Sacramento RegionHere’s why gas prices are jumping in SacramentoApril 12, 2024 | Steve Milne | Vicki GonzalezThe price at the pump has ballooned in Sacramento and throughout the state as stations switch to the cleaner but more expensive summer blend, but also as global oil costs increase, according to AAA’s John Treanor. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia is equipping some college students with NarcanApril 11, 2024 | Kate WolffeA Sacramento official says the California Campus Opioid Safety Act, which went into effect last year, will help “normalize Narcan” in the community. The county coroner documented 385 fentanyl-related deaths last year.
Sacramento RegionSacramento City Council discusses vacant Meadowview site 2 years after paying $12.3 million for itApril 10, 2024 | Kristin LamBack during his 2022 State of the City Address, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg said the city could break ground on a sports facility in 2024. But the site remains undeveloped.
Sacramento RegionServing the future at the Sacramento Youth CenterApril 4, 2024The center is a space for youth to get support, build community and discover who they are and what they want to achieve in life. It seeks to bring opportunities to youth in North Sacramento and its surrounding neighborhoods.
Sacramento RegionSnow showers could impact Sierra travel conditions heading into weekendApril 4, 2024 | Sally LongeneckerA Winter Weather Advisory is in effect through Friday for much of the Sierra Nevada region, with forecasters warning of travel that could be “very difficult with slick roads and chain controls leading to delays.”
Sacramento RegionOakland A’s to play 3 seasons in West Sacramento starting in 2025April 4, 2024 | Chris HaganThe team, which is in the process of moving to Las Vegas, will play at the Sacramento River Cats’ Sutter Health Park.
Health CareAttacks on emergency room workers prompt debate over tougher penaltiesApril 3, 2024In California, assaulting paramedics or other emergency medical workers in the field carries stiffer fines and jail time than assaulting emergency room staffers. State lawmakers are considering a measure that would standardize the penalties.