Sacramento RegionSacramento seeks feedback to make city streets safer for walkers, bikersJuly 30, 2024 | Kristin LamThe Streets for People Active Transportation Plan will aim to help the city reach its climate goal of walking and biking accounting for 12% of trips by 2045.
EnvironmentCalifornia's newest state park is like a time machineJuly 25, 2024California's newest state park just opened this summer — and a visit is like stepping into a time machine as its creators reimagine what a state park can be.
Sacramento RegionSacramento Police plan to ask for approval of annual military equipment reportJuly 24, 2024 | Kristin LamThe report shows the Sacramento Police Department used military equipment against Black people in 52% of incidents between May 2023 and April 2024.
Health CareAdmissions for hot pavement burns are increasing at UC Davis Medical CenterJuly 23, 2024 | Kate WolffeThis year is rivaling 2023 for the number of injuries related to hot pavement treated at the Regional Burn Center. The center’s chief of burn surgery says two groups are most at-risk: Those with diabetes and those who use substances.
Sacramento RegionHow does the Sacramento County Grand Jury work? Here’s what you need to know.July 23, 2024 | Kristin LamThe Sacramento County Grand Jury investigates local public agencies and officials and gives recommendations.
Sacramento RegionThe Backyard music venue opens at Cal Expo with all-day festivalJuly 19, 2024The aptly-named venue, with a capacity of a cozy 3,000, is located at Cal Expo behind the Rock & Brews Restaurant.
Housing and HomelessnessSelf-governed Sacramento homeless encampment rallies against inspectionJuly 19, 2024 | Kristin LamCity of Sacramento officials said the inspection was scheduled to ensure the safety of Camp Resolution residents and compliance with the lease.
EnvironmentSacramento temperature blanket 2024: June, July see record-breaking stretch of heatJuly 18, 2024 | Manola SecairaThe National Weather Service in Sacramento said the period from June 23 to July 12 was the all-time hottest 20-day stretch recorded in downtown Sacramento.
Sacramento Region‘Incarceration is incompatible with healthcare’: Some Sacramento residents ask for alternatives to a jail annexJuly 17, 2024 | Kate WolffeDuring a meeting Tuesday night, formerly incarcerated people and decarceration advocates aired their grievances with consultants hired by the county, and urged the group to consider whether an Intake & Health Services facility is needed.
Sacramento RegionSacramento community advocates prepare listening sessions on racial equity resolutionJuly 17, 2024 | Kristin LamAdvocates say the resolution will cover the history of racism in Sacramento as well as strategies for the city to achieve racial equity.
