Sacramento RegionNevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe poised to purchase over 200 acres of its land backMarch 29, 2024 | Manola SecairaLate last year, tribal leadership began discussions with Woolman, a nonprofit that owns a 232-acre parcel in the Sierra Foothills. The Tribe is hoping to fundraise $1.5 million to purchase that parcel by mid-May.
Sacramento RegionFinancial backer says CapRadio should merge with Sacramento’s PBS affiliate KVIEMarch 28, 2024 | Chris NicholsThe Capital Public Radio Endowment Board says a merger with KVIE would spur growth and a sustainable future for the NPR affiliate following months of financial instability, including layoffs last year and continued staff attrition.
EducationIndigenous parents, students form Native American Parent Advisory Council at Folsom-Cordova Unified School DistrictMarch 28, 2024 | Srishti PrabhaEarlier this year, 20 students and parents formed the council with a goal of advocating for Indigenous curriculum in schools, spaces on campus for powwows, comprehensive data collection about native students and more.
EnvironmentChevron owns this Northern California city's news site. Many stories aren't toldMarch 28, 2024Chevron operates a major refinery in Richmond, Calif. It also owns the city's dominant news site, putting its own spin on events, and runs similar sites in Texas and Ecuador.
State GovernmentIs California headed for another tax revolt?March 28, 2024 | Nicole NixonIt’s an eternal struggle in California: Businesses want to cut taxes while governments say doing so would decimate services. Three competing measures headed for the November ballot could drastically change California’s tax landscape. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFormer state Controller Betty Yee announces campaign for California governorMarch 27, 2024California's former Controller Betty Yee says she will run for governor in 2026. She announced her candidacy Wednesday and will compete against a strong field of Democrats.
Health CareSupreme Court seems doubtful of challenge to abortion pillMarch 27, 2024At issue in the case is more than abortion rights. It's the entire structure of the FDA's regulatory power to approve drugs and continually evaluate their safety.
EnvironmentYou might spot a mountain lion in California, but attacks like the one that killed a man are rareMarch 27, 2024A mountain lion killed a man and seriously wounded his brother last weekend in El Dorado County. But such attacks on humans are rare.
State GovernmentCalifornia jails are holding thousands fewer people, but far more are dying in themMarch 27, 2024Gov. Gavin Newsom pledged to address a rise in jail deaths early in his administration. Since then, fentanyl overdoses and suicides have death rates at historic highs.
Sacramento RegionSacramento appoints interim District 2 City Council member to fill Sean Loloee vacancyMarch 26, 2024 | Kristin LamShoun Thao, executive director of Hmong Youth and Parents United, will serve as the District 2 City Council member until early December.
