EnvironmentCalifornia Measure Aims To Protect Almost A Third of State’s Land And Oceans, Increase Access For People Of ColorJuly 23, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroA state bill that sets a goal to protect 30% of land and oceans by 2030 is one of very few environmental bills to survive the pandemic. Supporters say the proposal will benefit communities of color that haven’t had as much access to open spaces.
Black Lives Matter Sacramento Plans Vigil After Police Fatally Shoot Man At Apartment ComplexJuly 23, 2020 | Scott RoddSacramento police shot and killed a man at a student apartment complex near Sacramento State on Tuesday. Police have not released the man’s name, but Black Lives Matter Sacramento identified him as 22-year-old Jeremy Southern.
Taking Down Its 'Own Monuments,' Sierra Club Assesses The Racism Of John MuirJuly 23, 2020Citing anti-racism protests, the group said it was re-examining the legacy of its founder and the racist views he espoused. The Sierra Club also noted early members included prominent eugenicists.
Stockton Delta Faces Resurfacing Of Algal BloomJuly 22, 2020 | Rich IbarraThe Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board issued a warning after testing samples around Stockton waterways.
Should Sacramento Residents Have More Say Over The City’s Spending? A Look At ‘Participatory Budgeting.’July 22, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanAs Sacramento’s Measure U advisory committee asks for more citizen say in how it spends its sales tax revenue, we look at how other cities take on “participatory budgeting.”
California Extends A Controversial Mask Contract — But Gets A Better Deal This TimeJuly 22, 2020 | Nicole NixonAs the pandemic wears on, Gov. Gavin Newsom is looking to build up the state’s stockpile of protective gear — and hopes it will cost less than before.
CapRadio ReadsDevi Laskar - The Atlas of Reds and BluesJuly 22, 2020Devi Laskar’s debut novel, “The Atlas of Reds and Blues,” is an account of systemic racism told through a series of random memories and observations. They are the final thoughts of a woman of color who is shot in her driveway in suburban Atlanta. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Coronavirus: The Bay Area Seniors Who Are Left Behind By A Telehealth Tech DivideJuly 21, 2020Without internet access, getting health care is harder than ever.
Parents Sue Over California’s School ClosuresJuly 21, 2020 | Nicole NixonThe lawsuit argues parents and children are being denied their right to a “basic minimum education” under the California Constitution because of COVID-era distance learning.
How Much Did Protests Contribute To LA’s COVID-19 Surge? The Data Is Still Sparse.July 21, 2020 | Chris NicholsMedical experts say it’s likely the protests contributed somewhat, but say transmission in Los Angeles was already on the upswing before the demonstrations started.
