EnvironmentAre auroras coming back?May 31, 2024The same solar region that brought an outburst of night-time beauty in early May is coming back around. But things have changed, a space weather expert tells NPR.
State GovernmentNewsom criticized for proposal to eliminate health benefit for some disabled immigrants in CaliforniaMay 31, 2024California's Medicaid program includes a benefit that pays for caregivers to come to the homes of disabled people and care for them. Newsom is proposing to eliminate this benefit for adults who are living in the country without legal permission.
Sacramento RegionSacramento Southside Park pool repairs to begin, but opening date yet to be announcedMay 31, 2024 | Kristin LamConstruction on Southside Park Pool, which has been closed since summer 2022, is set to begin in June. The City of Sacramento aims to reopen it this summer.
Housing and HomelessnessCourting landlords with vouchers: guaranteed incentives for willingness to rent to homelessMay 31, 2024Several Sacramento housing organizations are doing outreach to find landlords who will accept a voucher program assisting homeless and low-income families secure housing in the private rental market.
Self-governed Sacramento homeless camp secures land use extension, but city has yet to decide on leaseMay 30, 2024 | Kristin LamCamp Resolution says it will remain open after the Central Valley Water Board extended a land use variance that was.
Former President Trump is found guilty in historic New York criminal caseMay 30, 2024Former President Donald Trump has been found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records to influence the outcome of the 2016 election, a historic verdict as Trump campaigns again for the White House.
State GovernmentNewsom unveils plan that would hasten insurance-rate reviews — and increasesMay 30, 2024A proposal to fix California’s insurance crisis would require the insurance department to process requests from insurers more quickly. But that could end with a lot of rate increases for consumers.
EnvironmentForecasters predict another sweltering summer. Are we ready?May 30, 2024Scientists say 2024 will likely bring another hotter-than-normal summer and, with it, the potential for more climate-driven disasters.
EnvironmentFirst hot stretch of the year hits Sacramento, with more expectedMay 29, 2024 | Kate WolffeTemperatures in the Sacramento region could hit the mid to upper 90s this week, which the National Weather Service classifies as moderate heat risk. Another round could be coming late next week.
Sacramento RegionSacramento City Council puts library tax measure on November 2024 ballot May 29, 2024 | Kristin LamThe proposed measure would combine two existing library parcel taxes into a single tax with no expiration date. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.