53% of student borrowers say financial health tied to debt relief
Painfully high inflation is putting even more pressure on Americans struggling to repay their college loans.
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White House proposes lower payments as part of "student loan safety net"
Some education experts see the plan as a more powerful tool to make college affordable than the proposal to slash or eliminate student debt for 40 million Americans, which is before the Supreme Court.
Don't start student-loan repayments next month, government says
The Biden administration had earlier extended a repayment pause while its student-debt relief program remains tied up in court.
Supreme Court agrees to hear second dispute over Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
This case was brought by two borrowers in Texas who have outstanding student loans.
Millions wrongly told they were approved for debt forgiveness
A Biden administration program forgiving up to $20,000 in student loans remains hung up in court.
A Florida teacher thought she'd settled her student loan debt 20 years ago. Then she got a bill for $1 million.
The woman worried she could lose everything — but a stranger from the internet offered to help.
Biden administration to extend pause on student loan repayments
The extension, up to June 30, 2023, will give the courts time to decide the fate of student loan cancellation.
What student loan borrowers need to know after a federal court struck down Biden's forgiveness program
The legal road ahead is murky, but it could take many months for the issue to be resolved.
Biden administration to ask Supreme Court to reinstate student loan relief plan
This comes after the plan has been blocked by two separate federal court rulings.
Appeals court temporarily pauses student loan forgiveness plan
In their appeal, attorneys for several Republican-led states said the plan will irreparably harm their states' student loan programs.
Student loan forgiveness application is now open: How to apply
President Biden announces new college-debt forgiveness site, calling it a "game changer for millions of Americans."
Student loan forgiveness applications now open through beta mode website
The Biden administration has opened the application process for Americans seeking student debt relief in a beta period.
Biden's student loan relief application offers sneak preview
Education Department is offering more details about its "short and simple" form to get up to $20,000 in debt wiped away.
How to prepare for Biden's student-loan relief application
Only some types of debt are covered by the plan. Make sure your loans qualify ahead of the application.
Biden administration kicks off student loan debt forgiveness process
The Biden administration on Thursday is kicking off its efforts toward forgiving student loan debt, sending updates on the process via email before the window to apply opens next month.
Sacramento-based Libertarian group sues to block student debt cancellation
A libertarian group in California filed a legal challenge to President Joe Biden's plan for student debt cancellation on Tuesday, calling it an illegal overreach that would increase state tax burdens for some Americans who get their debt forgiven.
White House calls out GOP student debt critics who had PPP loans forgiven
Marjorie Taylor Greene said for the government to say debt is forgiven "is completely unfair." The White House tweeted back that she had more than $183,000 in PPP loans forgiven.
Biden's student loan forgiveness plan raises inflation concerns
There has been mixed reaction to the president's announcement on student loan forgiveness.
Here's who is eligible for Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
More than 40 million Americans may qualify, with income the main factor that determines who qualifies for relief.
White House leaning toward canceling $10,000 in student loan debt for borrowers who make less than $125,000
White House officials have been weighing -- and leaning toward -- the cancellation of up to $10,000 in student loan debt per borrower tied to an income threshold, CNN has learned.
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FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan. Here's what it means.
The decision means Narcan can be available at convenience and grocery stores, but its price isn't clear.
A neighborhood in Chico is being littered with antisemitic fliers
People in Chico are waking up to antisemitic fliers on their lawn, and there are at least three different versions of these fliers.
Reparation payouts for Black Californians could top $800 billion
It could cost California more than $800 billion to compensate Black residents for generations of over-policing, disproportionate incarceration and housing discrimination.
Cannabis-legal California battling surging illegal marijuana operations
For Bill Jones of the California Department of Cannabis Control, it was just another Tuesday.
Sac State aims to make the campus more inclusive
Students and faculty at Sacramento State are coming together to discuss what they consider a much-needed change.
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FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan. Here's what it means.
The decision means Narcan can be available at convenience and grocery stores, but its price isn't clear.
A neighborhood in Chico is being littered with antisemitic fliers
People in Chico are waking up to antisemitic fliers on their lawn, and there are at least three different versions of these fliers.
Reparation payouts for Black Californians could top $800 billion
It could cost California more than $800 billion to compensate Black residents for generations of over-policing, disproportionate incarceration and housing discrimination.
Cannabis-legal California battling surging illegal marijuana operations
For Bill Jones of the California Department of Cannabis Control, it was just another Tuesday.
Sac State aims to make the campus more inclusive
Students and faculty at Sacramento State are coming together to discuss what they consider a much-needed change.
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Kevin Nagle, Sacramento Republic FC owner, to buy Huddersfield Town A.F.C.
Sacramento Republic FC owner Kevin Nagle is set to buy an English Football League team.
Madonna adds January 2024 stop in Sacramento for her "Celebration Tour"
An iconic recording artist has added a Sacramento stop to her global tour.
Kings vs. Hornets? Possible NBA playoffs run could complicate Sac State's graduation plans
Kings fever is in full force all across Sacramento, but the chance that they may make the NBA playoffs is creating complications at Sacramento State University.
