State GovernmentCalifornia tripled its spending on Sacramento’s homelessness crisis. Here’s where the money went.February 27, 2023 | Chris NicholsAffordable housing accounts for the largest increase in the region’s allocated funding for homelessness.
Health CareDemocratic state attorneys general sue Biden administration over abortion pill rulesFebruary 26, 2023The suit comes as a federal judge in another case is considering whether to overturn FDA approval of the same drug, mifepristone.
State GovernmentCalifornia dangles bonuses for nursing homes that add staffFebruary 26, 2023Rather than simply reward top-performing facilities, the state’s Medicaid program will hand bonuses to nursing homes — even low-rated ones — for hiring more workers and reducing staff turnover.
California Community Colleges board selects new chancellorFebruary 25, 2023Sonya Christian, current chancellor of Kern Community College District, will be the first woman appointed as permanent chancellor and the first person of South Asian heritage to lead the nation’s largest system of public higher education.
Family sues Sacramento County over jail death, alleging failure to provide medical careFebruary 24, 2023 | Kristin LamA civil rights attorney for the family said the court will decide whether the case should be combined with a settlement that requires the county to improve jail conditions.
Arts and LifestyleMarysville’s 143rd Bok Kai Festival this weekend celebrates Chinese American HistoryFebruary 24, 2023 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe festival is centered around the historic Bok Kai Temple, built to honor a water god that was believed to have protected the city. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
‘Cal Poly Homeless’: Does Northern California’s first polytechnic university have the infrastructure to support its growth?February 24, 2023The university walked back plans to allow only first-years to live on campus, but is still considering putting students in hotels and barges.
Gavin Newsom moved to close 4 California prisons. How many more can he shut?February 23, 2023CA Governor Gavin Newsom closed state prisons after criminal sentencing changes, decline in inmate population. How many does it need?
EnvironmentWinter storm sending heavy snow where California rarely sees itFebruary 23, 2023The winter storm that's pummeling nearly half the United States means snow in parts of California that often don't see it
EnvironmentWater board waives Delta rules that protect salmonFebruary 23, 2023Angering environmentalists, the water board decided that cities and farmers would get more Delta water while restricting flows for endangered salmon and other fish. The move came after Gov. Gavin Newsom suspended key environmental laws.
