California Cities Lack Unified Response on Homeless Encampments
CalMatters: CalMatters asked nearly three-dozen cities and counties throughout California for copies of their encampment management policies. Responses spanned a wide range, highlighting the lack of a unified strategy to address street homelessness across the state, even as Gov. Gavin Newsom is pushing for more cohesive rules.
As AI Spreads, Sacramento Writes the Playbook for the Nation
With no federal AI law, the Golden State’s decisions may ripple nationwide
Around the world — including in the Capital Region — individuals and organizations are figuring out how AI might help or hurt them. And while the future is being built over in Silicon Valley, the decisions about how to govern the technology fall squarely on Sacramento.
How the California Government Escheated Its Way to $13 Billion of People’s Money
Looking into the loopholes of California's unclaimed property law
The state’s unclaimed property law is supposed to reunite abandoned assets with their owners. But another aim has long since taken over, say experts and attorneys for victims.
Inside California’s Return-to-Office Battle
Five years after getting WFH orders, workers are rebelling against resuming cubicle life
Earlier this spring, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order
mandating that most of California’s 224,000 full-time state
workers should return to working in the office four days per week
starting July 1. The executive order has stirred passionate
debate, with local businesses in favor of the change and
organizations representing state employees adamantly opposed.
Young Professionals: Ashley Zavala
Meet the rising stars who are leading the Capital Region from the heart
Ashley Zavala, the Capitol correspondent for KCRA-TV, is well known around the corridors of the state Capitol. You can even say she’s feared. The Capital Weekly dubbed her the “Oh, s**t” reporter because that’s what some lawmakers say when they see her coming.
Young Professionals: Camille Zapata
Meet the rising stars who are leading the Capital Region from the heart
It’s been a busy year for Camille Zapata, 29. In June, the political strategist marked her first anniversary as the digital director for Gov. Gavin Newsom, in a year marked by the devastating LA fires and the return of the Trump administration.
Young Professionals: Christine Wolfe
Meet the rising stars who are leading the Capital Region from the heart
If someone has a good hobby recommendation for Christine Wolfe, she would love to hear it. Until then, daily life for this director of government affairs for WM for California, Nevada and Hawaii is primarily about work.
Young Professionals: Jack Davis
Meet the rising stars who are leading the Capital Region from the heart
Jack Davis, 32, has a unique background as a lawyer but has found that researching, writing and arguing cases as associate attorney at Kershaw Talley Barlow is the perfect melding of his many skills and passions.
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SACRAMENTO COUNTY WELCOMES NEW LEADERS FOR THE FUTURE
“As Sacramento County celebrates our 175th anniversary this year, we’re pleased to welcome four dynamic new directors to our organization,” says David Villanueva, County Executive. “These accomplished professionals bring years of experience and deep expertise to their new roles, helping to position the county for ongoing excellence.”