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.
State GovernmentA divided country agrees: The election is stressing everyone outOctober 22, 2024A new poll from the American Psychological Association shows 7 out of 10 adults say the future of the Nation is a significant source of stress in their lives. And the results cross party lines.
State GovernmentUna guía para votantes de Sacramento para las elecciones de noviembre 2024October 22, 2024 | Manola Secaira | Tony Rodriguez | Gerardo ZavalaEsto es lo que necesita saber para registrarse, conocer los candidatos y emitir su voto en el condado de Sacramento antes de las elecciones generales del 5 de noviembre.
State GovernmentU.S. cybersecurity chief says election systems have 'never been more secure'October 21, 2024Jen Easterly, director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, told NPR that election officials across the U.S. have made big improvements to bolster both physical and cyber security.
EducationCalifornia banned college legacy admissions. Will it change who gets in?October 18, 2024A new state law bans private colleges from considering an applicant’s ties to family members who are alumni or donors. California’s public universities don’t use legacy admissions.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s Proposition 36 brings in big donationsOctober 17, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiCampaigns for and against the measure are getting more money than is typical for a criminal justice proposition. Even so, proponents are outspending the other side 3-1.
State GovernmentHow to avoid sharing election misinformationOctober 17, 2024The 2024 election season is here. As we’re waiting to learn the final results, it can be easy to be duped by false or misleading information. Here are four tips to help you avoid spreading election related misinformation.
State GovernmentHere’s what’s available to California voters whose primary language isn’t EnglishOctober 16, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiIn California, it’s the state’s responsibility to protect people’s right to vote no matter the language they speak. To do that, the state provides voter assistance in ten languages and several counties offer help in additional languages.
Health CareCalifornia health care workers get a pay bump under a new minimum wage lawOctober 16, 2024Some of the lowest-paid health care workers in California are getting a pay bump under a state law. Workers' pay will increase to $25 an hour over the next decade under the law starting Wednesday.
State GovernmentSwing state map: Polls move in Trump’s direction, but the race remains tightOctober 16, 2024The polling averages show Vice President Kamala Harris’ lead has dropped in every swing state in recent weeks.
