EnvironmentIf you miss August's blue supermoon, you'll have to wait 9 years for your next chanceAugust 5, 2023Two stellar lunar events are happening this August, with a sturgeon supermoon on Aug. 1 and then a rare blue supermoon on Aug. 30.
EnvironmentCooling centers open across Sacramento ahead of forecasted triple-digit heatAugust 5, 2023 | Claire MorganThe National Weather Service is predicting that temperatures could rise above 100 degrees in Sacramento this weekend.
Health CareCity, Sacramento Homeless Union to meet following judge’s order blocking camp removalsAugust 4, 2023 | Chris NicholsA federal judge this week issued a temporary restraining order preventing the City of Sacramento from clearing encampments for 14 days.
Arts and Lifestyle‘A safe place to express myself’: Luna’s Cafe closes after 40 years in SacramentoAugust 4, 2023 | Paul ConleyLocals say Luna’s Cafe — and the man behind it, Art Luna — have made an inexplicable impact on Sacramento’s arts scene. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia’s wet winter lowered the risk of big fires, experts sayAugust 4, 2023 | Manola SecairaLast winter’s precipitation brought necessary moisture to a drought-stricken California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Yolo County DA agrees Davis stabbing suspect is not competent for trial, case put on indefinite holdAugust 4, 2023 | Kristin LamThe Yolo County District Attorney’s Office agreed that Carlos Reales Dominguez isn’t fit to stand trial, so he will be sent to a state hospital for treatment.
Arts and LifestyleDavis-born Hasan Minhaj is reportedly being eyed to host ‘The Daily Show’August 3, 2023 | Kristin LamVariety reported that Hasan Minhaj, a UC Davis graduate and Sacramento Kings fan, is a leading candidate to succeed Trevor Noah as host of “The Daily Show.”
EnvironmentTriple-digit heat returns to Sacramento this weekend. Here’s what to expect.August 3, 2023 | Kristin LamHighs in the Sacramento Valley are expected to exceed 100 degrees during the first weekend of August.
Some of California’s best-paid public employees say they’re ready to strike. Here’s whyAugust 2, 2023Almost half of the jobs for doctors and psychiatrists in California prisons are unfilled. Now, their union says it’s ready to strike over pay even as the state faces a steep budget deficit.
Sacramento gives top bureaucrat final say on opening sanctioned homeless campgroundsAugust 2, 2023 | Chris NicholsThe decision follows years of plans that have failed to produce shelters, often due to community opposition and a lack of political will, amid the region’s deepening homelessness crisis.
Communities of faith welcome migrants caught in polarized immigration debateAugust 2, 2023When migrants from Latin America were flown from Texas and dropped off in Sacramento with nowhere to go, a group of congregations came together to care for them.
EnvironmentCaldor Fire survivors are taking legal action against U.S. Forest ServiceAugust 2, 2023 | Scott RoddResidents of Grizzly Flats are filing claims for damages against the Forest Service, alleging the agency’s inaction left the community vulnerable ahead of the devastating Caldor Fire.
EnvironmentSurf's up! Wave heights increase on California's coast as climate warmsAugust 1, 2023A new study finds that winter wave heights have increased along California's coastline as human actions have warmed the world's climate. Bigger waves are a threat to the already vulnerable coast.
Sacramento Supervisor Sue Frost won’t run for reelection. When will voters choose a replacement?August 1, 2023 | Kristin LamSacramento County Supervisor Sue Frost endorsed Folsom Mayor Rosario Rodriguez to succeed her in representing an area including Citrus Heights, North Highlands and Rio Linda.
Health CareMedical cannabis paved the way for legalization in California. Now patients feel left behindAugust 1, 2023Medical marijuana paved the way for legalization in California, but the commercial system isn’t working for patients.
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.