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Old Sacramento park renamed to honor pioneering woman business owner
The Sacramento City Council Tuesday voted to change the name of Pioneer Park on J Street in Old Sacramento to Mary Gregory Park in honor of an early Sacramento businesswoman who once owned the par...
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From CapPublicRadio...
What You Need to Know About Sacramento Measure C
Sacramento voters in the March 2024 primary election will decide whether to pass increases to the city’s business operations tax.
From Los Angeles Times...
The Inland Empire’s Once-Unstoppable Warehousing Industry Falls Into a Slump
Logistics has been an economic lifeline for the Inland Empire for decades. Now that the industry is hitting a downturn, the region is feeling the pain.
From CalMatters...
California Lawmakers Face a Ballooning Budget Deficit
The Legislative Analyst’s Office projects the 2024-25 shortfall at $73 billion, putting more pressure on legislators and the governor to find savings.
California’s Chief Plan for Seniors Overlooks the Realities Rural Families Face
California’s latest Master Plan for Aging underscores the need for policies to address the challenges aging populations face. But it fails to portray the realities for older adults in rural areas, who are at greater risk of poverty.
Cal State Faculty Vote to Ratify New Contract
Members of the California Faculty Association approve a two-year agreement that the union and administration hammered out after a strike last month that lasted one day.
Nevada County Rejects Controversial Gold Mining Project
After years of controversy, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors unanimously struck down a Grass Valley gold mining project. “It’s clear that this community wants to move forward to a cleaner economic future,” said Supervisor Heidi Hall.
From Citrus Heights Sentinel...
Citrus Heights Seeks Input From Residents on Cannabis Dispensaries, Tax
The Citrus Heights City Council is seeking feedback from residents as it moves forward with consideration of allowing and taxing cannabis dispensaries within the city.
Why Adopting Sports Gambling in California Has to Involve Tribes
When and if California legalizes sports gambling, the policy should honor the laws established in partnership with tribes decades ago, says Assemblyman James Ramos.
California Tightens Rules on Worker Exposure to Poisonous Lead
For the first time in decades, California is tightening its rules on workplace exposure to lead, a poisonous metal that can wreak havoc throughout the body.
Business, Labor Fight Over California Law Few Know About
Coalitions on opposite sides put out competing studies on the little-known Private Attorneys General Act, which allows employees to file class-action lawsuits over some labor law violations.
Cargo Traffic Jumped at L.A. and Long Beach Ports in January
The San Pedro ports had a busy January as they rebounded from last year’s labor troubles and picked up cargo redirected because of Suez and Panama canal troubles.
From The Arden Advocate...
Local Women Business Owners Honored at Upcoming NAWBO Ceremony
The Sacramento Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners will host its 28th Annual Outstanding Women Leaders Awards Gala on March 8.
Robocalls, Ringless Voicemails and AI: Real Estate Enters the Age of Automation
As agents hunt for business in Southern California's slow real estate market, some are trying out new ways of tracking down leads. Others are quitting the industry.
New Eligibility Rules Mean Nearly 2 Million on Medi-Cal Can Now Save for a Rainy Day
Nearly 2 million Medi-Cal enrollees can now accumulate savings and property without limitations and still qualify for the state's health insurance program for low-income residents.
Thousands of Californians Got a Shot at Better Careers Through This Program
Officials want to prepare more Californians for good jobs, and the state has spent roughly $370 million on workforce programs. But the results are mixed.
Feds Leave California on the Hook for $300 million in COVID Homeless Spending
When Gov. Gavin Newsom launched his landmark effort to shelter homeless residents in hotels during COVID, the state and local governments were relying on FEMA to foot much of the bill.
Bankrupt California Hospital Left a Health Care Desert. Two Medical Groups Move to Reopen It
The closure of Madera Community Hospital created a new health care desert in a community that already had fewer doctors per capita than other parts of the state. UCSF and Adventist have a plan to reopen it.
Legislators Unveil Measure to Ask Voters for $1 billion Offshore Wind Bond
The funds would help California ports expand to handle giant wind turbines and other equipment. California’s first offshore wind farms are on a fast track off Humboldt County and Morro Bay.
California Plans to Use AI to Answer Your Tax Questions
A state tax agency wants to use generative AI to give business owners tax advice. The state of California calls it an opportunity. Risk assessments are forthcoming.
Is California’s Workplace Safety Agency Protecting Farmworkers? Legislators Want to Know
State lawmakers grill Cal/OSHA officials, with allegations that employers get tipped off to inspections. The chairperson of the Assembly Labor Committee is seeking an audit.
How Much Can Your Rent Go Up in California? Check This Website
California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta announced consumer tools to help tenants and landlords understand how much rent can rise under a state law.
Bids for Auburn Boulevard Project Come in at $10M Over Budget
Progress on Citrus Heights’ plan for the second phase of revitalizing Auburn Boulevard have hit another bump in the road.
Los Angeles’ One Weird Trick to Build Affordable Housing at No Public Cost
The term “unsubsidized 100% affordable project” was once an oxymoron. Under Mayor Karen Bass, Los Angeles is now approving them by the hundreds.
If Done Correctly, Californians Can Save on Utility Bills by Creating Income-Based Charges
California’s utility regulators are exploring energy bill reforms that would structure charges based on household income. If done correctly, the change shift the cost for maintaining the grid to higher earners who can afford it.
An Initiative Promised 20,000 Homes for Mentally Ill Californians. It Delivered Far Less
California voters this spring are considering a $6.4 billion bond to house people with serious mental health conditions. A similar 2018 ballot measure offers lessons about the obstacles that stand in the way of construction.
From EdSource...
Strategic, Sustainable Residencies Can Help Solve the Teacher Shortage
If educator candidates are paid a living wage and receive plenty of support, they are more likely to remain in the profession.
From The Sacramento Observer...
Black Entrepreneurs Need Cash. This Initiative Can Help
Access to capital is the biggest hurdle for Black-owned businesses. Now, a new partnership between the United States Black Chamber and Lendistry may be just the tool to help.
Talk Focuses on Anti-Gentrification and Displacement Efforts Around Aggie Square
While promising to boost local health care and tech economies, UC Davis’s Aggie Square project raises concerns for Oak Park community.
Darrell Steinberg: Return of State Workers Helps, But Sacramento’s Transformation is Well Underway
Downtown Sacramento faces many challenges, but the growing number of small businesses, hotels, homes and other major developments signal its transformation, says the city’s mayor.
From California Healthline...
Is Housing Health Care? State Medicaid Programs Increasingly Say ‘Yes’
States are plowing billions of dollars into a high-stakes health care experiment that’s exploding around the country: using scarce public health insurance money to provide housing for the poorest and sickest Americans.
CSU Plans to Expand Student Grants to Cover Full Tuition and Living Expenses
The financial aid expansion is aimed at making good on a pledge last fall when trustees approve a tuition hike.
Sacramento Joins San Francisco as California’s Slowest Cities to Recover From the Pandemic
San Francisco is coping with a “doom loop” of declining employment and business activity in its downtown core, but a new study suggests Sacramento may be in worse shape.
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