California is starting a reproductive health corps to increase abortion access across the stateDecember 15, 2023 | Kate WolffeForty percent of counties in California don’t have abortion providers. A new ‘reproductive health service corps’ aims to change that as need for the procedure continues to increase in the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Housing and HomelessnessSacramento County to open second tiny home village for unhoused residents in South SacramentoDecember 14, 2023 | Chris NicholsThe county’s temporary shelter will provide unhoused residents with private cabin-sized homes along with meals, laundry, security, health and case management services.
State GovernmentWildfire risks will continue to drive up rates for California homeowners, insurance commissioner saysDecember 14, 2023 | Nicole Nixon“Will Californians see increased insurance costs in the future? The only realistic answer is yes,” California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara told state lawmakers this week.
How New Helvetia’s employees plan to save Sacramento breweryDecember 14, 2023New Helvetia Brewing Company announced a transformational shift from a traditional brewery model to a community and employee-owned cooperative. For a $300 lifetime membership fee, individuals become "member-owners" who vote on major decisions.
EnvironmentYour guide to Wednesday's Geminid meteor showerDecember 13, 2023One of the best and most reliable meteor showers of the year peaks Wednesday night and Thursday morning. And with the moon only a sliver full, viewing conditions should be close to ideal.
California aims to cultivate a diverse next generation of farmers through USDA fundingDecember 13, 2023 | Vicki Gonzalez | Tony RodriguezThe USDA has invested $28 million to support new farmer education programs nationwide, including $500,000 for California Bountiful Foundation's agricultural mentoring and education programs for veterans and socially disadvantaged individuals. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentA year after California’s composting mandate, local officials still focusing on education over enforcementDecember 13, 2023 | Manola SecairaIn 2024, California municipalities will have the option to fine residents who aren’t complying with the mandate. But for Sacramento-region officials, the priority has been educating residents and boosting participation in the mandatory program.
Sacramento City Manager Howard Chan gets sixth raise in 7 yearsDecember 13, 2023 | Kristin LamSacramento City Manager Howard Chan’s base salary will increase by 5% to about $420,000 a year retroactive to February 2023, despite forecasted city budget issues.
EducationFaculty, staff urge California colleges to make backup plans in case DACA endsDecember 13, 2023Hundreds of faculty and staff at California colleges and universities are DACA recipients.
Getting car insurance gets harder: California drivers face delays, higher ratesDecember 12, 2023Californians have said they experienced added difficulty over the past year in getting car insurance. Insurer rates have gone up more than usual.
