Arts and LifestyleVerge evictions highlight need for more inclusive practices in Sacramento arts scene, artists of color sayTwo artists of color were evicted from Verge Center for the Arts in March, sparking a public debate about the inclusivity of the region’s art scene. Many artists say it's symptomatic of broader trends outside of Verge.
State GovernmentApril 25, 2024Millions of Californians weigh options after losing an affordable internet subsidyA federal affordable internet subsidy is going away and 3 million Californians must decide whether to end access largely considered a human right.
State GovernmentApril 25, 2024Colleagues remember Delaine Eastin, the only woman to be elected California state superintendentDuring her two terms, from 1995 to 2003, Eastin successfully pushed for lower class sizes in elementary schools, new academic standards and the installation of school gardens.
EnvironmentApril 25, 2024130 million Americans routinely breathe unhealthy air, report findsClimate change is making it harder to meet clean air goals, says the 25th annual State of the Air report from the American Lung Association.
Health CareApril 24, 2024Kate WolffeGov. Gavin Newsom wants to let Arizona doctors provide abortions in CaliforniaCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers are announcing legislation Wednesday aimed at helping Arizonans access abortions after the Arizona Supreme Court allowed a near total-ban to move forward.
EducationApril 24, 2024Will less homework stress make California students happier?A bill from a member of the Legislature’s happiness committee would require schools to come up with homework policies that consider the mental and physical strain on students.
EnvironmentApril 24, 2024California’s newest state park will open near Modesto in JuneThe park sits at the confluence of the Tuolumne and San Joaquin rivers. It’s the first new state park in California in a decade, and will provide closer recreation options for Central Valley residents. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentApril 23, 2024Claire MorganJudge drops all charges against man arrested in connection with Caldor FireTravis Shane Smith was arrested in 2021 and charged with reckless arson and possession of a machine gun. In January, a judge ruled there was “not sufficient evidence” to take the arson charge to trial, and another dropped the gun charge this week.
Housing and HomelessnessApril 23, 2024Supreme Court weighs upending homeless protectionsThe U.S. Supreme Court on Monday heard oral arguments in a case that could give cities in California and beyond greater authority to crack down on homeless encampments.
EnvironmentApril 23, 2024Startups want to cool Earth by reflecting sunlight. There are few rules and big risksIn a parking lot and on San Francisco Bay, NPR witnesses two different tests for solar geoengineering to tackle climate change. With much science unsettled, experts say regulations aren't keeping up.
State GovernmentApril 22, 2024Judge rejects changing the name of California’s trans youth ballot measureSupporters of a California trans youth ballot measure wanted to change the name assigned by the attorney general, but a judge said no.
