For student parents, graduating in the midst of a pandemic means beating the oddsJune 22, 2022More than half of parenting college students drop out before attaining a degree. For these families, graduating during a pandemic was a special victory.
California’s white households get bigger property tax breaks than Black, Latino homeowners under Prop 13, study saysJune 22, 2022While homeownership remains a challenge for people of color in California, those who do achieve it don’t equitably reap the benefits, a new report argues, because of the state’s landmark law limiting property tax increases.
EnvironmentTunnel vision: What’s next for the governor’s plan to replumb the Delta?June 22, 2022It’s no quick fix. The scaled-down tunnel — which would bypass the Delta and funnel more water south — still has to clear a gauntlet of reviews, would cost at least $16 billion and could take 20 years.
Arts and LifestyleStacey Vanek Smith: 'Machiavelli for Women'June 22, 2022 | Donna ApidoneAuthor Stacey Vanek Smith says "The Prince" is worth exploring for its underlying guidelines. CapRadio Host Donna Apidone spoke with Vanek her about how those ideas can help women feel more agency in their work lives. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareLong COVID patients struggle as medical community learns more about the conditionJune 22, 2022 | Janelle SalangaWith a growing cohort of patients experiencing persistent symptoms of COVID-19 weeks after initial infection, many say the condition impairs their capacity to participate in activities they used to enjoy.
After racist videos circulate at a Roseville high school, parents call for honest conversation about the N-wordJune 21, 2022 | Janelle SalangaOakmont has been the site of other racist incidents, including one treated as a hate crime. The district says it’s attempting to encourage parent participation to prevent further incidents.
EnvironmentHow idle oil wells leaked explosive levels of methane in BakersfieldJune 21, 2022 | Manola SecairaThere are about 35,000 idle oil wells in California. State leaders and activists are in the midst of deciding their future.
Sacramento County wants to ban homeless encampments near more public spacesJune 21, 2022 | Chris NicholsA federal court ruling prevents agencies from clearing encampments on public property unless they can offer shelter as an alternative. But there are exceptions.
Sacramento region hit with another heat wave this week, cooling centers to openJune 21, 2022 | Chris Nichols | Kris Hooks | Megan ManataPeople in the Sacramento region will be facing a heat wave this week with temperatures as high as 104 degrees during the day and overnight lows of 70 degrees. Cities and counties throughout the region are opening cooling centers.
EnvironmentCal Fire fumbles key responsibilities to prevent catastrophic wildfires despite historic budgetJune 21, 2022 | Scott RoddA months-long investigation from The California Newsroom examined Cal Fire’s efforts to prevent catastrophic wildfires, ahead of what could be another devastating fire season.
