Arts and LifestyleGreta Gerwig breaks box office record for female directors with ‘Barbie’July 24, 2023With $162 million in ticket sales from North American theaters, “Barbie” broke the first weekend record for a film directed by a woman.
EducationCommunity college transfer numbers are a key benchmark of success, but they remain far below the state’s own goalJuly 24, 2023Transfer to a four-year institution is a benchmark for success among community colleges, but the numbers are low and disparities across the system persist, especially between colleges in rural areas and those in wealthy suburbs.
EducationStudent loan payments restart this fall — here’s what to know, paths to loan forgivenessJuly 24, 2023 | Janelle SalangaClose to 4 million Californians with student debt will resume payments for student loans starting in October. Here’s what you need to know about repayment options, your rights as a borrower and what’s ahead.
EducationWhen California educators return to their rural hometowns, the result can be ‘brain gain’July 23, 2023Californians who return to their rural hometowns and get involved in public education find satisfaction in reconnecting with their roots.
EnvironmentDelivery drivers want protection against heat. But it's an uphill battleJuly 23, 2023As heat waves hit the U.S., delivery drivers are especially vulnerable to rising temperatures. Workers at some of the biggest delivery companies are pushing for more protection against extreme heat.
State GovernmentCalifornians are smoking less: Why that’s a problem for these early childhood servicesJuly 23, 2023A new ban on flavored tobacco products is accelerating a decline in nicotine tax revenue that funds California’s early childhood services. Some programs are already making cuts.
Are major changes coming to your electric bill? 5 things to knowJuly 22, 2023California’s electric rates are among the highest in the country. Three big power companies propose charging fixed rates based on income, saying low-income customers will save money. Critics doubt it’ll work.
EnvironmentEl Niño will likely continue into early 2024, driving even more hot weatherJuly 22, 2023El Niño is warming up the water in the Pacific Ocean. That extra heat affects the whole planet, and has helped drive record-breaking hot weather.
Folsom Public Library ends fines, the last in Sacramento County to do soJuly 21, 2023 | Steve MilneThe Folsom City Council voted July 11 to end the practice. Libraries across the country, including all now in Sacramento and Yolo counties, have stopped collecting fines for overdue materials in recent years.
Highway 50 construction: What’s left and how long it could takeJuly 21, 2023 | Chris Hagan | Vicki GonzalezThe Fix50 project has been going on for two and a half years, creating a lot of confusion for Sacramento drivers. Caltrans says the $470 million project — which will add new carpool lanes, off-ramps and sound walls — is expected to end in late 2024. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
