State GovernmentCalifornia to receive 10% of federal fund to curb hate crimesNovember 15, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiFEMA is sending a new round of funding to safeguard mostly faith-based nonprofits against hate crimes.
Sacramento RegionCity leaders announce new plan to revitalize Old Sacramento waterfrontNovember 14, 2024 | Keyshawn Davis | Claire MorganThe plan includes building a new hotel, making improvements to docks, sidewalks and buildings in Old Sacramento and investing in more festivals.
Fantasy fans gather for Capital Books’ first-ever Masquerade BallNovember 14, 2024 | Gerardo ZavalaSacramentans dressed up as mythical creatures Saturday to attend a Fantasy Masquerade Ball at the Tsakopoulous Library Galleria. The event was inspired by the growing popularity of “Romantasy,” or romantic fantasy books.
Health CareAs California taps pandemic stockpile for bird flu, officials keep close eye on spendingNovember 13, 2024California health officials began providing protective clothing to farmworkers months before the state’s first bird flu transmission to humans was announced in October.
Sacramento RegionSacramento City Council unanimously approves Railyards soccer stadium planNovember 13, 2024 | Sarit Laschinsky | Gerardo Zavala | Keyshawn Davis | Claire MorganWilton Rancheria, the Tribe which owns Sky River Casino in Elk Grove, will take over as majority owners of the soccer team. City officials said Wilton Rancheria is the first Tribe to hold majority ownership in a men’s professional sports franchise.
Sacramento RegionSafe street advocates don’t feel safe amid many car-related pedestrian deathsNovember 12, 2024 | Keyshawn DavisAs traffic collisions on Sacramento’s streets surge, advocates push for faster response from city
Health CareTB reclaims title of deadliest infectious disease. That's an 'outrage' says WHONovember 8, 2024Dislodged by COVID early in the pandemic, tuberculosis is once again the infectious disease that takes the most lives each year. And the number of cases set a new record. What's going on?
Housing and HomelessnessNumber of homeless veterans drops in Sacramento County, but total remains stubbornly highNovember 8, 2024 | Chris NicholsAdvocates say increased treatment and housing services led to the reduction but they caution Sacramento’s high cost of living is pushing more vets into homelessness.
EnvironmentSacramento temperature blanket 2024: After a hot start to October, Sacramento finally sees chillier temperaturesNovember 7, 2024 | Manola SecairaAt the start of October, we saw hotter temperatures than usual for this time of year and several record-breaking daily highs.
Sacramento RegionHaving election anxiety? Looking for a cozy fall book? Sacramento SPCA has got you coveredNovember 7, 2024 | Gerardo ZavalaThe Sacramento SPCA kicked off its fall book sale fundraiser Tuesday to fund the care its rescue animals require. The event will continue through Saturday.
