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Food and Sustainability

California Farmers Once Again Facing Labor Shortages

April 30, 2019

A report by the California Farm Bureau showed that almost six out of 10 farmers were unable to hire all the workers they needed at some point in the past 5 years.

Sacramento City Teachers Announce Another One-Day Strike

April 30, 2019 | Nick Miller

The president of the Sacramento City Teachers Association says its teachers and employees will not go to work on May 22.

CapRadio Announces $10 Million Relocation To Downtown Sacramento

April 30, 2019 | Nick Miller

The public radio station is also partnering with Sutter Health on a new community-engagement center and theater. The goal is to move into the new facility by mid-to-late 2020.

Diocese Of Sacramento Releases List Of Clergy Accused Of Sexual Abuse

April 30, 2019 | Bob Moffitt | Chris Hagan

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento on Tuesday released the names of 46 clergy credibly accused of abusing more than 130 minors and young adults since 1950.

Gov. Newsom Aims To Spend $15 Million To Increase Security At Nonprofits Vulnerable To Hate Crimes

April 29, 2019

He will include the money in his $144 billion general fund budget proposal.

For ‘Hard-To-Count’ California, 2020 Census Poses Huge Challenges And Carries Big Stakes

April 29, 2019

Will the Trump administration be allowed to add a question about citizenship to the 2020 U.S. Census? If so, experts say, California could lose big.

PG&E Still Lacks Estimate On Compensating Wildfire Victims

April 29, 2019

(AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric Corp.'s top financial executives said during a bankruptcy meeting Monday they still haven't determined when the utility can start compensating victims of recent wildfires started by the utility's equipment.

Beto O’Rourke Makes Democratic Presidential Campaign Swing Through California

April 29, 2019 | Ben Adler

Former Texas Congressman and Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke visited California today, touring Yosemite National Park and a community college in Modesto during his campaign swing through the Golden State.

Uncovered California

Undocumented Children Can Get California Health Care. Now Gavin Newsom Wants Young Adults To Have It, Too.

April 29, 2019

While R. Lopez's low income family qualified for government-funded health coverage, her legal status prevented her from accessing full-scope Medi-Cal for much of her childhood. That changed in 2016.

'I Couldn't See His Soul' Says Rabbi Following Deadly Shooting In Poway

April 29, 2019

A day after the Chabad of Poway Synagogue was attacked, Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein recounted the shooting that killed one member of the congregation and injured three others, including himself.