Sacramento RegionPro-Palestine encampment at Sac State permitted to stay through May 8, university saysMay 2, 2024 | Claire Morgan | Tony Rodriguez | Chris HaganThe group is led by Students for Justice in Palestine at Sac State, and demonstrators are asking for the university to divest from companies that do business with Israel.
Sacramento RegionCity of Sacramento releases budget plan to close deficit with cuts, fee increasesMay 2, 2024 | Kristin LamTo close the $66 million deficit, City Manager Howard Chan is proposing increasing parking and sports field fees, as well as cutting funding for some services.
EnvironmentPresident Biden announces expansion of Berryessa Snow Mountain National MonumentMay 2, 2024 | Manola SecairaEnvironmental advocates and tribes have rallied to include Molok Luyuk to the monument since 2015.
State GovernmentCalifornians are protecting themselves from wildfire. Why is there still an insurance crisis?May 2, 2024Lawmakers want mitigation measures to be tracked, updated and accounted for to help insurance availability and affordability.
EducationViolence erupts at UCLA as protests over Israel's war in Gaza escalate across the U.S.May 1, 2024Members of pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups in Los Angeles clashed, with reports of fireworks and pepper spray use. Elsewhere, universities are tearing down encampments and arresting students.
Sacramento RegionCamp Resolution closure negotiations continue with land proposal, threat to sueMay 1, 2024 | Kristin LamSacramento's mayor and a city council member proposed giving the North Sacramento lot to an affordable housing developer that can agree to build there.
Here’s what to do if you find a fawn alone in Northern California (don’t worry, it’s probably OK)May 1, 2024 | Jen Picard | Vicki GonzalezWe’re approaching the time of year when Dave Cook’s phone is ringing “off the hook.” Cook rescues fawns for Sierra Wildlife Rescue in El Dorado County. He says most of the time, a fawn that appears abandoned actually has a mom nearby. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Housing and HomelessnessHealth fair for unhoused Sacramentans offers direct link to health, housing servicesMay 1, 2024 | Chris NicholsThe event offered everything from free STI screenings to blood pressure checks and vaccinations. It also provided health services for pets of unhoused Sacramentans.
Arts and LifestyleVerge evictions highlight need for more inclusive practices in Sacramento arts scene, artists of color sayApril 30, 2024 | Srishti PrabhaTwo 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.
EducationCal Poly Humboldt police arrest 31 people amid pro-Palestine campus demonstrationApril 30, 2024 | Vicki GonzalezUniversity officials say protesters were arrested without incident after occupying two campus buildings and refusing to disperse. Protesters, in support of the people of Gaza, demand the university divest from companies doing business with Israel. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia's population grew in 2023, halting 3 years of declineApril 30, 2024The California Department of Finance released a population estimate on Tuesday showing the state gained just over 67,000 people in 2023 for a total population of more than 39.1 million. It's the first population increase since 2019.
Sacramento RegionOakland A’s fans protest move to Sacramento at River Cats gameApril 30, 2024 | Chris FeltsOakland Athletics fans have turned their attention to Sacramento Kings and River Cats owner Vivek Ranadivé, to protest his assistance in moving the A’s out of Oakland on their way to a possibly permanent home in Las Vegas. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAs climate change impacts food webs, California researchers want to help make seafood saferApril 30, 2024 | Manola SecairaWith the help of $7.35 million in funding, UC San Diego is establishing a research center focused on the connection between human health and ocean contaminants. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia is joining with a New Jersey company to buy a generic opioid overdose reversal drugApril 29, 2024Amneal Pharmaceuticals will sell naloxone to California for $24 per pack, or about 40% cheaper than the market rate. California will give away the packs for free to first responders, universities and community organizations.
Health CareAs health care gets more expensive, California looks to limit cost increasesApril 29, 2024 | Kate WolffeCalifornia formed the Office of Health Care Affordability in 2022, and Wednesday the board voted on a spending target that could begin to rein in costs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Despite Pandemic, Large Sports Bar Plans To Open In Sacramento’s Downtown Commons This FallFebruary 27, 2021It marks a sign of optimism for downtown Sacramento after a year of pandemic-related challenges. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: New Industrial Development Coming Soon To North NatomasFebruary 12, 2021As the coronavirus pandemic has kept people indoors, many have turned to shopping online as a way to stay safe. According to the Sacramento Business Journal, the industrial sector is booming in Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Sears Is Closing In Arden Fair Mall. What’s Next? It’s Still UnclearFebruary 5, 2021In their announcement, Arden Fair representatives said they've known this day was coming for more than five years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: The Future Of Office Space In Sacramento In A Post-Coronavirus WorldJanuary 29, 2021Sacramento’s market for office space has declined for the first year in nearly a decade as the coronavirus pandemic has radically changed the way people work. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Some Sacramento-Area Restaurants Are Surviving The PandemicJanuary 22, 2021With the shifting coronavirus restrictions in California, many local restaurants have had to make the hard decision to close over the past year. But some have survived due to support from the community. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.