State GovernmentCalifornia vs. Florida: What you need to know before the Newsom-DeSantis debateNovember 29, 2023What to know about COVID, homelessness and more before watching Gavin Newsom and Ron DeSantis debate on Fox.
State GovernmentMany rural California communities are desperate for school construction money. Will a new bond measure offer enough help?November 29, 2023Small, rural districts often struggle to pass local bond measures to pay for school construction and repairs. In some cases, leaking roofs, dry rot and broken air conditioners haven’t been fixed in years.
Oakland is getting a new minor league team — the Oakland B'sNovember 28, 2023Oakland is getting a new minor league baseball team, the Oakland B's. The expansion independent club announced plans Tuesday to begin play in the Pioneer League come May of 2024, with its first home games set for July at Laney College.
EducationCalifornia faces big challenges to implement new math guidelinesNovember 28, 2023After a contentious process to revise and approve the state's math framework, California policymakers must now figure out how to implement the new recommendations.
Arts and LifestyleFind your next favorite read with NPR's Books We LoveNovember 27, 2023NPR’s Books We Love has returned with hundreds of recommendations and a way to find just the one that’s just right for you. Andrew Limbong, host of NPR’s “Book of the Day” podcast, breaks down how to use it and shares his top picks. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sean Loloee asks to halt lawsuit amid grand jury investigation, citing self-incrimination concernsNovember 27, 2023 | Kristin LamCourt filings show Sean Loloee’s legal team also asked a judge to seal search warrants that federal officers served in late October.
State GovernmentSpeaker Rivas shuffles the leadership deck and YIMBYs winNovember 27, 2023Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas changes his leadership team for the next California Legislature session, and it’s a win for housing advocates.
EnvironmentSites Reservoir project finally gets green light, construction expected to begin in 2024November 24, 2023 | Vicki GonzalezLast week, California officials greenlit construction on the Sites Reservoir project, which would store excess surface water to release during drier years ahead. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Classical'Maestro' chronicles the brilliant Bernstein — and his disorderly conductNovember 22, 2023Actors Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan give warm, deeply sympathetic performances as wide-ranging musician Leonard Bernstein and his wife, Felicia Montealegre Cohn, in a biopic directed by Cooper.
Organizers say Run to Feed the Hungry will continue in-person despite bomb threatNovember 22, 2023 | Chris HaganSacramento Police announced Monday that they have received an email Nov. 13. containing a bomb threat referencing the annual race through East Sacramento. Organizers say police will have an “increased presence” at the Thanksgiving Day event.
Health CareSacramento County health officials don’t expect a repeat of last year’s ‘tripledemic,’ but still urge vaccinationsNovember 22, 2023 | Kate WolffeSacramento’s Dr. Olivia Kasirye says although we may avoid last year’s “tripledemic,” people should continue to get vaccinated against RSV, COVID and the flu. Eleven percent of the county has gotten the updated COVID shot.
Across California, eviction cases have returned to — or surpassed — pre-pandemic levelsNovember 22, 2023The number of Californians facing eviction was relatively low for years during a lengthy statewide moratorium. In the year after it ended, cases soared and still remain high in large counties.
Sacramento’s newest affordable housing community honors late developer Ali Reza YouseffiNovember 21, 2023 | Chris NicholsCalled ARY Place, the five-story complex includes 158 affordable housing units at 17th and S streets.
EnvironmentAs storms arrive in California, reservoirs are in good shape. But the water forecast is murkyNovember 20, 2023Unlike a year ago, water storage is above average. Whether the year is wet or dry, though, remains uncertain despite El Niño conditions.
Environment'It feels like I'm not crazy.' Gardeners aren't surprised as USDA updates key mapNovember 20, 2023The USDA is updating an important map for gardeners and growers picking plants and flowers. The new map shows the contiguous U.S. is about 2.5 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the last map 11 years ago.
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.