State GovernmentHome care workers could get more bargaining power with proposed billFebruary 27, 2023 | Kate WolffeA growing population of people need in-home care in California. Many people doing that work earn low wages and have few labor protections. A proposed new law could allow in-home health care workers to bargain with the state for better pay and more ri
BusinessSacramento Starbucks stores file to unionize, following broader wave of national organizingFebruary 27, 2023 | Janelle SalangaWorkers at the two stores — one in midtown and the other in the Downtown Commons area — say they’re hoping unionization will push the company to respond to safety concerns, low pay and understaffing at both locations. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentBlizzard concerns in the Sierra, wind warning in Sacramento area from another powerful stormFebruary 27, 2023 | Steve MilneMountain travel could be extremely dangerous over the coming days as a new storm system hits Northern California, also bringing rain and wind to the Sacramento region. Clearer skies are expected Wednesday.
State GovernmentCalifornia tripled its spending on Sacramento’s homelessness crisis. Here’s where the money went.February 27, 2023 | Chris NicholsAffordable housing accounts for the largest increase in the region’s allocated funding for homelessness.
Health CareDemocratic state attorneys general sue Biden administration over abortion pill rulesFebruary 26, 2023The suit comes as a federal judge in another case is considering whether to overturn FDA approval of the same drug, mifepristone.
State GovernmentCalifornia dangles bonuses for nursing homes that add staffFebruary 26, 2023Rather than simply reward top-performing facilities, the state’s Medicaid program will hand bonuses to nursing homes — even low-rated ones — for hiring more workers and reducing staff turnover.
Family sues Sacramento County over jail death, alleging failure to provide medical careFebruary 24, 2023 | Kristin LamA civil rights attorney for the family said the court will decide whether the case should be combined with a settlement that requires the county to improve jail conditions.
Arts and LifestyleMarysville’s 143rd Bok Kai Festival this weekend celebrates Chinese American HistoryFebruary 24, 2023 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe festival is centered around the historic Bok Kai Temple, built to honor a water god that was believed to have protected the city. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
‘Cal Poly Homeless’: Does Northern California’s first polytechnic university have the infrastructure to support its growth?February 24, 2023The university walked back plans to allow only first-years to live on campus, but is still considering putting students in hotels and barges.
Gavin Newsom moved to close 4 California prisons. How many more can he shut?February 23, 2023CA Governor Gavin Newsom closed state prisons after criminal sentencing changes, decline in inmate population. How many does it need?
