EnvironmentComposting starts soon in Sacramento County. Here’s what you need to know.June 29, 2022 | Manola SecairaA law aimed at decreasing food waste and greenhouse gas emissions in California is coming into play in Sacramento County. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Mayor Steinberg, north Sacramento leaders request independent investigation into council member’s residencyJune 28, 2022 | Kris Hooks | Kristin LamThe letters follow reports that Council member Sean Loloee has lived in a million-dollar home in Granite Bay since he was sworn into office, instead of in District 2, a largely impoverished area he was elected to represent in 2020.
Sacramento’s homeless population spikes 67% to nearly 9,300 since 2019June 28, 2022 | Chris NicholsThe results from the 2022 Homeless Point-In-Time Count represent the county’s highest homeless population estimate on record.
California voters could add right to an abortion to the state constitution this NovemberJune 27, 2022 | Nicole NixonThe legislation is part of a package of bills to expand access to abortion as California leaders brand it as a “reproductive freedom state.”
Assembly member Jim Cooper will be Sacramento County's next sheriffJune 27, 2022 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe victory was announced on Saturday after Cooper's opponent, current Undersheriff Jim Barnes, conceded the race. Cooper wants to focus on issues around homelessness and violence within unhoused communities when he takes office.
Health CareInterview: Infectious outbreaks may lead to discrimination. Here’s why we should avoid that.June 27, 2022 | Megan Manata | Vicki GonzalezSince the onset of the monkeypox outbreak, the WHO has focused on LGBTQ+ groups since the first few infections that cropped up appeared at gay-themed events in Europe. This could cause discrimination against a marginalized group. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia tax relief: What’s in the dealJune 26, 2022After weeks of talks, Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders announce a tax relief plan that includes refunds of as much as $1,050. It is part of a $300 billion budget deal announced Sunday night.
With Roe v. Wade overturned, will California’s universities become safe havens for out-of-state students?June 26, 2022UC and CSU double down on offering comprehensive reproductive health education
Live updates: Officials plan their next moves after the fall of Roe v. WadeJune 26, 2022Protests continued this weekend at the Supreme Court and across the country after Friday's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The reverberations are being felt in Congress and state capitals.
California’s next cannabis battle may be coming to a city near youJune 26, 2022Some California cannabis companies are going directly to voters to get around local officials opposed to dispensaries. The epicenter for the effort is in Manhattan Beach and three nearby cities in Southern California.
