State GovernmentDavid DePape found guilty of federal charges in Paul Pelosi hammer attackNovember 16, 2023A federal jury found DePape guilty of attempting to kidnap former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and assaulting her husband with a hammer last year.
State GovernmentLawmaker puts hold on $2 million in state funds intended for CapRadio’s new downtown facilityNovember 16, 2023 | Chris NicholsAssembly member Kevin McCarty of Sacramento says he paused the funds after a September audit found numerous instances of financial mismanagement at CapRadio.
EducationCalifornia’s Black educators call on parents of color to get involved with school funding decisionsNovember 16, 2023 | Srishti PrabhaAfter a veto by Governor Gavin Newson, Black educators are asking parents of color to take a more direct approach by attending local funding meetings, known as LCAP. Here's what the program is and how parents can take part.
EnvironmentThe nation’s first commercial direct air capture facility has opened in TracyNovember 16, 2023 | Manola SecairaIt’s the first in the United States to capture carbon, permanently store it and sell carbon removal credits to customers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government‘Defiance for Science’: Historic California state scientist strike comes to Sacramento streetsNovember 15, 2023 | Janelle SalangaThe California state scientists’ union has launched a three-day strike — the first in the union’s 39 years — to pressure the state to come to the bargaining table with a contract that offers pay equity, retention pay and more.
I Street community 'freedge' temporarily shuts down after bevy of citationsNovember 15, 2023 | Janelle SalangaAs another community fridge leaves the Sacramento area, a look at the utility, history and legality of community fridges and their role in the local food access ecosystem.
Sacramento City Council puts business operations tax increase on March 2024 ballotNovember 15, 2023 | Kristin LamVoters will decide whether to approve changes to the tax, which hasn’t been adjusted for inflation since 1991.
Health CareWhat to do if you’re touched inappropriately at the doctorNovember 15, 2023 | Kate WolffeLast month, three women filed a lawsuit against a doctor and the Dixon clinic where he worked, saying he touched their bodies outside the scope of the care. Here are resources to help those in similar situations.
EducationSacramento State trade workers join one-day strike at California State University campusesNovember 14, 2023 | Chris HaganWorkers have accused the university system of unfair labor practices and negotiating in bad faith. CSU officials say the university system “remains committed to the collective bargaining process.”
EnvironmentWet weather returning to Sacramento region TuesdayNovember 13, 2023 | Steve Milne | Tony RodriguezNorthern California is expecting to see valley rainfall and mountain snow this week. Slick roads and commuting issues are possible in Sacramento.