Sacramento RegionWhy we don’t pronounce the ‘T’ in SacramentoJune 27, 2024 | Claire MorganCalifornians have been accused of dropping the “T” when pronouncing many words. But a linguist says this process is called flapping, and it’s a pretty common occurrence in American English.
State GovernmentWhat you need to know about the California budget dealJune 27, 2024Gov. Newsom and legislative leaders announce an agreement to bridge the state budget deficit by dipping into reserves and reducing some spending.
Housing and HomelessnessMobile shower program offers hope, dignity for Sacramento’s unhoused communityJune 27, 2024 | Chris NicholsSeven days a week, Air Force veteran Mark Lytal operates a free mobile shower program for Sacramento’s unhoused community. It provides showers, meals, donated clothes and survival gear. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
CapRadio Insight Host Vicki Gonzalez shares cancer treatment updateJune 26, 2024 | Vicki GonzalezThe Insight host took a leave of absence earlier this month following a breast cancer diagnosis.
Health CareCalifornia’s $25 health care hourly wage relies on federal boost, state worker exemptionJune 26, 2024The minimum wage hike for more than 400,000 health workers, which will be phased in over several years, was to start June 1, but will now begin no earlier than Oct. 15 and no later than Jan. 1 under a budget deal announced June 22.
State GovernmentHow election conspiracy theories tore apart Shasta CountyJune 26, 2024While elections may be the outrage du jour, officials and longtime residents in Shasta and beyond are concerned the damage to civic life will be permanent.
EnvironmentRebuilding Paradise: Nonprofit's $500 'defensible space' grants help cut residents' insurance costsJune 25, 2024Households in Paradise are confronting an insurability crisis as companies raise premiums and discontinue policies in California. But a local foundation is trying to help those families find ways to qualify for and afford private insurance again.
Sacramento RegionSacramento Ethics Commission dismisses complaint over Gaza cease-fire resolution decisions June 25, 2024 | Kristin LamThe Sacramento Ethics Commission didn’t direct the independent evaluator to further investigate the complaint against Mayor Darrell Steinberg.
EnvironmentImproved weather helps firefighters battling wildfire near rural community in Butte CountyJune 25, 2024Improved weather is helping firefighters battling a rural northern California wildfire threatening the community of Palermo, which is near where the state’s deadliest wildfire struck six years ago.
State GovernmentGavin Newsom warns that dark forces are threatening CaliforniaJune 25, 2024The governor posts a pre-recorded State of the State speech online and fulfills his duty by sending a text of his remarks to the Legislature.