Sacramento approves 24/7 homeless respite center. But some residents opposed it.July 27, 2022 | Kristin LamThe city’s respite and triage center near Arden-Arcade will be referral-only and have 24/7 security on-site, staff said.
Sacramento Republic FC continues 'David-Goliath story' in U.S. Open Cup semifinal matchJuly 27, 2022 | Vicki GonzalezThe Sacramento Republic FC soccer team will take-on MLS club Sporting Kansas City at home Wednesday for a chance to advance to the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup finals. The Republic had to beat two MLS teams to get to this point. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Cannabis tax will go to Sacramento County voters after all. What changed?July 27, 2022 | Kristin LamPutting a the tax on the November ballot is a step toward allowing dispensaries in unincorporated areas.
State GovernmentWant to vote on raising California’s minimum wage? Judge says not until 2024July 26, 2022A judge rules that a proposition to raise the California minimum wage to $18 an hour can’t go before voters until 2024.
Health CareReformulated COVID vaccine boosters may be available earlier than expectedJuly 26, 2022The Biden administration may scrap plans to let more younger adults get second COVID-19 boosters this summer. Instead, officials are trying to speed up availability of the next generation of boosters in the fall, NPR has learned. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Interview: Modesto Nuts Veronica Hernandez on what it means to be the first Latina general manager in Minor League BaseballJuly 26, 2022 | Vicki GonzalezVeronica Hernandez, Modesto Nuts’ newest general manager made history by being the first Latina woman elected to the position in Minor League Baseball. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentOak Fire smoke is hurting Sierra air quality, but Sacramento area could stay clearJuly 25, 2022 | Mike HagertyThe Reno-Sparks-Carson City area reported unhealthy air quality Monday, but the Sacramento area residents may be able to breathe relatively easy for now.
EnvironmentLow-cost electric car and bike share program coming to StocktonJuly 25, 2022 | Rich IbarraRenting a car would cost $4 an hour or $35 for the day. The program is paid for by a California Air Resources Board grant and could start later this year.
City of Davis giving away free gun locks, part of plan to curb accidental firearm deathsJuly 25, 2022 | Steve MilneThe City Council recently approved a new ordinance that will require gun owners to secure firearms with locking devices and store them in containers at home and in vehicles.
Sacramento unemployment rate ticks upward, but region has recovered 100% of jobs lost during pandemicJuly 25, 2022 | Mike HagertyUnemployment in all four counties in the region is below the pre-pandemic rate of 3.8%.
