Health CareCalifornia mental health agency director to resign following conflict of interest allegationsOctober 29, 2024Toby Ewing, executive director of California’s Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission, is resigning amid an investigation into his conduct and revelations that he traveled to the U.K
EnvironmentIt's almost Halloween. That means it's time for a bat beauty contestOctober 28, 2024A special kind of beauty contest featuring bats kicked off in the lead-up to Halloween: The Bureau of Land Management is hosting its “Bat Beauty Contest” to raise awareness about the animal's ecological importance.
State GovernmentIn nationwide first, California plans to rev up sales of electric motorcyclesOctober 28, 2024Bikers — many of whom love their noisy combustion engines — say zero-emission motorcycles aren’t ready for long-distance rides. Motorcycles emit an “outsized portion” of smog-causing pollutants.
EnvironmentCalifornia’s commercial Dungeness crab season delayed again to protect whalesOctober 28, 2024The start of the commercial Dungeness crab season in California has been delayed for the seventh straight year to protect humpback whales from becoming entangled in trap and buoy lines.
Sacramento RegionWhat are the rules for what voters can say and wear at a polling place?October 28, 2024 | Gerardo ZavalaIt’s important to follow rules regarding what’s allowed when visiting vote centers. One of these rules is no electioneering, which is something Placer County’s registrar of voters said is often done because voters are unaware of the law.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s plan to overhaul a key climate program — raising the cost of gas — ignites debateOctober 25, 2024The state air board will vote on changes to its landmark clean fuel program that would cut more greenhouse gases but could raise the cost of gas and diesel.
EducationCalifornia public school students will be required to learn about menstruationOctober 25, 2024 | Srishti PrabhaStarting next school year, students in grades 7 to 12 will learn about menstruation, pre-menstruation and related disorders in sexual health classes.
EnvironmentNevada lithium mine wins final approval despite potential harm to endangered wildflowerOctober 25, 2024For the first time under President Joe Biden, a federal permit for a new lithium mine in the U.S. has been approved. The project appears destined for a legal battle with conservationists who say it will drive an endangered wildflower to extinction.
Sacramento RegionSacramento County officials dispel election rumorsOctober 24, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiTwo county supervisors talked to reporters at the main elections office about security and misinformation.
State GovernmentCalifornia voters show strong support for bonds, less for housing measuresOctober 24, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiA new survey from PPIC says voters likely have concerns about the economy, but still support two $10 billion dollar bond measures.
Health CareThe CDC now recommends that people 50 and older get vaccinated against pneumoniaOctober 24, 2024The number of people that have been diagnosed with a pneumonia-causing bacteria has increased over the past six months. Older people are at higher risk of pneumococcal diseases like pneumonia and menningitis.
Health CareA California official helped save a mental health company’s contract. It flew him to London.October 24, 2024This summer, the director of California’s mental health commission traveled to London courtesy of Kooth, a digital mental health company. Weeks earlier, he pressed key legislative staff to restore a proposed cut to Kooth's funding.
State GovernmentMost California Republicans in Congress won’t commit to certifying the 2024 presidential electionOctober 24, 2024Only one-third of the California GOP congressional delegation has pledged to accept the 2024 presidential election results. And only two incumbents in office in 2021 voted to certify President Joe Biden’s win over Donald Trump in the 2020 race.
Race and EquityShould Kelseyville change its name? Lake County voters will have a say this NovemberOctober 24, 2024 | Manola SecairaThose in favor of the change say the town’s name honors Andrew Kelsey, a settler with a history of murdering, raping and enslaving Pomo people, who are Indigenous to the area, in the 1800s. But the issue has become locally divisive.
EnvironmentWalmart agrees to pay $7.5 million to settle California lawsuit over disposal of hazardous wasteOctober 23, 2024Walmart has agreed to pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by California officials that alleged the retail giant illegally dumped hazardous waste.
State GovernmentWith a safe race in California, Sacramento area Assembly candidate Krell campaigns in swing state NevadaOctober 23, 2024 | Laura FitzgeraldCalifornia’s deep blue electorate usually means a predictable outcome for top ballot races in November. This has some candidates redirecting resources to the neighboring swing state of Nevada. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentA new study offers a solution for California’s endangered red foxesOctober 23, 2024 | Manola SecairaResearchers say red fox populations in the Sierra Nevada and Lassen are likely declining due to issues that come from inbreeding. They say genetic rescue is a method that might help revive them.
EducationCalifornia task force proposes new charter school oversight as St. HOPE faces scrutinyOctober 23, 2024 | Srishti PrabhaTheir recommendations include 20 action items to improve financial health in all California public schools.
Sacramento RegionCandidates for Sacramento mayor disagree on police, public safety funding. What do voters think?October 23, 2024 | Kristin LamSacramento voters from downtown to Oak Park to East Sacramento share their thoughts on public safety funding and the November 2024 race for mayor. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionA's temporary home in Sacramento will have grass instead of artificial turfOctober 22, 2024The nomadic Athletics will play home games on grass as they move from Oakland to Sacramento next season rather than the artificial turf initially planned at Sutter Health Park.