Gov. Newsom’s Return-to-Office Order | Tesla Drivers Take Political Stance | EV Sales Stall in CA | Oak Park’s ‘Fix-It Cafe’

Gov. Newsom orders state workers to return to the office nearly full time. Also, Tesla drivers are taking a political stance. Plus, electric vehicle sales stall in California. Finally, Oak Park’s “Fix-It Cafe.”

Gov. Newsom’s Return-to-Office Order Working from home has become normalized since the pandemic. But this type of flexibility is in for some changes. Gov. Newsom issued an executive order, requiring state workers to return to the office four days a week starting this summer. CapRadio Politics Reporter Megan Myscofski explains the motivation behind this shift away from remote work, as well as the pushback this executive order is receiving.

Tesla Drivers Take Political Stance Politically speaking, blue parts of the country are hotspots for electric vehicles. And Tesla, owned by Elon Musk, leads the pack in popularity. But some drivers disapprove of Musk’s involvement with the Trump Administration. And they are expressing it on the road. CapRadio Politics Reporter Laura Fitzgerald shares conversations with liberal Tesla drivers who are now sporting anti-Musk bumper stickers. 

EV Sales Stall in CA About a quarter of all new vehicles registered in California in 2024 were zero emission, which is about the same percentage when compared to the year prior. The flat sales follow several years of rapid growth, but are still far below the state’s 35% target. CalMatters Climate Reporter Alejandro Lazo talks about why EV sales in the state have stalled, and what that means for its goal to phase out gas-powered cars by 2035.

CalMatters is a nonprofit newsroom that partners with public radio stations across the state.

Oak Park’s ‘Fix-It Cafe’ Spaces where people from a community can work together and have a good time are vital to the Sacramento-region. The Oak Park Fix-it Cafe is one of those places. Open to the public every Second Saturday of the month, including this weekend, the Oak Park Fix-it Cafe allows people to come together to repair and maintain bikes, clothes and electrical items. Rosalee Hagstrom is a co-founder of the Oak Park Fix-It Cafe and Chad Orcutt is the Executive Director & Janitor of the Shop Class Learning Center. They explain how the cafe started and what folks can expect if they visit.