Sacramento RegionSacramento prepares ordinance encouraging multi-unit housing throughout cityAugust 14, 2024 | Kristin LamThe Missing Middle Housing Interim Ordinance aims to encourage building small apartment buildings in areas previously limited to single-family homes.
State GovernmentAdvocates say California falls short on addiction treatment for young peopleAugust 14, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiLawmakers heard testimony this week from experts and officials who say the state is falling short on providing adequate services to young people struggling with addiction.
State GovernmentNew California bill would demand equitable hiring practices in infrastructure projects to support disadvantaged communitiesAugust 13, 2024 | Gerardo ZavalaSenate Bill 1340 would require equitable hiring compliance for the $180 billion in federal dollars coming to the state to fund green infrastructure projects over the next decade.
Housing and HomelessnessOfficials and residents celebrate full occupancy of Cornerstone affordable housing developmentAugust 13, 2024The first-ever partnership between Mutual Housing California and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento resulted in Cornerstone’s unique approach to filling a once formerly empty parcel combining rental housing and homeownership into one project.
State GovernmentTen California crime bills are awaiting Governor Gavin Newsom’s approvalAugust 13, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiThe package includes a bill that would create stronger penalties for retail theft and another that would make it a crime to forcibly enter a vehicle, even if it’s unlocked.
Arts and LifestyleCostco says it's going to start cracking down on membership sharingAugust 13, 2024The retail giant says shoppers will soon have to start scanning their membership cards at the entrances to Costco warehouses rather than just presenting them to a store employee.
State GovernmentRepublicans target Kamala Harris’ ‘California-ness.’ Do swing-state voters care?August 12, 2024The vice president must defend her California roots and record against attacks by the Trump campaign. Voters and politicians in the swing states of Michigan and Arizona say that may not be the deciding factor.
State GovernmentSeveral housing bills are still in play in the California LegislatureAugust 12, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiLawmakers have a few more weeks to move bills that aim to address the state’s housing crisis to the Governor’s desk.
Housing and HomelessnessSacramento County judge denies request to prevent closure of Camp Resolution August 9, 2024 | Kristin LamA judge ruled Camp Resolution residents don’t face immediate harm when the lease for the city-owned property ends.
EnvironmentSmokey Bear turns 80 this year. Did he help prevent forest fires?August 9, 2024The longest-running U.S. public service ad turns 80 today. We're taking a look back at Smokey Bear's origin and the evolution of his message.
