State GovernmentUC rejects proposal to allow campuses to hire undocumented studentsJanuary 26, 2024The proposal would have meant challenging a federal law that bars employers from hiring undocumented immigrants. Advocates requesting the change argue that the University of California, as a state agency, is exempt from that law.
State GovernmentVice President Kamala Harris visits Sacramento to meet with lawmakers, campaignJanuary 25, 2024 | Nicole NixonHarris told Democrats in the California Legislature to continue their work on artificial intelligence, gun violence and reproductive rights, which will be campaign issues in the 2024 election.
Housing and HomelessnessCounting Sacramento County’s homeless: Volunteers set out across region for biennial Point-In-Time CountJanuary 25, 2024 | Chris NicholsHundreds of volunteers took part in Sacramento County’s homeless Point-In-Time Count this week. The biennial survey provides an estimate for the county’s overall homeless population and is required to receive federal homeless funding.
EducationThe Education Department says it will fix its $1.8 billion FAFSA mistakeJanuary 25, 2024The U.S. Department of Education says it will fix a mistake that would have hurt low-income students, lowering their financial aid.
Sacramento RegionTo Poopenaut, that is the question: Rancho Cordova to change street nameJanuary 24, 2024 | Steve MilneThe street was named for Poopenaut Valley near Hetch Hetchy Reservoir in Yosemite National Park. City officials voted to change the street name to Artist Point Court.
Sacramento RegionWhat’s the status of the Sacramento Children’s Fund? City staff give update with budget deficit loomingJanuary 24, 2024 | Kristin LamThe city is still figuring out how it will implement the Measure L Sacramento Children’s fund, which voters passed in November 2022.
State Government350,000 Californians are now on the FAIR Plan, the last resort for fire insurance. Now what?January 24, 2024As the FAIR Plan writes more fire-insurance policies, homeowners complain about poor service, rising costs and threats of getting kicked off.
Sacramento County District Attorney outlines new approach to curb retail theftJanuary 23, 2024 | Mike HagertyThe DA's office is cooperating with the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, the Sacramento Police Department, the California Highway Patrol and several retail businesses and trade associations in this new crackdown.
State GovernmentWhat you need to know from the high-stakes California U.S. Senate debateJanuary 23, 2024The four top candidates faced off for the first time. Democrats Barbara Lee, Katie Porter and Adam Schiff clashed over earmarks and the Gaza war, and ganged up on Republican Steve Garvey over his support for former President Trump.
Arts and LifestyleGreta Gerwig, Margot Robbie passed over as Oppenheimer dominates Oscar nominationsJanuary 23, 2024"Barbie" director and Sacramento native Greta Gerwig missed out on a second Oscar nomination for best director, with Margot Robbie also missing out on a best actress nod as the Academy Awards released their list of nominees Tuesday.
