Sacramento Region1 down, 2 to go: Trifecta of storms to hit Sacramento this weekendFebruary 15, 2024 | Manola Secaira | Claire MorganThese storms likely won’t bring winds as strong as what the region saw earlier this month, but heavy rain might cause some ponds to form in roadways or minor flooding. We’ll also likely see more snow in the mountains, which could impact travel.
Sacramento RegionYoung teens and adults lead Florin Road litter abatement effortsFebruary 15, 2024 | Tony RodriguezYoung adults spearhead Florin Road cleanup efforts, part of broader South Sacramento revitalization. Led by the Florin Road Beautification Project, they address litter four times weekly, promoting empathy and community pride.
Sacramento RegionSacramento mayor says city made mistake in Measure C process; county says it won’t investigateFebruary 14, 2024 | Kristin LamThe city of Sacramento is facing criticism over Measure C, which would increase the business operations tax if voters pass it in the March primary election.
Sacramento RegionSacramento chef Billy Ngo of Kru semifinalist for prestigious James Beard AwardFebruary 14, 2024 | Vicki GonzalezBuu “Billy” Ngo, a co-owner and chef at Kru Contemporary Japanese Cuisine, is in the running for Best California Chef. He’s the only chef competing who represents Sacramento. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionA picture worth a thousand comments: Sacramento’s artists speak out against new Wide Open Walls projectFebruary 14, 2024Community members rally against ‘superficial stereotypes’ in mural project
Health CareThe CDC may be reconsidering its COVID isolation guidanceFebruary 14, 2024The current guidance advises five days of isolation. Unnamed health officials have indicated that this guidance may soon go away, a move that troubles public health experts.
EducationGet to know your child’s classroom during Sacramento City Unified's Black Parent Involvement DayFebruary 14, 2024 | Srishti PrabhaThe Sacramento City Unified School District, in partnership with the Black Parallel School Board, is hosting its seventh annual Black Parent Involvement Day on Tuesday, Feb. 20.
State GovernmentRound two: Garvey, Lee, Porter and Schiff clash at Senate debateFebruary 13, 2024The four top candidates discuss crime, housing, the Gaza war and more in the second televised debate for California’s U.S. Senate seat.
State GovernmentNo Party Preference Voters in California didn’t automatically get a choice for the presidential primary. Here’s how they can.February 12, 2024 | Nicole NixonNPP voters can request a crossover ballot to vote for presidential candidates of certain political parties.
State GovernmentFeds leave California on the hook for $300 million in COVID homeless spendingFebruary 12, 2024When Gov. Gavin Newsom launched his landmark effort to shelter homeless residents in hotels during COVID, the state and local governments were relying on FEMA to foot much of the bill. Now, they’re on the hook for $300 million.
