Arts and LifestyleVerge evictions highlight need for more inclusive practices in Sacramento arts scene, artists of color sayApril 30, 2024 | Srishti PrabhaTwo artists of color were evicted from Verge Center for the Arts in March, sparking a public debate about the inclusivity of the region’s art scene. Many artists say it's symptomatic of broader trends outside of Verge.
EducationCal Poly Humboldt police arrest 31 people amid pro-Palestinian campus demonstrationApril 30, 2024 | Vicki GonzalezUniversity officials say protesters were arrested without incident after occupying two campus buildings and refusing to disperse. Protesters, in support of the people of Gaza, demand the university divest from companies doing business with Israel. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia's population grew in 2023, halting 3 years of declineApril 30, 2024The California Department of Finance released a population estimate on Tuesday showing the state gained just over 67,000 people in 2023 for a total population of more than 39.1 million. It's the first population increase since 2019.
Sacramento RegionOakland A’s fans protest move to Sacramento at River Cats gameApril 30, 2024 | Chris FeltsOakland Athletics fans have turned their attention to Sacramento Kings and River Cats owner Vivek Ranadivé, to protest his assistance in moving the A’s out of Oakland on their way to a possibly permanent home in Las Vegas. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAs climate change impacts food webs, California researchers want to help make seafood saferApril 30, 2024 | Manola SecairaWith the help of $7.35 million in funding, UC San Diego is establishing a research center focused on the connection between human health and ocean contaminants. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia is joining with a New Jersey company to buy a generic opioid overdose reversal drugApril 29, 2024Amneal Pharmaceuticals will sell naloxone to California for $24 per pack, or about 40% cheaper than the market rate. California will give away the packs for free to first responders, universities and community organizations.
Health CareAs health care gets more expensive, California looks to limit cost increasesApril 29, 2024 | Kate WolffeCalifornia formed the Office of Health Care Affordability in 2022, and Wednesday the board voted on a spending target that could begin to rein in costs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionSacramento has a new plan to grow the city’s tree canopy and wants your feedbackApril 29, 2024 | Kristin LamThe Sacramento Urban Forest Plan is designed to help the city reach its climate goal of carbon neutrality by 2045.
Health CareSutter Health psychiatric hospital staff strike for the second time in five monthsApril 26, 2024 | Kate WolffeWorkers conducted a three-day strike this week to call attention to ongoing contract negotiations with the health care giant. They allege some concerns about wages and unsafe staffing levels haven’t been addressed.
EducationRural counties far from universities struggle to recruit teachersApril 26, 2024Allowing community colleges to offer K-12 credentials could be a solution, UCLA report says
