Health CareCalifornia needs thousands of nurses, but leaders can’t agree on how to fill jobsAugust 1, 2023Some hospitals in Southern California have a nurse vacancy rate of 30%, stressing overworked staff and causing some to leave the industry earlier than they planned.
Arts and Lifestyle‘It’s like nothing they had ever seen before’: Sacramento science museum hosts immersive Pink Floyd planetarium showJuly 31, 2023 | Vicki GonzalezThe SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity is hosting “The Dark Side of the Moon,” a Pink Floyd-approved planetarium show combining the iconic music with stunning visuals that will take visitors on a journey through the solar system and beyond.
Investor in talks to revive Sacramento Republic FC efforts to join MLSJuly 31, 2023 | Kristin LamThe Stronach Group led by Belinda Stronach has been talking with Sacramento Republic FC and the city about an MLS expansion bid.
Here’s how the incoming CSU Chancellor is preparing for her new roleJuly 31, 2023 | Vicki GonzalezThe California State University’s next Chancellor Mildred García will be the first Latina to helm the state’s 23 campus-system. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EducationNew elementary school opens in Roseville, a testament to former Black superintendent’s legacyJuly 31, 2023 | Srishti PrabhaRoseville's new Rex Fortune Elementary School will bring science, technology, engineering, arts and math education to under-resourced students in Center Joint Unified School District. Its first day of instruction begins Aug. 7.
EducationStudent leaders, lieutenant governor urge Cal State to delay vote on tuition increaseJuly 30, 2023CSU trustees plan to vote in September on annual 6% tuition increases
EnvironmentThe hidden cost of California’s hot workplaces: 20,000 job injuries a yearJuly 30, 2023A workers comp study says one day above 100 degrees can cause 15% more accidents, costing workers and employers millions. A new advisory panel may help the state improve its work heat rules.
Health CareThe CDC sees signs of a late summer COVID waveJuly 30, 2023In July, coronavirus infections, hospitalizations and emergency room visits have inched up. Recent summers have seen a bump in COVID-19. This year's rise looks modest so far.
California forbids plans to unmask workers at In-N-Out — and most other workplacesJuly 29, 2023The iconic California burger joint known for its crossed palm trees and cups printed with Bible verses banned its employees in five states from wearing masks at work.
As these farmworkers' children seek a different future, who will pick the crops?July 29, 2023U.S. farms have faced worker shortages for years. Now compounding the problem: The children of farmworkers are leaving the fields, forcing farm owners to look to other countries for labor.
California State Fair juggles change, tradition and another hot yearJuly 28, 2023 | Janelle SalangaOn the verge of the fair’s 170th anniversary, fairgoers and vendors share thoughts on how rotating priorities and higher summer temperatures impact the fair’s future.
State GovernmentStriking actors rally at California state CapitolJuly 27, 2023 | Nicole NixonSAG-AFTRA members called for better pay and residuals from streaming and protections from artificial intelligence in a rally at the California Capitol building in Sacramento.
Jury to decide if former student accused of Davis stabbing deaths is competent to stand trialJuly 27, 2023 | Kate WolffeA jury is tasked with deciding whether 21-year-old Carlos Reales Dominguez would be able to understand his criminal trial and assist in his defense. A court-ordered psychologist says Dominguez is a “textbook example” of someone with schizophrenia.
Sacramento sweeps second Midtown homeless encampment in just over a weekJuly 27, 2023 | Kristin LamThe city cleared tents on the edge of Grant Park about a week after it swept another encampment eight blocks away.
EnvironmentAs extreme heat threatens workers’ health, California legislators, activists push for nationwide protectionsJuly 27, 2023 | Manola SecairaFederal lawmakers introduced legislation to require OSHA protections for indoor and outdoor laborers across the nation during high temperatures. 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.