ClassicalStephen Sondheim, the Broadway legend, has died at 91November 26, 2021The celebrated composer-songwriter died on Friday. He had won several Tonys and Grammys, as well as an Oscar and Pulitzer, for musicals including West Side Story and Company.
EnvironmentThe butterflies are back! Annual migration of monarchs shows highest numbers in yearsNovember 26, 2021The annual winter monarch butterfly migration, which has seen steep declines in recent years, seems to be making a comeback. Biologists are encouraged and confused by the trend.
State GovernmentA 50% coupon for one tool? Gardeners call California’s subsidy inadequateNovember 26, 2021California will ban most new gas-powered lawn equipment starting in 2024, but landscapers and gardeners warn the transition will cost them money and jobs.
Health CareInterview: How to navigate COVID-19 etiquette during the holidaysNovember 24, 2021 | Megan Manata | Vicki GonzalezWith pandemic-related restrictions loosened in most of the country, this holiday could heighten emotions as people decide whether to meet in person again or not. Here’s a guide to get through that. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
3 white men are found guilty of murder in the killing of Ahmaud ArberyNovember 24, 2021Travis McMichael; his father, Greg; and their neighbor William "Roddie" Bryan all faced nine criminal counts in Georgia state court, including felony murder, aggravated assault and false imprisonment.
Health CareAnother COVID holiday: Is California in a better place this year?November 23, 2021The answer is no in many parts of California. Eighteen counties, mostly rural ones, have more hospitalized COVID-19 patients today than a year ago.
ClassicalIn 'Eurydice,' Matthew Aucoin and Sarah Ruhl recast opera's foundational mythNovember 23, 2021Composer, conductor and MacArthur "genius" Mathew Aucoin just debuted his opera, 'Eurydice,' at the Met. The new work reinterprets an ancient, archetypal myth from the perspective of its namesake.
Rethinking the holidays: Sacramento urban farmers look beyond ‘food as charity’November 23, 2021 | Manola SecairaIn the world of food banks, efforts in the colder months double up to accommodate food drives during the holidays. But those holidays aren’t the main focus for all Sacramentans.
Annual Thanksgiving meal provides sense of belonging for homeless Sacramento residentsNovember 23, 2021 | Chris NicholsThe homeless services center has provided the holiday meal annually for nearly four decades.
Supply chain woes trigger shortages of critical medical devicesNovember 22, 2021Eying the offshore traffic jams at ports and supply chain problems, California hospitals report delays and shortages in medical supplies. Some patients are forced to reuse medical tubes.