EnvironmentEvacuation orders expand in response to El Dorado County's Crozier FireAugust 8, 2024 | Chris Felts | Claire MorganCal Fire says the Crozier Fire, which started early Wednesday, has burned 706 acres and is 5% contained.
Sacramento RegionHow Women’s Wisdom Art on Del Paso Boulevard empowers marginalized communities through creative expressionAugust 7, 2024Located on Del Paso Boulevard, the nonprofit WWA provides free workshops on poetry, resumes and artist statements for original pieces. WWA also offers workshops on quilling art paper, painting on glass, glass bead mobiles, acrylics, crochet, mosaics,
Sacramento RegionSalvation Army plans to restart bill assistance program for households near Aggie Square projectAugust 7, 2024 | Kristin LamThe City of Sacramento and UC Davis committed to funding anti-displacement programs in the Aggie Square Community Benefits Partnership agreement.
State GovernmentPelosi warns in her new book that political threats and violence 'must stop'August 6, 2024The escalating political rhetoric and violence in America serves as the opening and closing message of Pelosi’s new book, “The Art of Power, My Story as America’s First Woman Speaker of the House.”
State GovernmentMore taxpayers are leaving California than coming. Experts say that hasn’t yet impacted the state’s budget — but it couldAugust 6, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiTaxpayers are moving out of California faster than they’re being replaced. The trend started in the pandemic, and continued into 2022.
EducationCalifornia’s two biggest school districts botched AI deals. Here are lessons from their mistakes.August 6, 2024Educators can learn caution from AI mistakes in Los Angeles and San Diego. But they also face pressure to adopt the technology quickly.
Oakland A's to sell stake in Coliseum to local Black development groupAugust 6, 2024The Oakland Athletics has reached a tentative agreement to sell its half of the Coliseum to a private Black development group for $125 million.
Sacramento Region‘Absolutely unacceptable’: Forensic examination finds misuse of funds, possible conflicts of interest and $700,000 in mysterious reimbursements at CapRadioAugust 5, 2024 | Vicki Gonzalez | Claire MorganA summary of the highly anticipated report, released Monday, answers questions that have dogged the financially troubled station for a year. A criminal investigation by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office is expected to follow.
EducationCal State board anticipates a ‘painful year’ as campuses cut costsAugust 5, 2024“Presidents, we understand that you’re going to have to make some hard decisions and, within your campus communities and your general communities, you’re going to be criticized,” board Chair Jack B. Clarke said.
Health CareA soil fungus that can kill is on the rise in California: What to know about Valley feverAugust 5, 2024About 80 Californians die every year after contracting Valley fever, a fungal disease that typically affects the lungs. A recent outbreak was traced to a music festival in Kern County.
