State GovernmentMost of the country shifted right in the 2024 presidential electionNovember 21, 2024In 2020, President Biden won six of the seven closely watched states. This year, President-elect Donald Trump won all seven — plus is on track to win a majority of the popular vote, according to AP.
Sacramento RegionInside the gas station serving some of Sacramento’s best quesabirriaNovember 21, 2024 | Gerardo ZavalaEl Cora Birria is an unassuming establishment located in the back of a gas station convenience store. The business gained TikTok fame during the pandemic but has since been struggling to make ends meet.
State GovernmentNo raise for California’s minimum wage workers. Voters reject Prop. 32November 20, 2024California voters refused to raise the statewide minimum wage to $18 an hour. Fast food and health care workers already get more.
Sacramento RegionUC Davis Med Center workers embark on 2-day strikeNovember 20, 2024 | Laura FitzgeraldAFSCME Local 3299 members cite unfair labor practices by the University of California. But UC officials say they fundamentally disagree with the union’s characterization of negotiations.
State GovernmentCalifornia heading into new year with balanced budget, say state analystsNovember 20, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiThe California Legislative Analyst’s Office released an annual report on the state’s finances, saying they’re balanced going into its next legislative session. But they warn that lawmakers should prepare for tougher times in coming years.
Environment'Bomb cyclone' kills 2 in Washington and knocks out power to over half a million homes across the northwest USNovember 20, 2024A major storm is sweeping across California and the northwestern U.S., battering the region with strong winds and rain. It caused widespread power outages and downed trees that killed at least two people in Washington.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s budget is ‘roughly balanced,’ but growing deficits expectedNovember 20, 2024The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office projects a $2 billion shortfall for 2025-26, but says the state can’t afford big new programs. Gov. Newsom has complained about attention on the office’s deficit estimates.
Sacramento RegionSacramento City Council unanimously approves 3 tourism-boosting proposalsNovember 20, 2024 | Keyshawn Davis | Claire MorganThe projects include an infrastructure improvement package for the Old Sacramento Waterfront, a $2 million boost to the city’s tourism bureau to attract more festivals, and the construction of a new hotel connected to the convention center.
EnvironmentOarfish keep washing ashore in California. Folklore suggests that could be a bad omenNovember 20, 2024A deep sea oarfish washed up in Southern California. Japanese folklore suggests seeing the rare fish is a bad omen, some accounts say.
State GovernmentExperts project California voter turnout dropped in the 2024 General ElectionNovember 19, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiAlthough ballots are still being counted, current state estimates show voter turnout could have decreased as much as 11% since 2020.
