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Sacramento has long been a hub for immigrants, and the city is one of the state’s most diverse. In many ways, immigrants and people of color have shaped the Sacramento that we live in today. But at the same time, these communities also tend to be areas of disinvestment and ones that are often on the frontlines of gentrification. They’re often overlooked by not just government, but also media.
As CapRadio’s Race and Equity reporter, Sarah focused on reporting on racial inequity in Sacramento and the way in which policy unequally impacts historically underserved communities.
November 4, 2022
The study, done by the UC Davis Violence Prevention Research Program showed that Republicans who felt the 2020 election was “stolen” were also more likely to say that “having a strong leader was more important than having a democracy.”
October 28, 2022
Latino voters tend to skew younger, but also turn out in lower numbers, especially in non-presidential election years.
October 20, 2022
Experts say Latino political representation tends to reflect only a fraction of the diversity of the state’s Latino communities.
July 18, 2022
Inflation is causing workers to leave the area, disproportionately impacting the region’s Latino communities.
July 6, 2022
After the resignation of a vice principal at West Campus High School citing racism and sexual harassment, experts worry this is part of a larger trend.
June 27, 2022
The victory was announced on Saturday after Cooper's opponent, current Undersheriff Jim Barnes, conceded the race. Cooper wants to focus on issues around homelessness and violence within unhoused communities when he takes office.
June 17, 2022
California State Parks unanimously voted to change the name of Negro Bar, a day-use area at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, to Black Miner’s Bar. The name change is temporary while the board conducts more research into the history of the area.
June 16, 2022
This year’s Juneteenth will be honored throughout the long weekend in many ways across the city.
June 8, 2022
Assistant Chief Deputy Attorney Thien Ho has a strong lead over prosecutor Alana Mathews in Sacramento County’s race for District Attorney.
June 7, 2022
Voters around the Sacramento region dropped off ballots or voted in-person Tuesday, getting their choices in for California's primary election. Here's what some said as they cast their votes.
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