EnvironmentIn the northern California snow, stranded cows are getting emergency hay dropsMarch 15, 2023After heavy snowfall left cows in northern California stranded and starving, officials launched an unusual rescue mission.
State GovernmentNewsom issues executive order to divert more rain, snowmelt into groundwater basinsMarch 14, 2023 | Manola SecairaThe order allows agencies to more easily divert flood waters by temporarily lifting some restrictions around permits. Some protections remain in place, like those created to safeguard wildlife and others meant to prevent storing contaminated water. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCourt upholds California Prop. 22 in big win for gig firms like Lyft and UberMarch 14, 2023An appeals court ruled Monday in favor of companies that want to classify some workers as independent contractors, saying that Proposition 22 is mostly constitutional.
EnvironmentFlood watch, wind warning in place through Tuesday night as another atmospheric river drenches SacramentoMarch 14, 2023 | Mike Hagerty | Claire MorganThe Sacramento Valley is under a flood watch through Wednesday morning after days of heavy rain. Power outages, felled trees and minor damage have also been reported in the region as the result of gusty winds.
Free textbooks? It could soon be a reality at California’s community collegesMarch 14, 2023The California Community College Chancellor’s Office has $115 million to spend to reduce the burden of textbook costs across its 115-campus system.
Race and Equity‘Person of color tax’ is a reality for BIPOC Sacramento area school board membersMarch 14, 2023 | Srishti PrabhaTrustees of color say serving on a school board is difficult work, riddled with identity politics and financial hardships that may discourage pursuing the job.
State GovernmentIs your boss complying with California’s new pay transparency law? Here’s how to find outMarch 13, 2023Businesses and workers have questions about California’s new pay transparency law. CalMatters answers which companies need to post pay ranges in job openings, who can ask for their current pay scale, and more.
Sacramento is exploring a vacancy tax on empty lots, storefronts and possibly even homesMarch 13, 2023 | Chris NicholsOfficials say the tax could help revitalize stretches of the city where stores or homes have sat empty for years, including blighted commercial corridors like K Street in downtown.
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank: A one-off calamity, or sign of more trouble for California?March 13, 2023Silicon Valley Bank’s failure is a sign of weakness in the tech industry, and that could spell trouble for the state of California.
EnvironmentLatest atmospheric river renews flood concerns in Sacramento regionMarch 13, 2023 | Chris HaganThe latest atmospheric river of the winter is forecast to hit Northern California on Monday, bringing more rain, snow and possible flooding.
