EnvironmentFires in the West are becoming ever bigger, consuming. Why and what can be done?July 29, 2024Experts say a massive wildfire in northern California and scores of smaller ones across the western U.S. and Canada are the legacy of the nation’s fire-suppression experts and climate change.
Health CarePremiums for Covered California insurance will go up in 2025. Here’s how muchJuly 26, 2024Premium increases largely vary by region and plan, but most consumers will receive subsidies that will protect them from steep hikes.
EnvironmentCalifornia’s fracking ban goes into effect in OctoberJuly 26, 2024 | Manola SecairaGovernor Gavin Newsom launched the regulatory action needed to phase out fracking permits in 2021. Though the ban has not officially gone into effect, California has not approved any fracking permits after that year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDoorDash, Uber and other gig work companies can classify workers as contractors, CA Supreme Court rulesJuly 25, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiThe state supreme court ruled to uphold a proposition passed by California voters in 2020 that lets companies keep contracting with drivers, delivery workers and others as contractors — not employees. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia's newest state park is like a time machineJuly 25, 2024California's newest state park just opened this summer — and a visit is like stepping into a time machine as its creators reimagine what a state park can be.
State GovernmentUber, Lyft, DoorDash workers remain contractors due to California Supreme Court rulingJuly 25, 2024State’s highest court refuses to overturn voter-backed Prop. 22, a law written by the gig industry. The ruling means gig workers will remain independent contractors.
Housing and HomelessnessGovernor Newsom says state agencies must plan to humanely remove homeless camps July 25, 2024 | Laura Fitzgerald | Chris Nichols | Kristin LamThe governor’s executive order encourages local governments to also adopt plans for removing encampments. It comes after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled cities and counties can enforce bans on sleeping outside in public places.
EducationCal Maritime pleads for merger with Cal Poly San Luis Obispo to save the academyJuly 25, 2024CSU officials say the proposal is a "fiscal and operational imperative" for Cal Maritime, which has experienced a 31% decline in enrollment since 2016-17.
For the first time since he exited the presidential race, Biden addresses the nationJuly 24, 2024President Biden addressed the nation Wednesday evening for the first time since dropping out of the race for president and endorsing Vice President Harris.
Sacramento RegionSacramento Police plan to ask for approval of annual military equipment reportJuly 24, 2024 | Kristin LamThe report shows the Sacramento Police Department used military equipment against Black people in 52% of incidents between May 2023 and April 2024.
