State GovernmentTikTok ban on state worker phones won’t happen in California this yearSeptember 7, 2023A bipartisan bill to prohibit TikTok on state phones is shelved until 2024. It had breezed through the state Legislature, but Gov. Newsom asked for the delay. It’s the latest social media regulation to get stalled in California.
State GovernmentA look at the latest 2024 California ballot measure proposalsSeptember 7, 2023 | Nicole NixonIf they qualify for the ballot, the measures would allow voters to weigh in on penalties for fentanyl dealers, cutting red tape to build housing, and personal finance classes for high schoolers.
EducationSacramento State’s new Disability Cultural Center offers students a place to gather, outside the language of pathologySeptember 7, 2023 | Janelle SalangaThe center is the first of its kind in the California State University system, and offers a sensory room, social space and more.
EducationRocklin school board approves controversial gender identity, name notification policySeptember 7, 2023 | Steve MilneMore than 100 people spoke for and against the policy, which would require teachers to tell parents if their child asks to be identified by a gender that’s different from their assigned sex at birth.
Health CareBy addressing trauma, Del Paso Heights nonprofit seeks to reverse area's growing fentanyl crisisSeptember 6, 2023 | Kate WolffeIn the Sacramento neighborhood of Del Paso Heights, fentanyl-related deaths have been rising. To tackle the problem, one organization is trying to get local residents in on a “big old therapy session.” Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Audit finds Sacramento Police Department has backlog of untested rape kitsSeptember 6, 2023 | Kristin LamIn response to the audit, the Sacramento Police Department said it is working to comply with a rape kit law more than four years after a state deadline.
Health CareCalifornia COVID cases are increasing, again. Here’s the latest on boosters and moreSeptember 6, 2023It’s a confusing time in the COVID pandemic. A new booster is on the way, but cases are rising and you might want more protection now.
Burning Man festival attendees, finally free to leave, face hours of trafficSeptember 5, 2023Organizers of the annual Burning Man music and arts festival lifted a driving ban on Monday afternoon as muddy roads that had stranded thousands of attendees in the Nevada desert had dried up enough to allow people to begin leaving.
EnvironmentWhy do firefighters experience higher risks for cancer? A California researcher plans to find out.September 5, 2023 | Manola SecairaExperts say new research is necessary to understand the longer-term human health impacts of regular exposure to smoke. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
'Emergency repairs' on Interstate 80 could soon lead to 2-hour delays between Colfax, Nevada state lineSeptember 5, 2023The repairs are on sections of I-80 damaged by driving during successive storms this past winter.
4 things to know on Labor Day — from the Hot Labor Summer to the Hollywood strikesSeptember 4, 2023Organized labor has scored some big victories this year, including new contracts at UPS. Can the winning streak continue? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Do you get federal or state holidays off? It depends.September 4, 2023 | Steve Milne | Chris HaganWhile every level of government — from cities to Congress — declares holidays, not all workers have a guarantee of taking the day off.
One death reported after storms leave thousands stranded at Burning Man FestivalSeptember 3, 2023The festival organizers said access to and from Nevada's Black Rock Desert where the annual event takes place is closed, after nearly an inch of rainfall created mud-bath-like conditions.
EnvironmentHeat-related deaths are up, and not just because it’s getting hotterSeptember 3, 2023Heat-related illness and deaths in California and the U.S. are on the rise along with temperatures, and an increase in drug use and homelessness is a significant part of the problem, according to public health officials and data from the CDC.
As more Californians allege on-the-job violations, labor groups say bosses retaliateSeptember 2, 2023More workers are filing claims with the state alleging employers are retaliating against them for engaging in legally protected activities, such as seeking overtime pay or reporting wage theft or discrimination.
Business Journal: Despite Pandemic, Large Sports Bar Plans To Open In Sacramento’s Downtown Commons This FallFebruary 27, 2021It marks a sign of optimism for downtown Sacramento after a year of pandemic-related challenges. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: New Industrial Development Coming Soon To North NatomasFebruary 12, 2021As the coronavirus pandemic has kept people indoors, many have turned to shopping online as a way to stay safe. According to the Sacramento Business Journal, the industrial sector is booming in Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Sears Is Closing In Arden Fair Mall. What’s Next? It’s Still UnclearFebruary 5, 2021In their announcement, Arden Fair representatives said they've known this day was coming for more than five years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: The Future Of Office Space In Sacramento In A Post-Coronavirus WorldJanuary 29, 2021Sacramento’s market for office space has declined for the first year in nearly a decade as the coronavirus pandemic has radically changed the way people work. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Some Sacramento-Area Restaurants Are Surviving The PandemicJanuary 22, 2021With the shifting coronavirus restrictions in California, many local restaurants have had to make the hard decision to close over the past year. But some have survived due to support from the community. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.