Interview: Here are some Sacramento-based intervention services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assaultMarch 7, 2022 | Vicki Gonzalez | Tiffany LewLast week, a Sacramento man shot and killed himself, his children and a chaperone at a church despite having a restraining order against him. WEAVE, a provider of crisis intervention services, explains how this could have happened. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Geography, politics key factors in whether California districts will still require maskingMarch 6, 2022Most school districts plan to follow the state’s recommendation and “strongly recommend” masks after March 12, although they will not require them.
State GovernmentCalifornia unemployment debt: How to dig out of a $20 billion hole?March 6, 2022California has almost $20 billion of debt from the surge in unemployment claims during the pandemic, more than any other state.
UC Berkeley enrollment capped, but few students turned away by state Supreme Court decisionMarch 5, 2022The California Supreme Court agreed with a lower court’s order that UC Berkeley cap its enrollment. New statements from the university say it will be able to enroll almost all of the students it planned for the coming academic year.
State GovernmentHow long are Californians waiting for rent relief?March 5, 2022A new study says that California has sent rent relief to only 16% of applicants, who are waiting months. The state disputes the analysis, but according to its figures, only 41% of applicants have been paid.
How Ukrainian Churches in Sacramento are leading the war responseMarch 4, 2022 | Pauline BartoloneUkrainian Christians in the Sacramento area, many of whom came to California as refugees themselves, have been mobilizing to help Ukrainians under siege in their homeland. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Taking stock of a growing crisis: Sacramento conducts first homeless count since 2019March 4, 2022 | Chris NicholsThe final count will be released in a report this spring and will help determine federal funding for the Sacramento region’s homeless shelters, housing and services. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCaltrans reopens Highway 50 after blowing up a cabin-sized boulderMarch 4, 2022 | Megan ManataThe highway is back open in both directions after crews blew up the boulder that fell on Highway 50 near Echo Summit, but a forecasted snowstorm may still slow traffic.
State GovernmentNewsom proposes plan to compel people with severe mental illness into treatmentMarch 3, 2022 | Nicole NixonThe program, called “CARE Court,” is meant to address the worsening homelessness crisis, but members of Newsom’s administration say it would also be open to sheltered people who need treatment.
State GovernmentCalifornia Highway Patrol lags local police, other states in officer body camsMarch 3, 2022The CHP, one of California’s largest police agencies, does not provide body cameras for 97% of its officers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
