EnvironmentCalifornia bills seek more transparency on corporate greenhouse gas emissionsAugust 24, 2023 | Manola SecairaSupporters rallied at the Capitol on Wednesday to support the two senate bills.
Sacramento Kings announce 2023-24 season schedule. Here’s what to know.August 23, 2023 | Claire MorganThe Beam Team is facing high expectations after last season’s newfound success. Here’s what to know about new team members, the NBA’s first in-season tournament and 22 nationally televised games.
State GovernmentLegislation spurred by a ‘hot labor summer’ would let striking workers get unemploymentAugust 23, 2023 | Nicole NixonThe bill was amended late in the legislative session and would need fast-tracked approval in the Assembly and Senate before lawmakers’ September 15 deadline.
Arts and LifestyleYou can watch ‘Lady Bird,’ ‘American Graffiti’ (and yes, ‘Barbie’) for $4 this SundayAugust 23, 2023 | Chris HaganThe two classic films with ties to the Central Valley will be reissued for National Cinema Day on Sunday, Aug. 27, a promotional event put on by theater owners to lure people back to movie theaters following COVID-19 closures.
EducationBorrowers can now apply for new, income-based student loan repaymentAugust 22, 2023More than 20 million borrowers are eligible under the new repayment plan, and many will see lower payments.
‘You’ll keep coming back’: Sacramento’s Moonbelly Bakery celebrates 1 yearAugust 22, 2023 | Janelle SalangaThe East Sacramento bakery has quickly become a local favorite and community fixture with its pastry and sandwich offerings and family-friendly activities like live bluegrass and librarian storytelling.
Race and EquityAfter farmworker’s death in Fresno-area heat, UFW and Sen. Padilla say it’s time for stronger protections at workAugust 22, 2023U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla and the United Farm Workers union say a recent death in a tomatillo field was due to heat, but a coroner’s report doesn’t back that up.
Sacramento Mayor to host 3 ‘State of the City’ panel discussions in lieu of speechAugust 21, 2023 | Claire MorganThe panels will be focused on economic development and the music scene, homelessness and housing, and reaching environmental goals.
EnvironmentRemnants of Hurricane Hilary arriving in SacramentoAugust 21, 2023 | Steve Milne | Manola SecairaExperts say we might see some precipitation but the impacts won’t be severe. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleFirst study on Sacramento music economy finds city needs more performance venuesAugust 21, 2023 | Kristin LamThe study also found Sacramento’s music industry is more white and male than the region’s general population — at least based on the respondents.
EnvironmentDozens of 141-year-old Sacramento palm trees are struggling to survive at the CapitolAugust 21, 2023 | Nicole NixonThe iconic palms were planted around the perimeter of the state Capitol in 1882. Some may not survive after being moved.
EducationChanges to student housing program threaten ‘viability’ of affordable housing projectsAugust 20, 2023Colleges say they will have trouble generating revenue to secure bonds needed for new housing projects
Health CareFeds say hospitals that redistribute Medicaid money violate lawAugust 20, 2023Federal officials are trying to clamp down on private arrangements among some hospitals to pay themselves back for the Medicaid taxes they’ve paid.
State Government8 months after storms, California disaster relief slowly flows to undocumented workers who lost homes, incomeAugust 20, 2023Gov. Gavin Newsom promised $95 million would help undocumented workers rebuild after winter storms and floods. Months later, $18 million is being doled out and there are translation issues with the state’s website.
EnvironmentHardly anyone owns a hydrogen car. California may pay up to $300 million for fuel stations anywayAugust 19, 2023With only 12,000 hydrogen cars on the road, and just two models for sale, California lawmakers are debating how much state money should support them.
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.