EnvironmentCalifornia bills seek more transparency on corporate greenhouse gas emissionsAugust 24, 2023 | Manola SecairaSupporters rallied at the Capitol on Wednesday to support the two senate bills.
Sacramento Kings announce 2023-24 season schedule. Here’s what to know.August 23, 2023 | Claire MorganThe Beam Team is facing high expectations after last season’s newfound success. Here’s what to know about new team members, the NBA’s first in-season tournament and 22 nationally televised games.
State GovernmentLegislation spurred by a ‘hot labor summer’ would let striking workers get unemploymentAugust 23, 2023 | Nicole NixonThe bill was amended late in the legislative session and would need fast-tracked approval in the Assembly and Senate before lawmakers’ September 15 deadline.
Arts and LifestyleYou can watch ‘Lady Bird,’ ‘American Graffiti’ (and yes, ‘Barbie’) for $4 this SundayAugust 23, 2023 | Chris HaganThe two classic films with ties to the Central Valley will be reissued for National Cinema Day on Sunday, Aug. 27, a promotional event put on by theater owners to lure people back to movie theaters following COVID-19 closures.
EducationBorrowers can now apply for new, income-based student loan repaymentAugust 22, 2023More than 20 million borrowers are eligible under the new repayment plan, and many will see lower payments.
‘You’ll keep coming back’: Sacramento’s Moonbelly Bakery celebrates 1 yearAugust 22, 2023 | Janelle SalangaThe East Sacramento bakery has quickly become a local favorite and community fixture with its pastry and sandwich offerings and family-friendly activities like live bluegrass and librarian storytelling.
Race and EquityAfter farmworker’s death in Fresno-area heat, UFW and Sen. Padilla say it’s time for stronger protections at workAugust 22, 2023U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla and the United Farm Workers union say a recent death in a tomatillo field was due to heat, but a coroner’s report doesn’t back that up.
Sacramento Mayor to host 3 ‘State of the City’ panel discussions in lieu of speechAugust 21, 2023 | Claire MorganThe panels will be focused on economic development and the music scene, homelessness and housing, and reaching environmental goals.
EnvironmentRemnants of Hurricane Hilary arriving in SacramentoAugust 21, 2023 | Steve Milne | Manola SecairaExperts say we might see some precipitation but the impacts won’t be severe. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleFirst study on Sacramento music economy finds city needs more performance venuesAugust 21, 2023 | Kristin LamThe study also found Sacramento’s music industry is more white and male than the region’s general population — at least based on the respondents.
