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.
Sacramento RegionSacRT to offer free rides to and from voting locations on Election DayNovember 4, 2024 | Keyshawn DavisTransit district officials say the program aims to ensure all residents have access to vote.
Environment‘Immediate threat’: Mussel invades California’s Delta, first time in North AmericaNovember 1, 2024The golden mussel’s appearance in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is its first confirmed detection in North America — and it has the potential to clog major water supply pumps.
Sacramento RegionJohn Fisher pledges $1 billion to construction of A's stadium in Las VegasOctober 31, 2024Athletics executive Sandy Dean says club owner John Fisher and his family will invest $1 billion into the construction of a stadium in Las Vegas and U.S. Bank and Goldman Sachs will offer a $300 million loan.
Sacramento RegionNo, it’s not just you. Parking at the Trader Joe’s in East Sacramento is getting harderOctober 31, 2024 | Gerardo ZavalaEarlier this year, the grocery store opened an auxiliary parking at the site of the former Burr's Fountain ice cream shop. But after six months, it closed as unceremoniously as it arrived. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia announces sustainable fuels partnership to curb emissions from planesOctober 31, 2024California is partnering with a major airline trade group to increase the availability of sustainable aviation fuels in the state. The goal is to cut planet-warming emissions from the airline industry.
State GovernmentMan serving 30 years for attacking Nancy Pelosi’s husband gets a life term on state chargesOctober 29, 2024The man who was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for attacking the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with a hammer in their California home has been given a life term without parole following a separate state trial.
Sacramento RegionSacramento’s own LeVar Burton receives award from White House for literacy workOctober 29, 2024 | Keyshawn DavisActor and former Sacramentan LeVar Burton received the 2023 Humanities Medal from President Joe Biden for his impact as an actor, literacy advocate and storytelling.
Health CareNew breast cancer research finds cases are increasing in historically low-risk groupsOctober 29, 2024 | Vicki GonzalezThe American Cancer Society found breast cancer rates are increasing among younger women and AAPI women of all ages, as well as a long standing higher death rate for Black women.
Health CareCalifornia mental health agency director to resign following conflict of interest allegationsOctober 29, 2024Toby Ewing, executive director of California’s Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission, is resigning amid an investigation into his conduct and revelations that he traveled to the U.K
