Sacramento RegionSacramento wants to add more trees in under-covered areas. Here’s why, and how to get involvedMay 13, 2024Public comment is open on the city of Sacramento’s Urban Forest Plan, which proposes adding trees in the areas most in need of coverage. Representatives with the Sacramento Tree Foundation explain the steps needed to obtain “tree canopy equity.” Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EducationUC Davis pro-Palestinian encampment continues, demonstrators call for specific changes from chancellorMay 10, 2024 | Sally LongeneckerDozens of tents remain in the middle of the UC Davis quad, with demonstrators asking for the university to divest from companies working with Israel and ending academic programs taking place there.
Sacramento RegionTen years after club’s first game, Sacramento Republic FC still has the city’s heartMay 10, 2024 | Vicki GonzalezOver a decade since its first game, the “Indomitable Club” has become a powerhouse in the USL Championship league and loved by Sacramentans alike. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionCould the Sacramento Children’s Fund cover proposed city budget cuts to youth programs?May 9, 2024 | Kristin LamThe oversight commission for the Sacramento Children’s Fund plans to send the first five-year spending plan to the City Council for approval in July.
Housing and HomelessnessRock the Block tackles 20 projects in underserved Oak Park neighborhoodMay 9, 2024Over a dozen homes in Oak Park were repaired by 400 community volunteers during Habitat For Humanity of Greater Sacramento's seventh annual Rock the Block event last week.
EducationSacramento City Unified to start next 2 school years early to avoid nearly $40M state fineMay 8, 2024 | Srishti Prabha | Chris HaganSCUSD was fined $39.8 million for missing eight school days during the 2022 teachers strike. The state Board of Education granted a waiver after the district agreed to add 16 days over the next two years.
Sacramento RegionSacramento State changes investment policies, says pro-Palestinian demonstrators ‘will be ending’ encampmentMay 8, 2024 | Claire Morgan | Tony RodriguezA group of pro-Palestinian protesters have been camping in the Sac State quad since April 29 to protest the war in Gaza and to prevent the university from financially supporting organizations that do business with Israel.
State GovernmentNewsom wants California state employees back in the office. New ruling makes it harder to objectMay 8, 2024The Newsom administration wants state employees in the office at least twice a week. Many civil servants prefer working from home, and their unions are fighting to protect generous telework policies.
Sacramento RegionCity says Camp Resolution can continue operation, will hold off on terminating leaseMay 3, 2024 | Kristin LamIn a letter, Sacramento city officials said the self-governed homeless encampment could stay “if various conditions are met,” including limiting where people can live in their vehicles due to contaminated soil.
Sacramento RegionDon’t put your umbrellas away yet: Late spring storm brings rain, snow to Northern CaliforniaMay 3, 2024Sacramento could see a half to 1 inch of rain, while 4-8 inches of snow could fall at higher elevations in the Sierra Saturday. Forecasters expect dry weather to return by Sunday.
