State GovernmentCalifornia voters reject measure that would have banned forced prison laborNovember 13, 2024California's Constitution already prohibits so-called involuntary servitude, but an exception allows it to be used as a punishment for crime.
State GovernmentTrump’s proposed tariffs, especially on China and Mexico, could hit California hardNovember 13, 2024Trump has threatened new, higher tariffs on two of California’s biggest trade partners, China and Mexico. The state’s workers and economy could feel the most impact.
Sacramento RegionSafe street advocates don’t feel safe amid many car-related pedestrian deathsNovember 12, 2024 | Keyshawn DavisAs traffic collisions on Sacramento’s streets surge, advocates push for faster response from city
EnvironmentCalifornia voters pass $10B bond measure funding environmental projectsNovember 8, 2024 | Manola SecairaProposition 4 funds a variety of climate-related projects, including those that focus on wildfire prevention and the protection of natural lands.
State GovernmentCalifornia voters reject 2 housing-affordability measuresNovember 8, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiCalifornians voted down two measures this year that would’ve given city and county governments more control in setting housing policy.
Health CareTB reclaims title of deadliest infectious disease. That's an 'outrage' says WHONovember 8, 2024Dislodged by COVID early in the pandemic, tuberculosis is once again the infectious disease that takes the most lives each year. And the number of cases set a new record. What's going on?
State GovernmentGovernor Gavin Newsom reacts to Trump win by calling special sessionNovember 8, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiNewsom is asking the California Legislature to approve funds preemptively for potential lawsuits against the incoming Trump administration.
Housing and HomelessnessNumber of homeless veterans drops in Sacramento County, but total remains stubbornly highNovember 8, 2024 | Chris NicholsAdvocates say increased treatment and housing services led to the reduction but they caution Sacramento’s high cost of living is pushing more vets into homelessness.
State GovernmentPrepared for Trump’s comeback, California’s Attorney General is ready to fightNovember 7, 2024Attorney General Rob Bonta, a longtime champion of reproductive rights, is ready to lead California in the fight to protect abortion under Trump’s second presidency. In a Q&A, he shares how his upbringing prepared him for the role.
State GovernmentNewsom calls special session to ‘Trump-proof’ CaliforniaNovember 7, 2024Newsom wants the new Legislature to ‘protect’ California from Donald Trump on civil rights, reproductive freedom, climate action, and immigrant families. The session will start Dec. 2.
