State GovernmentTop California Democrats announce ballot measure targeting retail theftJuly 1, 2024Top California Democrats have announced their backing for a ballot measure targeting retail theft. The plan is an effort to compete with a tough-on-crime initiative backed by law enforcement and retailers.
EnvironmentWest Nile virus has been detected in Sacramento and Yolo counties. Here’s how to protect yourself from mosquitoes.June 28, 2024 | Chris NicholsThe virus was detected in mosquitoes in Dunnigan in Yolo County, and also in dead birds near Land Park in Sacramento County.
EnvironmentSacramento expected to see Fourth of July heatwaveJune 28, 2024 | Steve MilneAn excessive heat watch is in place for next Tuesday through Friday, with temperatures ranging from 105 to 115 and limited overnight relief.
Sacramento RegionSacramento LGBTQ+ gym makes working out welcoming for allJune 28, 2024 | Kate WolffeHayden Glenn, owner of Queers and Allies Fitness in East Sacramento, set out to create a low-barrier space where everyone is welcome and queer trainers understand their clients’ experiences. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Housing and HomelessnessSupreme Court gives cities in California and beyond more power to crack down on homeless campsJune 28, 2024Cities no longer are prohibited from punishing homeless people for camping if they have nowhere else to go.
Sacramento RegionSacramento Children’s Fund commission extends work on first spending planJune 27, 2024 | Kristin LamCity staff anticipate community-based organizations could begin applying for Measure L funds in October.
Sacramento RegionWhy we don’t pronounce the ‘T’ in SacramentoJune 27, 2024 | Claire MorganCalifornians have been accused of dropping the “T” when pronouncing many words. But a linguist says this process is called flapping, and it’s a pretty common occurrence in American English.
CapRadio Insight Host Vicki Gonzalez shares cancer treatment updateJune 26, 2024The Insight host took a leave of absence earlier this month following a breast cancer diagnosis.
Health CareCalifornia’s $25 health care hourly wage relies on federal boost, state worker exemptionJune 26, 2024The minimum wage hike for more than 400,000 health workers, which will be phased in over several years, was to start June 1, but will now begin no earlier than Oct. 15 and no later than Jan. 1 under a budget deal announced June 22.
Sacramento RegionSacramento Ethics Commission dismisses complaint over Gaza cease-fire resolution decisions June 25, 2024 | Kristin LamThe Sacramento Ethics Commission didn’t direct the independent evaluator to further investigate the complaint against Mayor Darrell Steinberg.