Weekend frost advisories a threat to valley growers, farmers; impact may be small thanks to recent cooler weather
A frost advisory Friday night through Sunday morning has Valley farmers and growers keeping a close eye on both crops and plants.
Depeche Mode launches new world tour – with Sacramento getting 1st night honors
Fans of Depeche Mode no longer have to enjoy the silence, with the band choosing Sacramento to launch their new world tour.
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Push in states for $20 minimum wage as inflation persists
Just years after labor activists persuaded a handful of states to raise their minimum wage to $15 per hour, workers initially thrilled with the pay bump are finding their hard-won gains erased by inflation.
State lawmakers pass bill aimed to create watchdog over oil companies
California lawmakers on Monday approved the nation's first penalty for price gouging at the pump, voting to give regulators the power to punish oil companies for profiting from the type of gas price spikes that plagued the nation's most populous state last summer.
First Alert Weather: Another powerful late-season storm heads toward California
Another powerful Pacific storm system approaching California on Monday was expected to bring rain, wind and heavy mountain snow, forecasters said.
Coffee drinkers get more steps but also less sleep, study finds
Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages worldwide, but the pendulum has swung back and forth about its benefits and drawbacks.
California looks to spend some Medicaid money on housing
Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed spending more than $100 million per year in the state's Medicaid program to pay for up to six months of housing for people who are or risk becoming homeless; are coming out of prison or foster care; or are at risk for hospitalization or emergency room visits.
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Kevin Nagle, Sacramento Republic FC owner, to buy Huddersfield Town A.F.C.
Sacramento Republic FC owner Kevin Nagle is set to buy an English Football League team.
First timers Miami, FAU, San Diego State join UConn in NCAA's Final Four
For the first time, no team is seeded better than No. 4
One Win Away: Kings beat Jazz 121-113, inching closer to playoff berth
Kevin Huerter scored a team-high 27 points and the Sacramento Kings beat the Utah Jazz 121-113 on Saturday night. Sacramento is now one win away from clinching a playoff spot and ending the longest postseason drought in NBA history.
Raider legend Tim Brown coaches local youth at 22nd Football Mentor Mini Camp
Raider legend and Hall of Famer Tim Brown was coaching kids not just in football, but the game of life.
Huerter scores 29 points, Kings beat Suns 135-127; Sacramento's magic number down to 2
The Sacramento Kings' magic number is down to 2 after Friday night's 135-127 win against the Phoenix Suns.
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Reparation payouts for Black Californians could top $800 billion
It could cost California more than $800 billion to compensate Black residents for generations of over-policing, disproportionate incarceration and housing discrimination.
Bill would require clawback of compensation from executives of failed banks
The legislation from a bipartisan group of senators would require regulators to claw back all or part of the compensation bank executives got in the five years leading up to a bank's failure.
Twitter restricts Marjorie Taylor Greene's account over Nashville post
Twitter was reacting to a post mentioning the Nashville school shooting, transgender people and "vengeance."
Starbucks' Howard Schultz to face lawmakers over alleged union-busting
Sen. Bernie Sanders wants to know why no Starbucks stores have a union contract while nonunionized stores get raises and perks.
Lawmakers move to crack down on veterinary sedative xylazine
A bipartisan group of senators and representatives introduced legislation that would classify xylazine as a Schedule III drug.
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FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan. Here's what it means.
The decision means Narcan can be available at convenience and grocery stores, but its price isn't clear.
Significant number of 911 calls firefighters receive don't involve fires
More than 80 percent of 911 calls are for medical aid, but "7 out of 10" patients taken to the ER don't actually need to be there. That's why a new project being launched in Elk Grove could be a game-changer, designed to break down the backlog while still saving lives.
FDA sketches out plan to bolster fragile US infant formula supply management
The FDA announced Tuesday its initial strategy to boost and strengthen the management of the country's supply of infant formula.
Lawmakers move to crack down on veterinary sedative xylazine
A bipartisan group of senators and representatives introduced legislation that would classify xylazine as a Schedule III drug.
Biden admin warns of $35 billion shortfall for health emergency stockpile
Officials say needs have grown to sustain a pipeline of medical products stockpiled for public health threats.
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Call Kurtis: Why won't AAA cover my tow?
Treacherous driving in a storm ended up taking a car off the road. But these viewers had AAA, so why didn't roadside assistance cover the tow?
Homes of the future are being built inside a climate lab
Research shows more than half of the energy we use at home comes from heating and air conditioning, but in the UK, engineers are busy building homes of the future inside a climate lab to help cut costs and save the environment.
Social media are buzzing about a possible comeback for Blockbuster Video
Blockbuster Video could be making a comeback, as it has reportedly restored its website and reactivated its Twitter account.
Sanders slams 'corporate greed' as Moderna CEO won't commit to lower Covid-19 vaccine cost
In the face of senators' criticism, Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel did not agree to lower the commercial cost of the company's Covid-19 vaccine in a hearing Wednesday on the vaccine's price.
