State GovernmentCalifornia to receive 10% of federal fund to curb hate crimesNovember 15, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiFEMA is sending a new round of funding to safeguard mostly faith-based nonprofits against hate crimes.
Health Care'Historic' drop in U.S. overdose deaths accelerates as fentanyl crisis easesNovember 15, 2024A new CDC report shows at least 16,000 lives were saved over a 12-month period. Experts say the U.S. is experiencing the biggest drop in fatal overdoses seen since the opioid crisis began in the 90s.
This Central Valley program helps Californians get six-figure jobsNovember 15, 2024ValleyBuild is a workforce development program that helps applicants into apprenticeships for construction trades.
Sacramento RegionA look back at Mayor Darrell Steinberg’s contributions to Sacramento’s arts and creative economyNovember 14, 2024Since Steinberg’s first election bid, Sacramento’s artistic landscape, amid a 14.2% increase in its population and a global pandemic, has shifted and expanded into a culturally rich biosphere.
Sacramento RegionCity leaders announce new plan to revitalize Old Sacramento waterfrontNovember 14, 2024 | Keyshawn Davis | Claire MorganThe plan includes building a new hotel, making improvements to docks, sidewalks and buildings in Old Sacramento and investing in more festivals.
EnvironmentStargazers can see the final supermoon of the year this weekendNovember 14, 2024The next supermoon — which appears larger and brighter than a regular full moon due to its proximity to Earth — will not be visible for nearly a year.
Fantasy fans gather for Capital Books’ first-ever Masquerade BallNovember 14, 2024 | Gerardo ZavalaSacramentans dressed up as mythical creatures Saturday to attend a Fantasy Masquerade Ball at the Tsakopoulous Library Galleria. The event was inspired by the growing popularity of “Romantasy,” or romantic fantasy books.
State GovernmentNewsom asks for federal funding ahead of President-elect Trump’s inaugurationNovember 13, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiThe Governor spent the first half of the week in Washington, D.C. to meet with the Biden Administration and the California Congressional Delegation over outstanding funds and pending approvals.
Health CareAs California taps pandemic stockpile for bird flu, officials keep close eye on spendingNovember 13, 2024California health officials began providing protective clothing to farmworkers months before the state’s first bird flu transmission to humans was announced in October.
Sacramento RegionSacramento City Council unanimously approves Railyards soccer stadium planNovember 13, 2024 | Sarit Laschinsky | Gerardo Zavala | Keyshawn Davis | Claire MorganWilton Rancheria, the Tribe which owns Sky River Casino in Elk Grove, will take over as majority owners of the soccer team. City officials said Wilton Rancheria is the first Tribe to hold majority ownership in a men’s professional sports franchise.
