State GovernmentWhy California election workers are returning after COVID and conspiracy theoriesMarch 4, 2024They had to get through the pandemic, election denial and suspicious envelopes. While some left, counties now say they’re having better luck recruiting poll workers.
EnvironmentMore mountain snow expected even as powerful blizzard moves out of Northern CaliforniaMarch 4, 2024The California Highway Patrol said that sections of Interstate 80 to the west and north of Lake Tahoe were still shut down late Sunday.
Health CareYosemite visitors are told to leave as storm expected to drop up to 10 feet of snowMarch 1, 2024At least nine Lake Tahoe ski resorts are closed and visitors have been told to leave Yosemite National Park as the most powerful Pacific storm of the season bears down on the Sierra Nevada.
State GovernmentAfter years of WFH, thousands of state workers are getting called back to the officeMarch 1, 2024 | Nicole NixonMore than 74,000 state employees work primarily from home but are being called back to the office at least two days per week as soon as this month. Many say the change is bad for productivity, work-life balance and the environment.
Health CareOlder U.S. adults should get another COVID-19 shot, health officials recommendMarch 1, 2024Federal health officials say older U.S. adults who got a COVID-19 shot in the fall should get a booster dose now.
Sacramento updates campaign fundraising rules months after city commission dismissed complaintsFebruary 29, 2024 | Kristin LamThe Sacramento City Council updated its campaign contribution rules four months after an independent investigator called them confusing.
EnvironmentDespite stormy February, California snowpack levels are below averageFebruary 29, 2024 | Manola SecairaFebruary’s monthly snow survey revealed California’s snowpack is at 80% of what’s average for this time of year. Experts say warmer storms, which brought lots of rain but less snowfall, are to blame.
EnvironmentCold storm projected to bring rain and wind to Sacramento, blizzard warning to SierraFebruary 29, 2024 | Steve Milne | Vicki Gonzalez | Claire MorganThe storm is expected to drop up to 10 feet of snow in the mountains around Lake Tahoe by the end of the weekend. Forecasters are warning that snow could fall at elevations as low as 1,500 feet on Saturday. And wind gusts could be above 100 mph over
Sacramento RegionSacramento mayoral candidate profile: Epidemiologist Dr. Flojaune CoferFebruary 29, 2024 | Chris NicholsCofer is the only woman running among the major candidates for Sacramento mayor. She’s also the youngest at 41. Unlike her three main opponents, she’s not accepting corporate money and has never held elected office. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionCity of Sacramento grapples with projected $58.6 million budget deficit. Here’s how the public can give inputFebruary 28, 2024 | Kristin LamThe Sacramento City Council began its formal discussions of the budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year and is seeking public input on the financial challenges.
Health CareDeadly restraint: Despite decades of warnings, police continue holding people facedown.February 28, 2024Since the 1990s, law enforcement officials and medical experts have cautioned about the dangers of police-prone restraint, especially when people are high on stimulants or experiencing a mental health crisis.
Sacramento RegionSacramento mayoral candidate profile: Former state Senator Dr. Richard PanFebruary 28, 2024 | Chris NicholsPan said there’s no shortage of ideas for how to solve Sacramento’s homelessness crisis. Instead, he argues there’s a lack of follow through. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareThe rate of antidepressants prescribed to young people surged during the pandemicFebruary 27, 2024Researchers analyzed a sample of about 221 million prescriptions from 2016 to 2022, in Americans between the ages of 12 and 25. The increase was prominent among young women and girls.
EnvironmentWildfires are killing California's ancient giants. Can seedlings save the species?February 27, 2024Extreme wildfires have destroyed about one-fifth of all giant sequoia trees. To safeguard their future, the National Park Service is planting seedlings that could better survive a hotter climate.
Sacramento RegionSacramento mayoral candidate profile: Assembly member Kevin McCartyFebruary 27, 2024 | Chris NicholsMcCarty served on the Sacramento City Council from 2004 until he was elected to the state Assembly in 2014. He said finding housing for the hundreds who camp along the American River Parkway would be among his top priorities as mayor. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Despite Pandemic, Large Sports Bar Plans To Open In Sacramento’s Downtown Commons This FallFebruary 27, 2021It marks a sign of optimism for downtown Sacramento after a year of pandemic-related challenges. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: New Industrial Development Coming Soon To North NatomasFebruary 12, 2021As the coronavirus pandemic has kept people indoors, many have turned to shopping online as a way to stay safe. According to the Sacramento Business Journal, the industrial sector is booming in Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Sears Is Closing In Arden Fair Mall. What’s Next? It’s Still UnclearFebruary 5, 2021In their announcement, Arden Fair representatives said they've known this day was coming for more than five years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: The Future Of Office Space In Sacramento In A Post-Coronavirus WorldJanuary 29, 2021Sacramento’s market for office space has declined for the first year in nearly a decade as the coronavirus pandemic has radically changed the way people work. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Some Sacramento-Area Restaurants Are Surviving The PandemicJanuary 22, 2021With the shifting coronavirus restrictions in California, many local restaurants have had to make the hard decision to close over the past year. But some have survived due to support from the community. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.