State Government‘Defiance for Science’: Historic California state scientist strike comes to Sacramento streetsNovember 15, 2023 | Janelle SalangaThe California state scientists’ union has launched a three-day strike — the first in the union’s 39 years — to pressure the state to come to the bargaining table with a contract that offers pay equity, retention pay and more.
I Street community 'freedge' temporarily shuts down after bevy of citationsNovember 15, 2023 | Janelle SalangaAs another community fridge leaves the Sacramento area, a look at the utility, history and legality of community fridges and their role in the local food access ecosystem.
Sacramento City Council puts business operations tax increase on March 2024 ballotNovember 15, 2023 | Kristin LamVoters will decide whether to approve changes to the tax, which hasn’t been adjusted for inflation since 1991.
Health CareWhat to do if you’re touched inappropriately at the doctorNovember 15, 2023 | Kate WolffeLast month, three women filed a lawsuit against a doctor and the Dixon clinic where he worked, saying he touched their bodies outside the scope of the care. Here are resources to help those in similar situations.
EducationSacramento State trade workers join one-day strike at California State University campusesNovember 14, 2023 | Chris HaganWorkers have accused the university system of unfair labor practices and negotiating in bad faith. CSU officials say the university system “remains committed to the collective bargaining process.”
EnvironmentWet weather returning to Sacramento region TuesdayNovember 13, 2023 | Steve Milne | Tony RodriguezNorthern California is expecting to see valley rainfall and mountain snow this week. Slick roads and commuting issues are possible in Sacramento.
California regulators expected to vote Thursday on PG&E’s proposed rate increaseNovember 13, 2023The California Public Utilities Commission will decide this week on PG&E’s proposal to further increase rates. A UC Berkeley economist says that the question isn’t whether costs will continue to rise, but “to what extent.” Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleHow to visit a California State Park for freeNovember 13, 2023 | Nicole NixonCalifornia’s state parks and local libraries are teaming up to make access to nature easier and more equitable. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Emergency repairs on I-80 continue, but could wrap up this monthNovember 10, 2023Emergency repairs have been underway since Labor Day weekend, after record snow fell last winter, heavily impacting sections of I-80 between Colfax and California’s state line with Nevada. Work this week will be limited due to upcoming weather.
SacRT plans to add new, more accessible trains, expand service in FolsomNovember 10, 2023 | Mike Hagerty | Tony RodriguezSacRT has broken ground on a project to add a double-track passing lane to the Gold Line route in Folsom and is changing stations to fit new “low floor” trains that are more accessible.
