State GovernmentCalifornia's Proposition 1 is complicated. Here's how it could affect the people most in need.February 22, 2024 | Kate WolffeAmong other things, the proposition would change the terms of the Mental Health Services Act, a law passed by voters in 2004 that uses a 1% tax on high earners to help pay for mental health services.
State GovernmentU.S. Senate contenders make their final debate argumentsFebruary 21, 2024Democrats Barbara Lee, Katie Porter and Adam Schiff and Republican Steve Garvey face off in their third and final televised debate in the U.S. Senate primary. California voters have two more weeks to turn in their ballots.
State Government10 years after promise, California still hasn’t included undocumented immigrants in cell phone subsidiesFebruary 21, 2024California in 2014 decided undocumented people could qualify for LifeLine, a program that helps low income families afford internet and cell service. A decade later undocumented people still can’t get it.
EnvironmentSaturated California gets more rain and snow, but so far escapes severe damage it saw only weeks agoFebruary 20, 2024Much of saturated California remains under threat of floods as the latest winter storm blows through, but so far the state has escaped the severity of damage spawned by a recent atmospheric river.
Housing and HomelessnessHow far can cities go to clear homeless camps? The U.S. Supreme Court will decideFebruary 20, 2024Lower courts have said it's unconstitutional to punish people for sleeping outside if no shelter is available. Cities say these rulings have paralyzed their efforts to manage growing tent encampments.
EnvironmentNevada County rejects controversial gold mining projectFebruary 20, 2024 | Manola SecairaRise Gold, the company interested in reopening a Grass Valley gold mine, first submitted an application to resume operations in 2019. But they were soon met with opposition. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareA record number of Californians are visiting emergency rooms for dog bitesFebruary 20, 2024There were nearly 50,000 emergency room visits for dog bites in California in 2022. The rate of such visits per capita is up about 70% since 2005.
State GovernmentA bill for every problem? Why California lawmakers introduce longshotsFebruary 16, 2024Faced with a huge budget deficit, legislators are on warning not to expect bills with a high price tag to pass. But that’s not always the goal of introducing bills.
Sacramento RegionCapRadio interim general manager to vacate role, stay on as 'special consultant'February 16, 2024 | Chris HaganTom Karlo, the former head of KPBS in San Diego, joined the Sacramento NPR member station in August. He has overseen layoffs and navigated the release of a devastating financial audit, but the station says ratings and revenue have increased.
State GovernmentIt’s the only store for dozens of miles. PG&E’s latest rate hikes could put it out of businessFebruary 16, 2024High electric bills consumed 65% of a rural grocery store’s profit last year. Owners say they may close the store because of PG&E rate hikes.
