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Education Crime & Justice

UC Approves New Less-Lethal Arms for Its Police Force Amid Protest

09/19/2024
The UC Regents approved campus requests for more tools for UC police months after campus protesters clashed with law enforcement.

From CalMatters...

Public Safety Land Use & Development Resilience Housing State of California

Why Ricardo Lara Says His Plan to Fix California’s Insurance Crisis Will Work

09/19/2024
At a CalMatters event, California’s insurance commissioner says the changes he’s making will help homeowners and business owners. One idea: A state grant for those who spend money to protect their property from wildfires.

From CalMatters...

Transportation State of California

California Drivers Can Get Mobile Licenses on Their iPhones — But They Need Physical Ones Too

09/19/2024
California is the seventh U.S. state to adopt mobile driver’s licenses for iPhones, part of a growing push by businesses and governments to make digital IDs commonplace.

From https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/election/voter-guide/article2912...

Land Use & Development Elections & Politics Housing State of California

Election Explainer: Proposition 33

09/18/2024
The Sacramento Bee takes a look at the Proposition 33 rent-control measure on the November ballot.

From CalMatters...

Elections & Politics Crime & Justice State of California

6 Myths About California Crime as Voters Weigh Ballot Measure on Drugs, Retail Theft

09/18/2024
Worries about retail theft and fentanyl deaths shaped a November ballot measure that would toughen some criminal penalties. Here are the facts about California crime trends.

From CalMatters...

State of California

CalPERS CEO to Earn More Than $1 Million for the First Time Thanks to a Big Performance Bonus

09/18/2024
The California Public Employees’ Retirement system is the nation’s largest state-backed pension fund. It awarded its chief executive $667,000 bonus after a successful investment year.

From Carmichael Times...

Animals Effie Yeaw Nature Center

Nature Parades a Feast

09/17/2024
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Birds, reptiles and marsupials will be among educators during an open day at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center on Oct. 6. Staged annually, NatureFest is the center’s largest educational event.

From Carmichael Times...

Government

Birthday Bash Celebrates Constitution

09/17/2024
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Penned in 1787, the American Constitution was last week celebrated by a patriotic event in Folsom.

From Carmichael Times...

Water Government

Public Meeting Will Discuss Possibly Combining Water Districts

09/17/2024
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The public is invited to an important community event co-hosted by the Sacramento Suburban Water District and the Del Paso Manor Water District on Tuesday, Sept. 24 to discuss a possible combination of the two water districts.

From Sacramento News and Review...

Community Service & Support Crime & Justice Saint John’s Program for Real Change

Sacramento Female Community Reentry Program Provides Women With Tools for ‘The Rest of Their Lives’

09/17/2024
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Sacramento nonprofit Saint John’s Program for Real Change, which has operated a shelter for women and children facing homelessness for nearly 40 years, is home to a voluntary reentry program for women incarcerated in California prisons who are eligible to carry out the remainder of their sentences in alternative custody — between 45 days and 32 months before being released on parole or probation.

From CalMatters...

Homelessness State of California

Disorganization, City-County Feuds Impede California’s Efforts to Reduce Homelessness

09/17/2024
Over the last five years, the state government has spent some $24 billion to ameliorate homelessness, which, according to polls, is California’s most troublesome issue.

From CalMatters...

Health State of California

Most Maternal Deaths Can Be Prevented. Here’s How California Aims to Cut Them in Half

09/17/2024
The California surgeon general is launching a campaign today to spread awareness about health conditions that contribute to pregnancy-related deaths, such as heart disease.

From The Sacramento Observer...

Business, Economy & Jobs Environment

Environmental Youth Jobs Program Launched

09/17/2024
A new 18-month environmental workforce program for Sacramento area Black and Latinx youth was launched on September 6th.

From Rio Linda Messenger...

Environment Water Sustainability County of Sacramento

Applications Open for Sacramento County Watershed Project Grants

09/17/2024
Schools and community groups are invited to apply for grants from the Sacramento County Department of Water Resources to fund projects improving water and environmental quality of local creeks and rivers.

From Sacramento Business Journal...

Elections & Politics Crime & Justice Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Supports Proposition 36

09/17/2024
The Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce announced its support of the anti-crime measure on the November ballot.

From The Sacramento Bee...

Education

Sacramento State Fees, CSU Tuition Going Up

09/17/2024
Sacramento State University is increasing mandatory student fees over the next three years, while California State University is increasing tuition by 34%.

From CalMatters...

Education Homelessness

Homeless Students Can Sleep Safely in Their Cars at This California College. Other Campuses Say No

09/17/2024
Failed legislative bills have attempted to create safe parking programs for students to sleep in their cars on California campuses while awaiting housing. Meanwhile, Long Beach City College allows homeless students to park overnight.

From CalMatters...

Health

California’s Cap on Health Care Costs Is the Nation’s Strongest. But Will Patients Notice?

09/17/2024
California’s new cap on health care cost increases is regarded as the most aggressive in the nation. It includes potential fines against companies that exceed the limit.

From CapPublicRadio...

Homelessness

Report on Annual Solidarity Summit on Homelessness

09/16/2024
A Solving Sacramento report on the September 7 Solidarity Summit on Homelessness.

From Sacramento Press...

Business, Economy & Jobs Government Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce

Applications Open for 40th Metro Chamber Leadership Sacramento Cohort

09/14/2024
Applications are open for the Metro Chamber Foundation's 40th annual Leadership Sacramento program to cultivate upcoming civic leaders.