Health CareCalifornia coronavirus updates: Counties with universities saw population increases after students returned from pandemic closuresMarch 31, 2023After some of the nation’s most populous counties experienced significant population declines in 2021, overall patterns of population growth and decline are moving towards pre-pandemic rates according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2022 estimates.
JazzWomen in Music: Casey LipkaMarch 31, 2023 | Jennifer Reason | Avery JeffryCapRadio Classical and Jazz is celebrating Women in Music all month long. Jennifer Reason spoke with vocalist, bassist and composer Casey Lipka about showing up for yourself and others, and how she expresses that through her music. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Trans Day of Visibility celebrations come to the Sacramento region this weekendMarch 30, 2023 | Janelle SalangaIn the face of pushback to their existence, trans people in the Sacramento region continue to carve out spaces for joy and community to celebrate themselves and to share stories.
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand juryMarch 30, 2023Donald Trump has been indicted by a New York grand jury for his role in paying hush money to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, multiple sources close to the former president confirmed to NPR.
‘Super disappointed’: Lawmakers want UC to enroll more Californians soonerMarch 30, 2023Enrollment is down at the University of California and the Cal State, which has frustrated lawmakers who gave both systems more money to increase their number of students.
Mid Pacific | Episode 1‘Be Water, My Friend’March 30, 2023What does being Asian and American mean to us? Short answer? It’s complicated. You’ll hear a wide range of perspectives on the term “Asian American” and learn the history of the term, as well as how Bruce Lee influenced the name of this podcast. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAs floods endanger the San Joaquin Valley, Newsom cuts funding for floodplainsMarch 29, 2023The governor eliminated $40 million for restoring floodplains, halting projects that help protect vulnerable, disadvantaged communities like Stockton. San Joaquin Valley legislators are pushing back.
LIGHT THE BEAM: The Sacramento Kings are going to the NBA playoffsMarch 29, 2023 | Nick Miller | Claire MorganThe Beam Team has ended the longest active postseason drought of any major professional sports team in the nation.
California districts vary enormously in reading achievement, report findsMarch 29, 2023Results suggest how schools teach reading matters more than a student's family income or English proficiency.
State GovernmentBill to extend time to investigate scams against older Californians advancesMarch 28, 2023The new bill proposes to extend the current time to investigate scams from 30 days before and after an incident to 90 days, both before and after the alleged illegal activity.
