Sacramento RegionSacramento mayoral candidate profile: Epidemiologist Dr. Flojaune CoferFebruary 29, 2024 | Chris NicholsCofer is the only woman running among the major candidates for Sacramento mayor. She’s also the youngest at 41. Unlike her three main opponents, she’s not accepting corporate money and has never held elected office. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionSacramento mayoral candidate profile: Former state Senator Dr. Richard PanFebruary 28, 2024 | Chris NicholsPan said there’s no shortage of ideas for how to solve Sacramento’s homelessness crisis. Instead, he argues there’s a lack of follow through. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionSacramento mayoral candidate profile: Assembly member Kevin McCartyFebruary 27, 2024 | Chris NicholsMcCarty served on the Sacramento City Council from 2004 until he was elected to the state Assembly in 2014. He said finding housing for the hundreds who camp along the American River Parkway would be among his top priorities as mayor. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Housing and HomelessnessHow far can cities go to clear homeless camps? The U.S. Supreme Court will decideFebruary 20, 2024Lower courts have said it's unconstitutional to punish people for sleeping outside if no shelter is available. Cities say these rulings have paralyzed their efforts to manage growing tent encampments.
State GovernmentFeds leave California on the hook for $300 million in COVID homeless spendingFebruary 12, 2024When Gov. Gavin Newsom launched his landmark effort to shelter homeless residents in hotels during COVID, the state and local governments were relying on FEMA to foot much of the bill. Now, they’re on the hook for $300 million.
