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.
Sacramento RegionGun owners in Sacramento would pay ‘harm reduction fee’ under city proposalOctober 15, 2024 | Kristin LamA City Council committee directed staff to begin working on the proposals, which include banning minors from entering gun stores and requiring gun owners to pay harm reduction fees.
State GovernmentCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a law aimed at preventing gas prices from spikingOctober 14, 2024California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking at the pump. The move marks the Democrat's latest step in a battle with the oil industry over energy prices and the impacts of climate change.
State GovernmentA lifetime of moving: Migrant worker families share their struggles, hopes for stable housingOctober 14, 2024 | Gerardo ZavalaA new California Assembly Bill will pave the way for migrant centers to transition some of its housing units to year-round availability. The bill aims to stabilize the education of migrant farmworkers’ children.
Sacramento RegionPhotos: 12th annual Aftershock Festival rocks SacramentoOctober 12, 2024 | Keyshawn DavisThe four-day music festival at Discovery Park began Thursday and will go through the weekend.
State GovernmentCalifornia GOP hopes Proposition 36 and Trump visit boost enthusiasmOctober 11, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiThe state has six close congressional races, and the GOP is looking to turn more people in those districts out to vote.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senate passes bill aimed at preventing gas price spikesOctober 11, 2024The California state Senate has passed a bill aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking at the pump. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is backing the proposal.
State GovernmentCalifornia extends Medi-Cal services to people about to leave incarcerationOctober 11, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiIt’s the first state in the country to get a program like this off the ground.
ClassicalViolinist with ties to the area makes his debut at the Mondavi CenterOctober 9, 2024 | Jennifer ReasonRandall Goosby, who has connections to Sacramento and Davis, is at the forefront of a new generation of classical violinists. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionSacramento County takes step to ban sale of intoxicating hemp productsOctober 9, 2024 | Kristin LamSacramento County this month could pass a ban on selling intoxicating hemp products that supporters say would close loopholes in state and federal law.
