School layoffs, heat wave, free diapers. Sacramento’s top stories for May 8
admin Sacramento City Unified eyes 600 layoffs, Golden State Start begins, triple-digit heat hits Northern CA, & Big Day of Giving…
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Newsom to water officials on Delta Conveyance tunnel: ‘We’ve got to finish the job’
Gov. Newsom highlighted efforts since 2019 to expand water infrastructure, back the Delta Conveyance and Sites Reservoir, and restore the…
California penalizes General Motors $12.75M for selling drivers’ data
California AG Rob Bonta secured a $12.75M settlement with General Motors after an investigation found GM sold California drivers’ data…
California to offer newborn parents a month’s supply of this new, free benefit
California will give newborn parents 400 free diapers via the Golden State Start program this summer at 65 hospitals, partnering…
Gov. Gavin Newsom again declines to endorse a candidate in governor’s race
Term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom declined to back a candidate in California primary despite Xavier Becerra’s polling surge and their ties…
California to offer newborn parents a month’s supply of this new, free benefit
California will give newborn parents 400 free diapers via the Golden State Start program this summer at 65 hospitals, partnering…
‘Reaching bubble territory’: California’s Capitol watchdog advises fiscal prudence
California’s nonpartisan LAO flags potential stock-driven revenue bubble and urges caution as Gov. Newsom prepares the May Revision for the…
Nationwide data breach takes down learning portal used by CSU, UC systems
A cybersecurity incident has taken learning portal Canvas offline for universities nationwide, disrupting student access to assignments and grades.
Becerra takes heat in second California governor debate. Here’s what to know
Xavier Becerra faced attacks from rivals in a seven-candidate California governor debate ahead of the June 2 primary, with clashes…
Uber spends big on push to limit car crash lawsuits, kneecap trial attorneys
Uber has poured millions into a California ballot measure to cap attorney fees in car crash cases, sparking an expensive…