State GovernmentIs California headed for another tax revolt?March 28, 2024 | Nicole NixonIt’s an eternal struggle in California: Businesses want to cut taxes while governments say doing so would decimate services. Three competing measures headed for the November ballot could drastically change California’s tax landscape.
State GovernmentFormer state Controller Betty Yee announces campaign for California governorMarch 27, 2024California's former Controller Betty Yee says she will run for governor in 2026. She announced her candidacy Wednesday and will compete against a strong field of Democrats.
Health CareSupreme Court seems doubtful of challenge to abortion pillMarch 27, 2024At issue in the case is more than abortion rights. It's the entire structure of the FDA's regulatory power to approve drugs and continually evaluate their safety.
EnvironmentYou might spot a mountain lion in California, but attacks like the one that killed a man are rareMarch 27, 2024A mountain lion killed a man and seriously wounded his brother last weekend in El Dorado County. But such attacks on humans are rare.
State GovernmentCalifornia jails are holding thousands fewer people, but far more are dying in themMarch 27, 2024Gov. Gavin Newsom pledged to address a rise in jail deaths early in his administration. Since then, fentanyl overdoses and suicides have death rates at historic highs.
Sacramento RegionSacramento appoints interim District 2 City Council member to fill Sean Loloee vacancyMarch 26, 2024 | Kristin LamShoun Thao, executive director of Hmong Youth and Parents United, will serve as the District 2 City Council member until early December.
Sacramento RegionSacramento mayoral race: Pan, Hansen concede; Cofer, McCarty proceed to November runoffMarch 26, 2024 | Kristin LamThe county elections office is close to finalizing the results of the race for Sacramento mayor. Dr. Flo Cofer and Kevin McCarty will likely face off in November.
State GovernmentWho is Nicole Shanahan, the California philanthropist picked by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his running mate?March 26, 2024Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has picked a California lawyer and philanthropist who’s never held elected office to be his running mate in his independent bid for president.
Sacramento RegionHere’s what we know about Sacramento 2024 primary election resultsMarch 26, 2024 | Kristin Lam | Claire MorganCapRadio will provide updates on preliminary results for Sacramento 2024 primary elections here.
ClassicalWomen in Music: Carrie HennesseyMarch 26, 2024 | Jennifer ReasonJennifer Reason continues the celebration of Women’s History Month with a local opera star who is using her talents and experience in the industry to pioneer creative therapy for others. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionSacramento Gaza cease-fire resolution leaves rifts within Jewish, Muslim communitiesMarch 26, 2024 | Kristin LamJewish and Muslim Sacramento community members shared reflections on the City Council’s cease-fire resolution and the process of passing it.
EnvironmentOn April 8, Californians can view a partial solar eclipseMarch 26, 2024 | Manola SecairaAt no point is it safe to look directly at the sun during a partial eclipse. However, with glasses made for viewing solar eclipses or telescopes fitted with the right equipment, Californians can still witness the April 8 event.
EnvironmentOn eclipse day, hundreds of students will send up balloons for scienceMarch 26, 2024The NASA-backed Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project puts students in charge of a bold scientific endeavor to study the April 8 total solar eclipse.
Sacramento RegionPassing the torch: Three Sacramento arts organizations navigate leadership transitionsMarch 25, 2024Three Sacramento arts organizations — Sacramento Ballet, Celebration Arts and B Street Theatre — have experienced a changing of the guard in the last few years. For the latter two, that leadership transition marked the departure of a founder.
Health CareWhat's at stake in the Supreme Court mifepristone caseMarch 25, 2024The case could affect not just abortion access but oversight of the drug industry and the authority of federal agencies. The court hears arguments Tuesday.
Sacramento RegionWhat a dispute over keffiyehs at a Sacramento museum says about politics in the officeMarch 25, 2024 | Kate WolffeAn Instagram post about the incident garnered widespread attention. We asked experts for their perspective on the situation.
State GovernmentCalifornia wants to protect indoor workers from heat. That goal is now in limboMarch 25, 2024The state was on the cusp of making new rules to protect people who work in places like warehouses from dangerous heat. A last-minute shake-up leaves workers wondering if they'll be safe come summer.
Sacramento RegionFormer Sacramento City Council member Sean Loloee faces new tax fraud, money laundering chargesMarch 22, 2024Former Sacramento City Councilmember Sean Loloee faces a new 58-count indictment, including charges of tax fraud and money laundering.
Health CareCalifornia offers health insurance for as little as $10 a month. Some pay more in tax penaltiesMarch 21, 2024California is one of four states that levies a tax penalty on uninsured households. Many people paying the fines are eligible for heavily subsidized health insurance through Covered California.
State GovernmentCalifornia voters pass proposition requiring counties to spend on programs to tackle homelessnessMarch 20, 2024California voters have approved a measure that Gov. Gavin Newson says he needs to tackle the state’s homelessness crisis.
BusinessSam Bankman-Fried is about to get sentenced for his FTX crimes. Here's what to knowMarch 28, 2024Prosecutors are asking for 40 to 50 years, citing the severity of Bankman-Fried's crimes. Lawyers of the disgraced former head of FTX are asking for far less.
ClimateWhy a town on the front line of America's energy transition isn't letting go of coalMarch 28, 2024Kemmerer, Wyo., is on the front line of America's energy transition, with its coal plant slated to close and a nuclear plant in the works. But some think the rush to quit fossil fuels is impractical.
Middle East crisis — explained'Struggle, struggle, struggle.' What new and expecting mothers are facing in Gaza March 28, 2024Women who are pregnant or who have recently given birth in Gaza face serious challenges amid daily airstrikes, continued ground fighting, high rates of disease and a growing lack of food and water.
NationalFor Baltimore-area residents, bridge collapse means longer commutes and uncertain prospectsMarch 28, 2024The Key Bridge collapse is upending life for countless people in the Chesapeake region. Residents say it's not just infrastructure — it's their identity as people who live close to the water.
Interview highlights'Worry' is a disturbing and honest picture of what it's like to be in your 20sMarch 28, 2024Alexandra Tanner's debut novel, Worry, centers two sisters in their 20s struggling with the love, anxieties and truths that they hold about each other.
BusinessSome foreign-made cars might be delayed as auto companies figure out port deliveriesMarch 28, 2024The deadly Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse blocked off much of Baltimore's harbor, which handles more cars and trucks than any other U.S. port. Companies have some options to keep imports coming.
NationalIn Florida, there's détente in the battle between Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis March 28, 2024Disney and a board appointed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have settled lawsuits over who controls development in the 40-square-mile district that's home to its Orlando theme parks.
InvestigationsCalifornia judge recommends disbarment of pro-Trump attorney John EastmanMarch 27, 2024A California judge found that attorney John Eastman committed "exceptionally serious ethical violations" in his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election and recommended disbarment.