Sacramento RegionMike Brown hopes the Kings can climb the NBA mountainSeptember 30, 2024As he mapped out plans for training camp, Kings coach Mike Brown settled on a theme: mountain climbing. The Kings have made strides up the NBA mountain since Brown was hired in 2022, ending the longest playoff drought in league history.
State GovernmentCalifornia moves to discourage legacy admissions in private collegesSeptember 30, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiGovernor Gavin Newsom signed a bill to threaten state funding to private schools like Stanford and USC if they continue with legacy admissions.
State GovernmentGovernor Newsom acts on controversial health billsSeptember 30, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiNewsom signed one to make fertility treatment more accessible, and vetoed another that could have done the same for the treatment of menopause symptoms.
JazzJazz great Bria Skonberg embraces the music she loves on her newest albumSeptember 30, 2024 | Gary G. VercelliA regular performer in Sacramento, trumpet player Bria Skonberg celebrates New Orleans with her new album, “What It Means.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Housing and HomelessnessGavin Newsom has not solved California’s housing crisis. Three lessons for Kamala HarrisSeptember 30, 2024Kamala Harris pledges to build 3 million affordable homes and apartments in her first term as president, but Gov. Newsom has fallen short on a similar campaign promise in California. What lessons can she learn?
State GovernmentCalifornia Gov. Newsom vetoes AI safety bill that divided Silicon ValleySeptember 30, 2024The measure, known as SB 1047, was one of the nation’s most far-reaching regulations on the booming AI industry. It would have held AI companies legally liable for harms caused by AI and enabled a "kill switch" if systems went rogue.
JazzNPR Tiny Desk Winner Philharmonik to play at historic jazz clubSeptember 30, 2024 | Avery JeffrySacramento’s own Christian Gates makes his debut at the Blue Note jazz club in New York City. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionSacramento’s mayoral candidates to speak at bilingual forum MondaySeptember 27, 2024 | Chris Nichols | Claire MorganThis isn’t the first time Epidemiologist Dr. Flojaune Cofer and Assembly member Kevin McCarty will share a stage — and it won’t be the last. The candidates will appear in at least three upcoming events.
State GovernmentNew law requires California schools to teach about historical mistreatment of Native AmericansSeptember 27, 2024California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law requiring public schools to teach about the historical mistreatment of Native Americans during the Spanish colonization and gold rush periods.
State GovernmentGavin Newsom is vetoing 1 of every 5 bills. Here’s whySeptember 27, 2024The governor blocks a sizable chunk of bills passed by the Legislature. He cites a few common reasons why they shouldn’t become law in California.
