State Workers Return to Boost Downtown | Sacramento News

Sacramento News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

Governor Gavin Newsom’s push to bring state workers back to Sacramento offices four days a week is sparking debate—while some employees complain about overcrowded spaces and lost hiring gains from telework, downtown businesses are cautiously hopeful. With 16% of the region’s workforce being state employees, their return could revive struggling local economies, especially restaurants facing years of decline. Despite a grim ratio of four closures for every one opening, safety patrols and renewed promotion are underway as business owners like Hesham Hussain see the mandate as a lifeline for…