EnvironmentNorthern California gets record rain and heavy snow. Many have been in the dark for days in SeattleNovember 22, 2024A major storm with heavy snow and record rain that's moving through Northern California has toppled trees, closed roads and prompted evacuations in some areas after knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of people in Washington and Oregon.
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.
Sacramento RegionSacramento City Council unanimously approves 3 tourism-boosting proposalsNovember 20, 2024 | Claire Morgan | Keyshawn DavisThe 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.
EducationUniversity of California workers announce strike over pay, health care disputesNovember 19, 2024 | Srishti PrabhaTwo unions that represent university health care employees, patient care technical staff and service workers will strike on Wednesday and Thursday. They say contract negotiations with the university have stalled.
EnvironmentAs monumental California water law turns 10, state leaders say there’s a lot left to doNovember 19, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiThe Sustainable Groundwater Management Act brought more structure to the way California keeps track of and preserves water. Still, leaders say the state needs more infrastructure and support for water users.
Sacramento RegionFirst atmospheric river of the season expected to bring rain, cold temperatures to SacramentoNovember 18, 2024 | Claire Morgan | Gerardo ZavalaA freeze warning is in effect for the Sacramento Valley between 10 p.m. Monday and 10 a.m. Tuesday. Rain is expected to fall between Tuesday and Saturday.
EnvironmentSalmon return to lay eggs in historic habitat after largest dam removal project in US historyNovember 18, 2024Less than a month after four towering dams on the Klamath River were demolished, hundreds of salmon made it into waters they have been cut off from for decades to spawn in cool creeks.
