State GovernmentParent fentanyl advocates infuriated after California’s ‘Alexandra’s Law’ fails a second timeApril 26, 2023 | Nicole NixonParents who have lost children to fentanyl overdose stormed out of a committee hearing for SB 44, also known as “Alexandra’s Law” when it became clear the bill would not pass.
State GovernmentDisability Rights Groups Sue to Overturn California’s Physician-Assisted Death LawApril 26, 2023Disability rights advocates and two individuals with disabilities sued Tuesday to overturn the state’s physician-assisted death law.
Health CareCalifornia’s lowest paid health workers want a pay boost. Why industry leaders are pushing backApril 25, 2023As hospitals and other health care facilities struggle with staffing shortages, health workers could get a wage increase under a legislative proposal. But some smaller facilities already struggling financially say they can’t afford it.
EnvironmentGovernor, First Partner Newsom visit Rancho Cordova farm for Earth DayApril 25, 2023 | Steve MilneOn Saturday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and their four children visited Soil Born Farms in Rancho Cordova to highlight the state’s farm-to-school program.
EnvironmentStorms cost Sacramento millions. Here’s why atmospheric rivers may become more expensiveApril 25, 2023 | Manola Secaira | Kristin LamCity officials say the period of winter storms in January 2023 was one of the more expensive the city has recorded in the past few decades. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCurrent Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis announces run for California governorApril 24, 2023The move to announce a bid gives Kounalakis, a Democrat with roots in Sacramento, a head start on raising the massive amount of cash it takes to run an effective campaign in California.
Supreme Court upholds approval of abortion pill — what it means for CaliforniansApril 24, 2023Supreme Court the FDA's approval of the abortion pill mifepristone until a lower federal court hears the case.
How does the Sacramento city budget work? Here’s what you need to knowApril 24, 2023 | Kristin LamThe city will hold public hearings on the proposed budget in May and June. CapRadio explains how the budget process works, why it matters and ways to give feedback.
Health CareAs pandemic emergencies end, people battling long Covid feel ‘swept under the rug’April 23, 2023Millions of Americans suffer from long covid, which can have debilitating physical effects, including fatigue and difficulty breathing. Yet many patients feel they’re on their own.
Legislators step in as trust erodes between community colleges, California State UniversityApril 23, 2023More than a year of mudslinging between the higher education systems has led to delays and anger over the issue of awarding bachelor’s degrees at community colleges. Legislators, frustrated by the lack of progress, are getting involved.
