2023, when Robert Rivas will take the reins.
State GovernmentIt’s still too early to call California midterm election results. Here’s why.November 10, 2022 | Chris NicholsIt may be days — or weeks — before we know final results for many races in this year’s election. Mailed ballots, which every registered voter in the state of California received as early as mid-October, take longer to arrive and process.
Sacramento mayor comments on initial midterm election resultsNovember 9, 2022 | Chris Nichols | Claire MorganSacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg spoke to a potentially changing city council and weighed in on the results of several city measures
Early election results show local, state appetite for investing in youthNovember 9, 2022 | Janelle SalangaBoth Sacramento County’s Measure L, which creates a Sacramento Children’s Fund, and California’s Proposition 28, which increases K-12 arts education funds, look to pass by large margins.
Health CareSacramento area hospitals see an uptick in RSV patients as they brace for moreNovember 9, 2022 | Kate WolffeSacramento County’s public health department is working to get the word out to parents about RSV, how to prevent infection and what to do if they believe their child is very sick.
State GovernmentCalifornia voters reject measures to legalize sports bettingNovember 9, 2022Proposition 26 would have legalized sports betting at tribal casinos, while allowing them to also offer craps and roulette. Proposition 27 would have approved online and mobile sports betting.
State GovernmentCalifornia voters enshrine right to abortion and contraception in state constitutionNovember 9, 2022Proposition 1 was a direct response to the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization ruling.
Health CareNew VA study finds Paxlovid may cut the risk of long COVIDNovember 9, 2022For those at high risk, Pfizer's antiviral drug helps stave off severe COVID-19. Now research suggests it may also reduce their chances of long COVID.
Sacramento voters braved rain to vote in person. Here’s what was on their minds.November 9, 2022 | Kate WolffeFrom abortion and Proposition 1 to homelessness and more money for youth programs, voters had different reasons for heading to the polls on Tuesday Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Voting by mail, drop box a big part of turnout on a rainy midterm Election DayNovember 8, 2022 | Janelle SalangaAccording to election officials across the greater Sacramento area, vote centers and polling places have been hotspots for people to drop off already filled out vote-by-mail ballots.
