The Sacramento County jail isn’t meeting people’s constitutional rights. Here’s what is (and isn’t) being done about it.November 1, 2023 | Kate WolffeSacramento County has been under a legal agreement to improve conditions at its jails since 2020. But progress has been slow and a proposal for a possible $1 billion annex has been questioned by lawyers and advocates. Here’s how it got to this point.
Sacramento Council member Sean Loloee makes first public appearance since raids; labor department says it wasn’t involvedOctober 31, 2023 | Kristin LamThe U.S. Department of Labor investigated Sean Loloee’s Viva Supermarket businesses several times dating back to 2009, before filing a lawsuit in April 2022.
EducationSac State could see faculty strike in upcoming monthsOctober 31, 2023 | Janelle SalangaWhile over 95% of California Faculty Association membership voted in favor of calling a strike, don’t expect one to arrive tomorrow. Among the union’s demands are pay that keeps pace with inflation and greater parental support.
Arts and LifestyleSouth Sacramento panaderia serves tradition with pan de muerto for Día de los MuertosOctober 31, 2023 | Tony RodriguezA Sacramento panaderia is preserving tradition and identity for those practicing Día de los Muertos. Pan de muerto, or bread of the dead, is made once a year to be enjoyed and placed on offering altars in the Mexican celebration of life.
State GovernmentCalifornia's ban on assault weapons will remain in effect after judges grant a stayOctober 30, 2023By a 2-1 margin, an appeals court ruled that the law will remain in place until after it hears arguments on a lower court's ruling that struck down the law.
Health CareDads drive growth in California’s paid family leave programOctober 30, 2023The number of men in the state taking paid family leave to bond with a new child has risen nearly 20% since the start of the pandemic.
EnvironmentCalifornia wants swimming pools to be more energy efficient to boost grid reliabilityOctober 30, 2023 | Manola SecairaThere are more than a million swimming pools in California. Officials say more energy-efficient pool technology could be equivalent to getting 85,000 gas-powered cars off the road.
Uncertainty surrounds Sacramento City Council member Sean Loloee after federal agents raid storesOctober 27, 2023 | Chris HaganAfter federal agents raided supermarkets owned by the District 2 council member, the Sacramento Bee reports Loloee will not run for reelection, while a prominent union has called for his resignation.
Arts and Lifestyle'The New Yorker' fact-checked Hasan Minhaj — now he's issued a rebuttalOctober 27, 2023The New Yorker's profile of Minhaj said he exaggerated or made up stories for effect in his comedy specials. Here's how the comic responded in a 21-minute video.
Sacramento rallies support Palestine and demand ceasefire in GazaOctober 27, 2023 | Kristin LamFrom the state Capitol to McClatchy High School, hundreds of people in Sacramento have participated in rallies supporting Palestine.
Sacramento Jewish community members call for release of hostages and reflect on attacksOctober 27, 2023 | Kristin LamSacramento Jewish Americans and supporters are calling for the release of people taken hostage in Israel.
EnvironmentWestern States’ planned water cuts are enough to avert a Colorado River crisis, for nowOctober 26, 2023Wet weather and planned cuts by California, Arizona and Nevada averted declines that could have threatened water deliveries and power production — but long-term threats to the Colorado River remain.
Stockton Kings’ home court renamed to Adventist Health ArenaOctober 26, 2023 | Rich IbarraThe arena, now known as the Adventist Health Arena, is the home of the NBA G League’s Stockton Kings.
Sacramento Police say early data show reduction in violent crimeOctober 25, 2023 | Chris Hagan | Kate WolffeThe city also announced $3.2 million in grants to community-based organizations working to interrupt violence in Sacramento. Officials said the organizations were key to the lower levels of violent crime so far this year.
This Is What It Feels Like | Episode 5Losing A Parent To SuicideOctober 25, 2023What does it feel like to lose a parent to suicide? Host Terra Lopez explores the grief, shame and fear that arises from this loss with two other people who have experienced the same thing. Listen / download audio 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.