Newsom, Sacramento and Symptoms of COVID-19

Opinion
Gavin Newsom wants state workers back in offices. Shouldn’t he govern in person, too? | Opinion
We elected him governor in Sacramento, not chief podcaster in Marin County, writes opinion columnist Tom Philp.
State workers in Sacramento protest Gov. Gavin Newsom's return to office order
Hundreds of state workers converged Wednesday in the rain in the first organized protest against California Gov. Gavin Newsom's return to office order.
Newsom's return-to-office order may not help Downtown Sacramento office market
But even if state workers start trooping, albeit reluctantly, back to office buildings after the new fiscal year starts July 1, it's not clear if blue skies for the beleaguered office market in Downtown Sacramento will follow.
California state workers concerned about space after Gavin Newsom’s return-to-office order
I don’t know if they have room to bring more desks in, but they’re going to have to do something,” one worker said.
Hundreds of state workers with SEIU Local 1000 protest Newsom's return-to-office order
"For our people, it's a pay cut. We know that telework makes sense. We saw it through COVID," said union president Anica Walls.
Listen to Bee reporters discuss Newsom's return-to-office order for state workers
State worker reporter William Melhado and enterprise reporter Stephen Hobbs answer your question about Gov. Gavin Newsom's order directing California state workers back into offices four days a week by July 1,
Gavin Newsom orders state workers back to offices. What should Sacramento commuters expect?
Expect a traffic surge on Sacramento-area freeways including on a “nightmarish” Highway 50, say local experts.
Gov. Gavin Newsom seeks $3.4B loan to help shortfall in California's Medi-Cal program
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is seeking a $3.4 billion loan from the general fund to help a shortfall in the state Medi-Cal ...
Gavin Newsom’s return-to-office order is bad for workers and California taxpayers | Opinion
Allowing some employees to work remotely reduces commute times for everyone and eases strain on our infrastructure,” writes ...
Gavin Newsom made it clear to California’s LGBTQ community where he actually stands
He no longer aligns with the Democratic Party on trans rights. He invited right-wing provocateur Charlie Kirk onto his ...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaims state of emergency to speed up wildfire prevention projects
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he has proclaimed a state of emergency​ to speed up wildfire prevention projects ahead ...
How will Gavin Newsom’s return-to-office order affect California state telework stipends?
California paid state employees $5.2 million in telework payments. How much could the state save when workers come back to ...