California’s Marijuana Industry Gets a Break Under New Law Suspending Tax Hike
CalMatters: Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed a bill to roll back taxes on recreational weed in an effort to give some relief to an industry that has struggled to supersede its illicit counterpart since voters legalized marijuana almost 10 years ago.
Health Care Cuts Threaten Homegrown Solutions to Rural Doctor Shortages
KFF Health News: California’s far northern region is a collection of sparsely populated counties stretching from just north of Sacramento all the way up to Oregon and from the Pacific coast to the Nevada border. The shortages are so pervasive that support for one of the costliest solutions — a proposed $200 million health care training campus — transcends partisanship.
How to Avoid Passing Financial Fears to Kids
Even if you're a financial avoidant, you can help kids build financial skills and literacy
When it comes to helping kids become good with money, fear and silence are not our friends.
Research Suggests That This Strong Emotion Can Be Harnessed to Improve Mental Health
How UC Davis scientists and educators recommend harnessing awe in the everyday
When was the last time you felt awe? You may call it something
else, but you know the sensation — the wide-eyed, hushed-voice,
goosebumps-down-the-back feeling that comes with grand, novel
experiences.
Will the Central Valley Ever Get High-Speed Rail?
Funding cuts and environmental issues are both holding up the long-stalled project
We looked into the recent history of California’s high-speed rail to understand some of the obstacles preventing it from staying on track.
When You Need a Weekend Reset, Retreat to Woodside
This understated Bay Area town offers tranquil gardens, treehouse spas and small town charm
Tucked just inland from the San Francisco Peninsula in San Mateo County, this small town offers the kind of refresh that feels like a distant getaway — without the hassle of a flight or the crowds of the coast.
Getting to Know Jesus Tarango, Chairman of the Wilton Rancheria Tribe
The Sacramento-born leader opens up about his tribe’s “homecoming” and ownership of a casino and soccer team
Jesus Tarango, chairman of Wilton Rancheria, has led his tribe through major moments such as the construction of Sky River Casino and the acquisition of soccer team Sacramento Republic FC.
Pistols, Gun Duels, Affairs and Even Murder: The Colorful History of California
In honor of California's 175th birthday, we look back on its eventful early days
California politics in the first years after Congress approved statehood on September 9, 1850, were ever-changing and confusing — and occasionally violent to a degree that’s hard to imagine.
How Sacramento Is Investing in Creativity
Sacramento’s art and culture office seized a rare opportunity to splurge on economic development. Here’s how millions were spent
Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture, which traditionally
funded arts institutions such as theaters and museums, took
advantage of a windfall during the pandemic to help grow the
creative economy more broadly. Can the support last?
Startup of the Month: Everest Medical Solutions
A breakthrough tool for safer deliveries when babies get stuck
Doctors call it the “obstetrician’s nightmare”: a childbirth emergency where the baby’s head emerges, but the shoulders get stuck behind the mother’s pubic bone. The founding duo at Everest Medical Solutions has designed a device to make delivery safer and less traumatic when this complication arises.