EnvironmentSacramento County doesn’t postpone 2030 climate goal — for nowJuly 12, 2023 | Kristin LamCounty staff had recommended postponing the carbon neutrality goal in the climate emergency declaration from 2030 to no later than 2045.
EducationProposal to raise CSU tuition annually moves to a board vote this September amid student opposition, frustrationJuly 11, 2023 | Janelle SalangaIf approved, the multi-year proposal would raise tuition by 6% each year for the next five years, and is meant to help the statewide system with its $1.5 billion deficit.
Race and EquityCalifornia built a safety net for undocumented immigrants. Now deficits could leave some behindJuly 11, 2023As California gives immigrants access to more public programs, its poverty rate declines, some say. But budget and recession worries slow that progress.
Should universities share athletics revenue with players? California bill sparks backlash.July 10, 2023A proposal to set up degree completion funds for California student athletes has met with stiff opposition from universities and the NCAA.
From the streets to the soccer field: Sacramento hosts the Homeless World CupJuly 10, 2023 | Chris NicholsHomeless World Cup matches take place at Sacramento State’s Hornet stadium throughout this week. They are free and open to the public.
Health CareMedi-Cal’s fragmented system can make moving a nightmareJuly 9, 2023When Medi-Cal beneficiary Lloyd Tennison moved last year from Contra Costa County to San Joaquin County, he was bumped off his managed care plan without notice before his new coverage took effect. His case highlights a chronic issue.
EnvironmentCalifornia and manufacturers strike deal over zero-emission trucksJuly 8, 2023Truck manufacturers won’t file legal challenges over California’s controversial mandate, and in return, the state air board will relax some smog-fighting requirements.
State GovernmentGot COVID from a loved one who was at work? Their employer owes you nothing, California court rulesJuly 8, 2023A Bay Area woman sued her husband’s employer after she became infected with COVID-19. The California Supreme Court found that giving her workers’ comp could set a precedent that would imperil the system.
'My life is about to change.' Homeownership dream comes true for single Sacramento mother-of-threeJuly 8, 2023 | Chris NicholsHabitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento handed over keys to Ploua Xiong last month after she put 500 hundred hours of ‘sweat equity’ into her new home in Meadowview.
California wants more college students to graduate debt-free. How’s the Middle Class Scholarship going so far?July 7, 2023California’s new Middle Class Scholarship got another cash infusion, but it’s not yet fully funded — and excludes community college students.
