Candidates for Sacramento mayor answer questions ahead of March 2024 electionOctober 17, 2023 | Kristin LamSee how Sacramento mayoral candidates responded to questions on issues ranging from homelessness to music to the city government structure.
EnvironmentSacramento City Unified commits to carbon neutrality by 2045October 17, 2023 | Manola SecairaExperts say the largest source of emissions in school districts come from building infrastructure. The district’s goal lines up with a statewide carbon neutrality goal for the same year.
Arts and LifestyleAssistant coach Alyssa Nakken interviews for Giants manager positionOctober 16, 2023The Sacramento State alumna became the first woman to coach on the field in a major league baseball game when she worked first base for San Francisco in April 2022.
EnvironmentWhat is the exceptional events rule? The loophole letting US regulators wipe air pollution from the recordOctober 16, 2023First pushed through by the Republican senator and climate denier Jim Inhofe, the rule has become a ‘regulatory escape hatch’ for states that want to meet federal air-quality standards.
EnvironmentRevealed: how a little-known pollution rule keeps the air dirty for millions of AmericansOctober 16, 2023Major investigation shows local governments are increasingly exploiting a loophole in the Clean Air Act, leaving more than 21 million Americans with air that’s dirtier than they realize.
After 5 years, Bulosan Center at UC Davis enters new chapter outside universityOctober 16, 2023 | Janelle SalangaThe Sacramento-area center made UC and Filipino American history — now its founder has a new, more expansive vision for its coming days.
Arts and LifestyleHow to see Saturday morning’s ‘ring of fire’ eclipse in SacramentoOctober 13, 2023 | Mike HagertyThe "ring of fire" effect happens when the moon, which appears smaller in the sky because it's further away from us this time of year, passes directly in front of the sun.
Sunday Sessions at The Torch Club celebrates Sacramento’s artist communityOctober 13, 2023 | Chris CampbellThe open mic-style series, created by Jacob Swedlow of the band LabRats, has helped create a space for Sacramento artists and musicians to find community and launch new ideas. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Here’s how Sacramento advocacy groups rally people to give public commentsOctober 13, 2023 | Kristin LamOrganizers say rallying people to give public comment helps share personal testimonies with decision-makers and build movements.
EnvironmentSan Joaquin Valley growers may face probation for failing to protect groundwaterOctober 13, 2023Hundreds of wells in Tulare Lake aquifer are at risk of going dry. Today’s recommendation is the first time that state officials have moved to crack down on local plans that fail to stop excessive groundwater pumping.
