Health CareWhy mental health providers say Medi-Cal’s latest reform may force them to cut servicesJuly 7, 2023Medi-Cal is changing how it pays mental health providers; some say they will have to cut services such as home visits.
More protected bike lanes coming to Sacramento’s coreJuly 6, 2023 | Manola SecairaOfficials and advocates say these lanes make biking more accessible.
Health CareCalifornia promises better care for thousands of inmates as they leave prisonJuly 6, 2023California officials recently agreed to give new parolees a 60-day supply of their prescriptions and promised to replace lost medical equipment in the month after they’re released from prison.
EnvironmentTribal leaders, environmental groups rally for a better water rights systemJuly 6, 2023 | Manola SecairaAdvocates showed their support for a trio of bills that would make California’s water rights system more equitable and transparent.
Sacramento's own Cornel West on why he entered the presidential race — and how his roots inform who he is todayJuly 5, 2023 | Srishti PrabhaCornel West — an esteemed author, philosopher and advocate — traces back his moral and ethical roots to Shiloh Baptist Church in Sacramento’s Oak Park neighborhood.
More states drop sales tax on disposable diapers to boost affordabilityJuly 3, 2023Last month, Florida joined a growing number of states in banning sales taxes on diapers to make them more affordable for older adults and families with young children.
A California city was making a difference on homelessness. Then the money ran outJuly 3, 2023California homeless services rely on one-time grants to pay for shelters, outreach. Some want Gov. Gavin Newsom to support ongoing funding.
She’s driven Sacramento buses for 43 years. Here’s how she’s seen SacRT change.July 3, 2023 | Kristin LamWhen Joyce Adams-Watkins started driving SacRT buses in 1980, she thought the starting pay of $5 an hour was a lot of money.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s firefighter union is poised to get a rare perk: Guaranteed raises, foreverJuly 2, 2023After several years of devastating wildfires, California lawmakers want to give hefty raises to Cal Fire firefighters. The deal could tie the governor’s hands in contracts.
EnvironmentWill California’s largest pensions, CalPERS and CalSTRS, divest from fossil fuels?July 2, 2023Climate activists and some lawmakers want two of California’s pension funds to shed about $15 billion of fossil fuel holdings. They say the move would reduce oil and gas companies’ political power, but opponents say it would be a bad move financially
EnvironmentBuilding California: How will the infrastructure deal affect development, wildlife?July 2, 2023Environmentalists and project proponents agree: Infrastructure bills crafted by legislators and Newsom are a good compromise. The package aims to speed up lawsuits for solar farms, reservoirs and other infrastructure.
Here's what happened when affirmative action ended at California public collegesJuly 1, 2023Twenty-five years of experimentation under race-neutral admissions policies — and a half-billion dollars later — the University of California system says they still can't meet their diversity goals.
Arts and LifestyleHanami Line project recognizes Japanese SacramentansJuly 1, 2023 | Janelle SalangaThe cherry tree grove, planted in Robert T. Matsui Park along the Sacramento riverfront, broke ground this past week and will open fully to the public in 2024.
Health CareE-Cigs are still flooding the US, addicting teens with higher nicotine dosesJuly 1, 2023The FDA, Justice Department, and White House have failed to act as vapes with kid-friendly flavors like cotton candy or gummy bears proliferate.
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.