EnvironmentA new study offers a solution for California’s endangered red foxesOctober 23, 2024 | Manola SecairaResearchers say red fox populations in the Sierra Nevada and Lassen are likely declining due to issues that come from inbreeding. They say genetic rescue is a method that might help revive them.
EducationCalifornia task force proposes new charter school oversight as St. HOPE faces scrutinyOctober 23, 2024 | Srishti PrabhaTheir recommendations include 20 action items to improve financial health in all California public schools.
Sacramento RegionA's temporary home in Sacramento will have grass instead of artificial turfOctober 22, 2024The nomadic Athletics will play home games on grass as they move from Oakland to Sacramento next season rather than the artificial turf initially planned at Sutter Health Park.
EducationSacramento City Unified launches plan to tackle racial disparities in special educationOctober 22, 2024 | Srishti PrabhaThe plan consists of 22 directives and 166 action items, all designed to help reduce inequities and improve special education for all students in the district.
Health CareBiden administration proposes a rule to make over-the-counter birth control freeOctober 21, 2024Health insurers would be required to cover all recommended over-the-counter contraception products, such as birth control and condoms, without a prescription and at no cost, for those with insurance.
Sacramento RegionNew program helps Sacramento creatives launch their businessesOctober 18, 2024 | Keyshawn DavisSacramento’s EveryDay Creative program is teaching a cohort of 20 entrepreneurs how to succeed in the creative economy.
ClassicalGreat Composers Chamber Music Series premieres 11th season with a tale of two 19th century heroinesOctober 18, 2024 | Kevin Doherty"Ahead of Their Time" entwines the lives of two trailblazing artists - German composer Clara Schumann and Italian actress Adelaide Ristori - in an afternoon of music and monologue at the Harris Center. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EducationCalifornia banned college legacy admissions. Will it change who gets in?October 18, 2024A new state law bans private colleges from considering an applicant’s ties to family members who are alumni or donors. California’s public universities don’t use legacy admissions.
EducationSacramento organization partners with students to bring Title IX education to schools across the nationOctober 18, 2024 | Srishti PrabhaTitle IX has existed for 50 years. But a Sacramento organization — alongside several Northern California students — is pushing for more schools to offer education about the legislation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentLa Nina could soon arrive. Here's what that means for winter weatherOctober 17, 2024NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center reports there is a 60% chance that a weak La Nina will develop this autumn and could last until March.
