State GovernmentAutonomous truck bill puts Newsom between two priorities: labor and innovationSeptember 19, 2023Labor groups are urging the governor to sign a bill to require “human safety operators” in large self-driving trucks. But the Newsom administration argues it would stifle innovation.
State GovernmentLegislature passes Newsom’s proposal to retool Mental Health Services ActSeptember 15, 2023The California Legislature greenlighted Gov. Gavin Newsom’s latest plan to build more housing and increase addiction treatment as part of his response to the state’s homelessness and drug crises.
State GovernmentHere’s what California lawmakers passed in 2023September 15, 2023 | Chris Nichols | Nicole Nixon | Manola Secaira | Srishti Prabha | Kate WolffeFrom housing affordability to fentanyl to mental health and more, California lawmakers debated hundreds of bills this Legislative session. Here’s a breakdown of what made it to the Governor’s desk — and what didn’t.
Heads up: Sacramento County to delete some resident contact data from new emergency alert systemSeptember 15, 2023 | Tony RodriguezIf you haven’t updated your contact information this year, the county is asking residents to log in and do so before Oct. 1.
Arts and LifestyleWhat’s 916 Day? Here’s how the holiday honoring Sacramento beganSeptember 14, 2023 | Kristin LamA city parks commissioner said the effort to create an official 916 Day started with a text message.
EducationSacramento State students, faculty express anger over CSU tuition increaseSeptember 13, 2023 | Janelle SalangaCalifornia State University trustees voted Wednesday to approve raising tuition by 6% each year over the next five years, saying the move was necessary to help close a $1.5 billion budget deficit.
5 former Memphis officers are indicted on federal charges for death of Tyre NicholsSeptember 12, 2023The five former police officers face charges of excessive force, deliberate indifference and witness tampering for the January death of the 29-year-old Nichols.
EnvironmentMeet the pallid bat, California’s (possible) future state batSeptember 12, 2023 | Claire MorganThe bats have thin, long wings, which lend well to navigating the open grassy areas it likes to frequent. It’s also got golden fur and can be spotted in most California counties, including Sacramento and Yolo.
Health CareInvasive mosquito species found in San Joaquin CountySeptember 12, 2023 | Rich IbarraThe San Joaquin County Mosquito and Vector Control District said high numbers of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes have shown up in traps around South Stockton, Manteca, Escalon and Ripon. Crews will be spraying these areas through September.
Rep. Nancy Pelosi is running for reelectionSeptember 8, 2023The former House speaker announced Friday that she will run for reelection in 2024. She revealed her plans at a breakfast with volunteers in San Francisco and then followed up on X.
