State Government‘Mess’ and ‘destruction’: Fact-checking Trump’s attacks on California and Kamala HarrisSeptember 17, 2024Donald Trump didn’t attack California or Kamala Harris’s home-state record during their presidential debate. He didn’t miss his chance on a fundraising visit, blasting the state on crime, homelessness and more.
JazzSacramento drummer releases new albumSeptember 16, 2024 | Gary G. VercelliAlex Jenkins explores new sounds. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentState bans on commercial food waste have been largely ineffective, study findsSeptember 16, 2024Much of the food supply in the U.S. goes uneaten, which contributes to climate change. Some states have tried to cut food waste in landfills, but their efforts have fallen short, researchers found.
State GovernmentProject 2025 to California: Report abortion data or lose billions in MedicaidSeptember 16, 2024If the next Republican president implements Project 2025, California will face an ultimatum: report sensitive abortion data to the CDC or jeopardize Medicaid funding.
EnvironmentHere’s how to celebrate 916 Day, the holiday celebrating all things SacramentoSeptember 13, 2024 | Keyshawn DavisCity officials are hosting a series of volunteer events at parks across Sacramento to celebrate.
Health CareSacramento students have firsthand experience with growing vaping crisisSeptember 13, 2024 | Tony RodriguezA quiet crisis is unfolding in the hallways and bathrooms of high schools in Sacramento. Vaping, once thought to be a safer alternative to smoking, has taken a firm hold among teenagers, creating challenges for educators, parents, and the students. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentGas stoves may soon come with a tobacco-style health warning label in CaliforniaSeptember 13, 2024In California, gas stoves may come with a health warning label.
EnvironmentNew study finds 65% decrease in California’s fine particle pollution over 20 yearsSeptember 13, 2024 | Manola SecairaAlthough fine particle pollution has decreased statewide, researchers say historically disadvantaged communities still face disproportionate impacts. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Housing and HomelessnessNo sleeping bags, keep moving: California cities increase crackdown on homeless encampmentsSeptember 12, 2024More than two-dozen California cities passed, strengthened or are considering ordinances that penalize people for sleeping outside, after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed cities to crack down.
State GovernmentNewsom signs last crime bill of the yearSeptember 12, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiThe bill rounds out a package targeted at curbing retail and property theft.