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Image caption: Many Planned Parenthood workers say they have heavier workloads and tougher working conditions since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

STATEWIDE SIGNAL BOOSTER

Planned Parenthood Workers Unionize After Roe v. Wade Overturn

Planned Parenthood clinics in Southern California saw a sharp increase in abortions after the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade. Now, workers at the clinics are creating a union.

Image caption: California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has a plan that may be the last chance to keep home insurers covering homes in the state.

STATEWIDE NEWS & ANALYSIS

New Plan to Fix Home Insurance Crisis: What You Need to Know

Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara unveils a plan to shore up the California insurance market for homeowners. Insurers would return to wildfire zones, but would have an easier path to rate increases.

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Elections & Politics

Sacramento City Council Reconsiders Plan for Youth Advisory Role

09/24/2023
A committee voted 3-1 to add youth seats to boards and commissions instead of establishing a position for someone between the ages of 16 and 24 to advise the Sacramento City Council.

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Sustainability

Tribes Designate Marine Stewardship Area in Northern California

09/24/2023
Three tribal nations declared the designation of a marine stewardship area covering nearly 700 square miles of the tribes’ ancestral olands, stretching from the California-Oregon border to just south of Trinidad in Humboldt County.

From Citrus Heights Sentinel...

Community Service & Support

Citrus Heights Denies Funding Request from Local Food Ministry

09/23/2023
The Citrus Heights City Council voted to approve limited one-time funding to five local nonprofits, but declined to approve an application for funding from Sunrise Christian Food Ministry.

From Folsom Telegraph...

Art & Culture

Thunderbirds – And Friends – To Rule Sky This Weekend

09/22/2023
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From Sacramento News and Review...

Art & Culture

Sacramento Nonprofit Arts Organizations Gather to Discuss the Challenges of Filling Venue Seats

09/22/2023
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Many businesses were affected by the economic downturn spurred by COVID. Especially hard hit were local performing arts organizations.

From Sacramento News and Review...

Education

California’s Surgeon General Wants Schools to Be the Front Line Against Childhood Stress

09/22/2023
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Black and Latino children are more likely to be hurt by harmful experiences that can lead to lifelong suffering.

From Daily Democrat...

Business, Economy & Jobs Sports

Want a Piece of the Warriors? 10 Percent Ownership Stake Reportedly Up for Sale

09/22/2023
The $700 million price tag sets a $7 billion mark that would make the Warriors one of the world’s most valuable sports teams.

From Sacramento News and Review...

Homelessness City of Sacramento

A Story Untold: How Officials, an Outside Group and Dozens of Workers Losing Their Jobs Staved Off ‘A Human Catastrophe’ in Sacramento

09/21/2023
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Sacramento Self-Help Housing imploded, but a cadre of individuals was determined that no one would become homeless over it.

From CalMatters...

Families & Children Health Community Service & Support Crisis & Personal Support Government

California Sues ‘Crisis’ Pregnancy Centers That Promise ‘Abortion Pill Reversal’

09/21/2023
Several anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers are advertising abortion pill reversal. California Attorney General Rob Bonta calls the claims false advertising that mislead vulnerable patients.

From CapPublicRadio...

Land Use & Development Government

Construction Around California Capitol Can Finally Start

09/21/2023
Work on a new annex, visitors center and underground parking garage can legally begin after the state issued a final, court-ordered review of the project. Plans have been on hold since early 2021.

From Daily Democrat...

COVID-19 Health

Mayo Clinic Expert Answers Questions on COVID Tests, New Variants

09/21/2023
Companies set the original test dates arbitrarily due to these diagnostic at-home tests being developed rapidly. So, check your boxes before you toss them.

From Folsom Telegraph...

Business, Economy & Jobs

Snooks Celebrates 60 Years, Thanks Folsom Community

09/20/2023
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Snooks Candies and Chocolate Factory has been in business since 1963. To celebrate, they hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the community.

From CapPublicRadio...

Environment Health

Why California Rivers Saw Fewer Harmful Algal Blooms This Year

09/20/2023
Outbreaks have wreaked havoc on the state’s river ecosystems for years. But this year was different. Faster, colder river waters led to fewer outbreaks of the harmful algae.

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