California lawmakers to vote on possible gas price penalties
California lawmakers on Thursday will vote on whether to allow penalties on oil companies for price gouging at the pump, a first-in-the-country proposal aimed at stopping the kind of spikes last summer that caused some drivers pay up to $8 per gallon as the industry reaped super-sized profits.
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Should parents have the right to know about lead in school drinking water?
Should parents have the right to know if their child is exposed to lead in school drinking water? Many health advocates and parents say yes, but loopholes in existing California law may leave parents in the dark and kids at risk.
Lawmakers frustrated by lack of transparency from the California Department of Corrections, but vote down bill that would require more transparency
Democratic lawmakers voted down the bill, citing inmate privacy concerns, but voiced bipartisan frustration with secrecy and a lack of transparency from CDCR.
1 killed in Lincoln car crash with a tree
The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that happened on February 23 in the early morning.
Stockton Unified School District under investigation for possible fraud
A new audit finds evidence of possible fraud, including money mismanagement and illegal financial practices.
UPDATED $0 BAIL STUDY: Suspects released on $0 Bail had twice the felony rearrests, three times the violent crime rearrests
EXCLUSIVE: An updated Zero-Dollar Bail study out of the Yolo Co. DA's Office finds suspects who were released on $0 Bail were twice as likely to be rearrested for felonies and three times as likely to be rearrested for violent crimes compared to those who had to post bail.
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Call Kurtis: Why won't AAA cover my tow?
Treacherous driving in a storm ended up taking a car off the road. But these viewers had AAA, so why didn't roadside assistance cover the tow?
Call Kurtis: No internet? No problem
After the storms knocked out the internet for a Wilton viewer and she couldn't get it restored, she knew it was time to call Kurtis.
Call Kurtis Investigates: No phones at West Sacramento nursing home
A Manteca viewer asked us for help after, she says, the phone lines went down at her husband's nursing home in West Sacramento, and she wasn't able to reach him.
Call Kurtis: Need help with your taxes? Try the IRS taxpayer advocate service.
When the Internal Revenue Service came after a Sonora retiree who filed their taxes using the wrong form, he called on Kurtis Ming to investigate
Call Kurtis: Travelers using online system still waiting for their passports
"They shouldn't be doing a beta and using us."
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New report shows relationship between income, fire risk and fire damage
Researchers at Stanford and the University of North Carolina made surprising new findings on how economics affects neighborhoods damaged by fires.
The Fire Cats: Documentary highlights animal rescue groups that saved hundreds of pets in 2018 Camp Fire
A local cat rescue group that stepped up to save hundreds of cats from the catastrophic Camp Fire was profiled in an award-winning documentary.
$24M Settlement reached with PG&E over Dixie Fire, utility faces criminal charges in 2020 Zogg Fire
A $24 million settlement has been reached over the massive Dixie Fire with ten public entities agreeing to a deal with Pacific Gas and Electric to pay for some of the damage.
85% of California's rural land now in 'high' or 'very high' risk for wildfires, new analysis shows
The climate crisis is among the key factors in a new assessment that shows more than 85% of California's rural and unincorporated land is now in "high" or "very high" severity zones for wildfire danger, the state's Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) recently announced.
California's wildfire risk map updated after 15 years
California's office of the State Fire marshal released an updated fire hazard map showing which unincorporated parts of California are most at risk for fires and what future destruction could look like.
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90-year-old great-grandmother skydives on her birthday
One Arizona great-grandmother celebrated her birthday by jumping out of a plane.
The Glass Slipper: Local nonprofit aims to give girls in foster system chance to feel glamorous
With sparkly dresses and sky-high heels, The Glass Slipper is a nonprofit that is stepping in as a fairy godmother before prom. They're making sure girls who were in - or are in - the foster care system have a chance to feel glamorous.
Vacaville sheep named finalist in annual Cadbury Bunny Contest
A local sheep in Vacaville is now a top ten finalist for the annual Cadbury Bunny commercial.
Sacramento City Unified kicks off National School Breakfast week with food truck
Driving students to eat better, a food truck is delivering hot breakfasts to Sacramento schools.
Thousands descend on Land Park for 15th annual Donut Dash to benefit hospitalized children
It's a dash to raise some cash. Runners brought their competitive spirit —and their appetites — for the 15th annual Donut Dash. It's four miles, four donuts and all for a good cause.
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New species of beetle named after former California governor Jerry Brown
A former governor of California is leaving behind a new legacy, this time in the field of entomology.
A neighborhood in Butte County is being littered with antisemitic fliers
People in Chico are waking up to antisemitic fliers on their lawn, and there are at least three different versions of these fliers.
Wednesday morning weather forecast - Mar. 29, 2023
Find out what kind of weather we're expecting this week.
Morning headlines - 03/29/2023
The latest headlines from around the region this Wednesday morning.
A bill to reduce sugar and sodium in school meals throughout California will have its first Senate h
California students may soon be provided with school meal options that contain less added sugar and less salt, and also have access to meals on half days and summer breaks.