Health CareCalifornia forges ahead with social media rules despite legal barriersJuly 24, 2024State lawmakers are advancing two bills aimed at protecting children from the harms of social media, part of a nationwide wave of efforts to address the issue. Yet the bills’ proponents face hurdles in finding an approach that can survive legal chall
State GovernmentCalifornia Democratic Party endorses Harris for presidentJuly 23, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiThe state Democratic party officially endorsed the vice president just a day after she announced her bid to replace President Joe Biden as the Democratic presidential nominee.
State GovernmentDemocratic consultants weigh in on Newsom’s national political futureJuly 23, 2024 | Laura FitzgeraldCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom was among those considered as a potential Democratic candidate for president, should Biden drop out. But speculation about a Newsom run halted when he endorsed Kamala Harris on Sunday.
Health CareAdmissions for hot pavement burns are increasing at UC Davis Medical CenterJuly 23, 2024 | Kate WolffeThis year is rivaling 2023 for the number of injuries related to hot pavement treated at the Regional Burn Center. The center’s chief of burn surgery says two groups are most at-risk: Those with diabetes and those who use substances.
EnvironmentA look at the $10B climate bond California voters will decide on in NovemberJuly 23, 2024 | Manola SecairaDozens of environmental groups have rallied behind the bond, especially in light of state budget cuts made earlier in the year that impacted climate programs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAs Harris launches her presidential run, the veepstakes is on. Here's who to watchJuly 23, 2024With the announcement that President Biden would no longer run for the Democratic nomination, and his endorsement of Vice President Harris, the focus is on who Harris might choose as her running mate.
State GovernmentHarris has support of enough Democratic delegates to become party’s presidential nominee: AP surveyJuly 23, 2024Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the support of enough Democratic delegates to become her party’s nominee against Donald Trump.
Sacramento RegionHow does the Sacramento County Grand Jury work? Here’s what you need to know.July 23, 2024 | Kristin LamThe Sacramento County Grand Jury investigates local public agencies and officials and gives recommendations.
State GovernmentSilicon Valley-backed voter plan for a new California city won't be on the November ballot after allJuly 22, 2024A Silicon Valley-backed initiative to build a green city for up to 400,000 people in the San Francisco Bay Area on land now zoned for agriculture won’t be on the Nov. 5 ballot after all.
State GovernmentHarris’ national rise follows trend of growing power for women in politicsJuly 22, 2024 | Chris NicholsKamala Harris made history as the first woman, Black person and person of South Asian descent to serve as vice president. If she’s selected as the Democratic nominee and beats Donald Trump in November, she would be the first female president.
