The chase is on: Regulators are slowly cracking down on vapes aimed at teensNovember 29, 2022The advent of vaping revived nicotine addiction among young people after a dramatic decline. The FDA seems poised to at last yank some products aimed at teens from the market. Will it work?
EnvironmentTwo major Northern California storms expected to hit Wednesday into the weekendNovember 29, 2022 | Claire Morgan | Mike HagertyThe storms, split by a short rest Friday, could bring significant rain to the Sacramento valley and snow to the Sierra Nevada. Mountain travel from Wednesday night through the weekend is likely to be hazardous and should be avoided, forecasters said.
State GovernmentCalifornia finance department spokesperson explains how state went from record budget surplus to possible $25B deficitNovember 29, 2022 | Vicki GonzalezA report from the LAO forecast that California could face up to a $25 billion budget shortfall in 2023. H.D. Palmer, who heads the state’s Department of Finance, explained how the budget came to see a deficit after a record-high surplus in 2022. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
'Disability rights are workers’ rights': Disabled UC Davis workers on strike advocate for greater accessibility on the picket and in the universityNovember 28, 2022 | Janelle SalangaMany disabled workers and students are participating in the UC strike. Though not all may not be on the physical picket line, they’ve shaped union proposals on accessibility and fought for a cost of living adjustment.
San Francisco considers allowing law enforcement robots to use lethal forceNovember 28, 2022From sci-fi to the streets, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors considers a policy proposal on whether or not the San Francisco Police Department can use robots as a deadly force.
WHO renames monkeypox as mpox, citing racist stigmaNovember 28, 2022"Removing 'monkey' removes the stigma that monkeypox comes with," an expert tells NPR. But he questions why the World Health Organization will wait a year for the change to take full effect.
A work-from-home culture takes root in CaliforniaNovember 28, 2022New U.S. Census Bureau data shows a large segment of Californians are working from home for part or all of the week. Researchers say the shift will ripple through the broader economy in ways big and small.
Health CareCalifornia aims to maximize health insurance subsidies for workers during labor disputesNovember 25, 2022Workers who lose employer-based health coverage during a strike or lockout will have access to a full-subsidy plan through Covered California.
Here's what the Sacramento Zoo's possible Elk Grove site could look likeNovember 25, 2022 | Claire MorganThe renderings reveal an immersive zoo concept, with exhibits and experiences that would bring visitors face-to-face with animals and their natural habitats.
With student loan relief tied up in court, Biden extends repayment pause into 2023November 24, 2022The president has extended the student loan repayment pause into 2023. Biden said he wants to give lawsuits against debt cancellation time to play out, and the Supreme Court time to weigh in.
