EnvironmentFirst hot stretch of the year hits Sacramento, with more expectedMay 29, 2024 | Kate WolffeTemperatures in the Sacramento region could hit the mid to upper 90s this week, which the National Weather Service classifies as moderate heat risk. Another round could be coming late next week.
Sacramento RegionSacramento City Council puts library tax measure on November 2024 ballot May 29, 2024 | Kristin LamThe proposed measure would combine two existing library parcel taxes into a single tax with no expiration date. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleThe Philharmonik: Tiny Desk ConcertMay 29, 2024The 2024 Tiny Desk Contest winner — the multi-genre artist The Philharmonik from Sacramento — performs a celebratory set.
State GovernmentProposed gender identity measure fails to qualify for California ballotMay 29, 2024A proposed measure in California that would have required schools in California to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification at school has failed to qualify for the November ballot.
Education‘We have to do less with less’: Cal State faces extra $500 million budget gapMay 29, 2024Two major forces are at play: Gov. Gavin Newsom scaled back his promise of increased financial support for Cal State, while university officials agreed to 5% salary increases earlier this year.
Sacramento RegionUC Davis student workers join strike over handling of pro-Palestinian encampmentsMay 28, 2024 | Kristin LamWorkers represented by UAW Local 4811 say they oppose the University of California’s response to members participating in pro-Palestinian demonstrations at UCLA and UC San Diego.
EducationUC student workers expand strike to two more campuses as they demand amnesty for protestorsMay 28, 2024After University of California students were arrested or suspended for protests, student workers are striking at three campuses. The Office of President says the strike violates the union contract.
State GovernmentHow California and the EU work together to regulate artificial intelligenceMay 28, 2024California policies could have a huge effect on AI going forward. The EU wants to advise and coordinate.
EnvironmentAfter years in decline, U.S. drowning deaths are rising againMay 28, 2024For the first time in decades, the number of drowning deaths in the United States is on the rise. Researchers say part of the reason for the spike is the pandemic when many pools were closed.
A's face tight schedule to get agreements and financing in place to open Las Vegas stadium on timeMay 24, 2024The Oakland Athletics are on a tight schedule to get agreements in place and demonstrate that financing is set for construction to begin on time for the team's new stadium in Las Vegas.