State GovernmentArizona doctors can come to California to perform abortions under new law signed by Gov. NewsomMay 24, 2024Arizona doctors can temporarily come to California to perform abortions for their patients under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Sacramento RegionInclusivity at the forefront of Latino Center of Art and Culture’s inaugural Zine FestMay 23, 2024The event aimed to increase inclusivity and accessibility for underrepresented artists, particularly creators of color, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent and disabled artists.
Elk Grove native and NBA champion Bill Cartwright to be added to Sacramento Walk of StarsMay 23, 2024 | Chris Nichols | Chris HaganCartwright may be best known as the “man in the middle” for the Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls of the 1990s, but the 7-1 center was born in Lodi and attended Elk Grove High School, where he led the team to a Northern California title in 1975. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Housing and HomelessnessPlans change on Newsom’s tiny home promiseMay 23, 2024 | Kate WolffeLast year, Newsom said Sacramento would get 350 tiny homes in a matter of months. The city will likely get about half of what was promised, with a new tiny home village set to open in the fall. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionOakland strikes deal to sell its half of A's soon-to-be former coliseumMay 23, 2024The city of Oakland is selling its share of the Oakland Coliseum to a local Black development group for at least $105 million. The coliseum is home to the departing Oakland Athletics baseball team.
State GovernmentCalifornia Supreme Court appears hesitant to overrule voters on gig worker lawMay 22, 2024California Supreme Court justices appear poised to uphold Prop. 22, a voter-backed initiative passed in 2020.
State GovernmentNew cars in California could alert drivers for breaking the speed limitMay 22, 2024A bill before California lawmakers would require new cars sold in the state in coming years to beep a warning whenever drivers exceed the speed limit by at least 10 mph.
State GovernmentReparations proposals for Black Californians advance to state AssemblyMay 22, 2024The California Senate has passed a set of ambitious reparations proposals Tuesday which would create an agency to help families research their family lineage, create a fund for reparations programs and compensate Black families for seized property.
EnvironmentWildfire smoke is sticking around for longer in California, impacting lake ecosystemsMay 22, 2024 | Manola SecairaA new study from UC Davis found that the amount of time wildfire smoke lingers and the space it covers has increased dramatically since 2006. That can cool lake temperatures and impact how ecosystems function. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStanislaus County declares emergency over tomato pestMay 21, 2024 | Rich IbarraThe beet leafhopper transmits a disease called curly top virus as it feeds on a variety of crops, including melons, cucumbers and tomatoes. Emergency proclamations have been declared in several Central Valley counties. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
