Sacramento says it’s ‘not required’ to fund any more Measure O homeless services this yearJune 27, 2023 | Chris NicholsResidents who filed complaints about homeless encampments on the city’s new online form received an automated reply that has angered Measure O supporters.
Health CareMore California prisoners are requesting gender-affirming health care, including surgeriesJune 27, 2023The population of transgender inmates in California prisoners surged by 234% in the years since the state adopted a first-in-the nation policy allowing gender-affirming health care.
EnvironmentSacramento set to see triple-digit heat later this weekJune 26, 2023 | Mike HagertyMeteorologists with the National Weather Service say the region will see its first 100-degree day on Friday. Officials also warn of “major heat risk” this weekend.
JazzSongwriter, record producer Robert Glasper looks to the future of musicJune 26, 2023 | Chris CampbellRobert Glasper will perform at the Blue Note Jazz Festival in Napa this July, but once that’s over, he has more plans cooking on the backburner. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareGoogle shows you ads for anti-abortion centers when you search for clinics near youJune 26, 2023A new report finds Google makes millions of dollars in ad buys from anti-abortion "pregnancy centers" that aim to divert women who are seeking abortion care.
Health CareMalpractice lawsuits over denied abortion care may be on the horizonJune 25, 2023Physicians and attorneys say it’s a question of when — not if — a pregnant person dies from lack of care in a state with an abortion ban.
EducationCalifornia child care providers demand raises from Gov. Newsom as budget deadline loomsJune 25, 2023Providers say home daycare businesses may need to close if the state continues paying too little in child care subsidies.
The biggest survey of homeless Californians in decades shows why so many are on the streetsJune 24, 2023The largest survey of homeless Californians in decades aims to dispel myths about what drives that state’s most pressing crisis. It found that addiction and mental health conditions rarely cause homelessness.
State GovernmentChild brides: A campaign starts to ban underage marriages in CaliforniaJune 24, 2023You have to be 18 to get divorced in California, but there’s no minimum age to get married. Child marriage survivors protested at the state Capitol, but the Legislature likely won’t act until next year.
Health CareA year after Dobbs and the end of Roe v. Wade, there's chaos and confusionJune 24, 2023With states empowered to regulate abortion, doctors say they're trapped by vague laws that criminalize care. And ongoing court battles make it hard to keep up with the procedure's legal status.
Arts and LifestyleSaying goodbye to Kennedy Gallery: ‘Jewel of Midtown’ set to close June 30June 23, 2023 | Janelle SalangaA brief history of the 17-year-old Lavender Heights gallery, which has featured thousands of artists from marginalized communities and opened its doors to supporting Sacramentans at large.
State GovernmentA year since Dobbs, these are the many ways states are protecting abortionJune 23, 2023Abortion access has declined dramatically nationwide, but many states have further protected abortion by enacting "shield laws," allocating funding, stockpiling medication and repealing old laws.
Audit of Sacramento Police Department finds evidence of excessive driver stopsJune 22, 2023 | Steve MilneCity council members were told of motorists being pulled over for improperly tinted windows and then having their vehicles searched.
Stockton City Council votes to raise the LGBTQ+ flagJune 22, 2023 | Steve MilneA divided council voted 4-3 on Tuesday to raise the rainbow flag. Concerns expressed by those who opposed the measure included that other communities might want their flags to fly, as well.
House votes to censure Democratic Rep. Adam SchiffJune 21, 2023The California Democrat, who gained national recognition during his participation in congressional investigations of former President Trump, is a frequent target of Republicans and Trump himself.
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.