Interview: Sacramentan and Evanescence guitarist Tim McCord discusses this week’s Aftershock FestivalOctober 6, 2022 | Randol White | Megan ManataThe Aftershock festival is starting Thursday, and it’s estimated to bring in about $30 million in revenue for the city and region. Sacramentan Tim McCord shares how he joined Evanescence, one the festival's headliners this weekend.
Race and Equity90% of Black parents in the Sacramento region report uncertainty around child-care accessOctober 6, 2022 | Srishti PrabhaBlack respondents to Valley Vision’s new survey report feeling that they are not confident in their access or ability to pay for support for their children.
EnvironmentInterview: California’s ‘apocalyptic’ fuel prices likely could drop soon, Gas Buddy expert saysOctober 5, 2022 | Steve MilneLast week Governor Gavin Newsom announced California oil refineries could switch to selling the cheaper winter blend of gasoline earlier than usual. Prices are expected to decrease in the coming days.
Dual admission program will give community college students an early taste of life at UCOctober 5, 2022The University of California aims to ease the transition from community college to university with a new dual admission pilot program launching this spring.
EnvironmentHow can California workers transition to green energy jobs?October 5, 2022Green energy jobs in California will be crucial as the state transitions from fossil fuels. But experts say there’s a chicken and egg problem.
Stockton police say series of shootings across Northern California are linkedOctober 5, 2022 | Rich Ibarra | Claire MorganThe first shooting in the series happened more than a year ago when a 40-year-old man was shot and killed in Oakland. The most recent incident occurred on Sept. 27 in Stockton.
Race and EquityBlack residents in Sacramento are most concerned about region’s high cost of housing, new poll findsOctober 5, 2022 | Chris NicholsPolicy experts say the Black community has faced a housing crisis for generations. They say targeted investments in affordable housing and preventing NIMBYism are two ways to ease the crisis.
California removes hurdles to building teacher housingOctober 4, 2022Gov. Newsom signs bill aimed at allowing teachers to live where they teach
Stockton chooses alternative to PG&E as new city power distributorOctober 4, 2022 | Rich IbarraCouncil members unanimously passed a resolution to join East Bay Community Energy, which provides electricity to about two dozen cities and communities including Oakland, Livermore and Tracy.
ClassicalWhere are the Black musicians in the country's largest orchestras?October 4, 2022In 2014, a study found that only 1.4% of orchestra musicians were Black. In 2022, it's hard to know if that number is better or worse. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
