The Senate confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme CourtApril 7, 2022The vote on the historic nomination was 53 to 47, with three Republicans voting with Democrats. When sworn in this summer, Brown will be the first Black woman on the Supreme Court.
Health CareSacramento Mayor Steinberg, lawmakers call for $3 billion for victims, behavioral health treatment following mass shootingApril 6, 2022 | Nicole NixonFollowing Sunday’s mass shooting in downtown Sacramento which left six dead, Mayor Darrell Steinberg joined criminal justice reform advocates in calling for increased funding for behavioral health services, victim support and reentry programs.
Melinda Davis, a colorful spirit and unhoused resident, killed in Sacramento mass shootingApril 6, 2022 | Chris NicholsDavis, 57, was among six people shot and killed early Sunday in downtown Sacramento. Homeless advocates say her death highlights the traumas unhoused residents are exposed to on city streets.
Ballot measure that would outlaw homeless encampments, force Sacramento to build shelters headed to votersApril 6, 2022 | Chris NicholsProponents of a similar, but more stringent ballot measure say they will withdraw their proposal now that the city council approved the compromise ordinance on Wednesday.
EnvironmentReport to California Legislature: Prepare for sweeping effects of climate changeApril 5, 2022From housing and health to transportation and education, the Legislative Analyst’s Office provides a litany of sobering climate change impacts for California legislators to address as they enact policies and set budgets.
Without SAT, ACT, what’s next for Cal State admissions?April 5, 2022Cal State joined the University of California in ending its use of an admissions test for freshmen. Now the system is creating a new set of eligibility criteria, the first change since 1965.
At separate vigils in downtown Sacramento, community members mourn victims of mass shootingApril 4, 2022 | Manola SecairaAs some community members gathered at the corner of K and 10th streets to honor those killed, dozens of others — mostly news media, city officials and city staffers, with some community members — gathered for a separate vigil.
Interview: Former Sacramento Police Chief Daniel Hahn on downtown mass shootingApril 4, 2022 | Mike HagertyFormer Sacramento Police Chief Daniel Hahn said he isn't surprised authorities have been slow to release details from Sunday's mass shooting. He hopes the long-term reaction to the shooting will avoid problems he's seen in the past. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Resources available for families of victims and the Sacramento community after downtown mass shootingApril 4, 2022 | Scott Rodd | Janelle SalangaResources are available for the families of those killed or injured, as well as people in the community affected by this weekend's mass shooting in downtown Sacramento.
State GovernmentHere’s what we know so far about Gov. Newsom’s CARE Court proposalApril 4, 2022 | Chris NicholsSupporters say the plan could help fix California’s broken behavioral health system, while opponents say compelling treatment violates civil rights and won’t work.
