State Government‘Vast majority’ of Americans reject political violence, Davis gun violence researcher saysJuly 17, 2024 | Jen Picard | Chris NicholsIn 2022, researchers with the Davis-based California Firearm Violence Research Center found that a third of Americans supported political violence. But that number has dropped to less than 25% in 2024.
EducationSacramento’s students are miles away from Gaza, but that doesn’t quell their anxiety about the warJuly 17, 2024 | Srishti PrabhaDistrict officials across the Sacramento region said they have equipped teachers with the resources to host conversation in their classrooms. But students say they want more discussion about the war in school settings, with figures they trust. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentJudge temporarily blocks state order to growers who depleted groundwaterJuly 16, 2024A Kings County judge granted a temporary restraining order against the state’s unprecedented mandate. Growers there will not have to meter their groundwater use for now.
Sacramento RegionAthletics' temporary Sacramento ballpark will have hydration element because of summer heatJuly 16, 2024A new artificial turf surface at the Oakland Athletics’ temporary home in Sacramento, California, will have a hydration element because of summer heat at the open-air ballpark.
State GovernmentThe real Kamala Harris: What her California years revealJuly 16, 2024Is she on track to be the first Democratic president from California? Here are nine ways that California shaped Kamala Harris and that Harris has shaped California.
EnvironmentThings to know about heat deaths as a dangerously hot summer shapes up in the western USJuly 16, 2024A dangerously hot summer has shaped up in the U.S. West. Extreme heat is suspected in dozens of recent deaths, including retirees in Oregon and a motorcyclist in Death Valley, California.
State GovernmentCalifornia is 1st state to ban school rules requiring parents get notified of child’s pronoun changeJuly 15, 2024California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law barring school districts from passing policies requiring schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
State GovernmentHow a California bill aims to make it easier for lawmakers, political candidates to pay for security measuresJuly 15, 2024 | Manola SecairaThe attempted assassination of Donald Trump sparked renewed conversations about the need to protect lawmakers. But violence and threats against legislators aren’t new.
EnvironmentCalifornia’s freshwater ecosystems are in urgent peril: new report suggests a portfolio of tools may helpJuly 15, 2024Nearly half of the state’s freshwater species are vulnerable to extinction, while only 6% are protected under endangered regulations, according to a May PPIC report.
State GovernmentA look at the history of presidential assassination attempts in AmericaJuly 15, 2024Before Saturday’s attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, there have been multiple instances of political violence targeting U.S. presidents, former presidents and major party presidential candidates.
