Sacramento RegionCity of Sacramento releases budget plan to close deficit with cuts, fee increasesTo close the $66 million deficit, City Manager Howard Chan is proposing increasing parking and sports field fees, as well as cutting funding for some services.
Sacramento RegionPro-Palestine encampment at Sac State permitted to stay through May 8, university says
State GovernmentMay 2, 2024Californians are protecting themselves from wildfire. Why is there still an insurance crisis?Lawmakers want mitigation measures to be tracked, updated and accounted for to help insurance availability and affordability.
EducationMay 1, 2024Violence erupts at UCLA as protests over Israel's war in Gaza escalate across the U.S.Members of pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups in Los Angeles clashed, with reports of fireworks and pepper spray use. Elsewhere, universities are tearing down encampments and arresting students.
Sacramento RegionMay 1, 2024Kristin LamCamp Resolution closure negotiations continue with land proposal, threat to sueSacramento's mayor and a city council member proposed giving the North Sacramento lot to an affordable housing developer that can agree to build there.
May 1, 2024Jen PicardVicki GonzalezHere’s what to do if you find a fawn alone in Northern California (don’t worry, it’s probably OK)We’re approaching the time of year when Dave Cook’s phone is ringing “off the hook.” Cook rescues fawns for Sierra Wildlife Rescue in El Dorado County. He says most of the time, a fawn that appears abandoned actually has a mom nearby. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Housing and HomelessnessMay 1, 2024Chris NicholsHealth fair for unhoused Sacramentans offers direct link to health, housing servicesThe event offered everything from free STI screenings to blood pressure checks and vaccinations. It also provided health services for pets of unhoused Sacramentans.
Arts and LifestyleApril 30, 2024Srishti PrabhaVerge evictions highlight need for more inclusive practices in Sacramento arts scene, artists of color sayTwo artists of color were evicted from Verge Center for the Arts in March, sparking a public debate about the inclusivity of the region’s art scene. Many artists say it's symptomatic of broader trends outside of Verge.
EducationApril 30, 2024Vicki GonzalezCal Poly Humboldt police arrest 31 people amid pro-Palestine campus demonstrationUniversity officials say protesters were arrested without incident after occupying two campus buildings and refusing to disperse. Protesters, in support of the people of Gaza, demand the university divest from companies doing business with Israel. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentApril 30, 2024California's population grew in 2023, halting 3 years of declineThe California Department of Finance released a population estimate on Tuesday showing the state gained just over 67,000 people in 2023 for a total population of more than 39.1 million. It's the first population increase since 2019.
Sacramento RegionApril 30, 2024Chris FeltsOakland A’s fans protest move to Sacramento at River Cats gameOakland Athletics fans have turned their attention to Sacramento Kings and River Cats owner Vivek Ranadivé, to protest his assistance in moving the A’s out of Oakland on their way to a possibly permanent home in Las Vegas. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentApril 30, 2024Manola SecairaAs climate change impacts food webs, California researchers want to help make seafood saferWith the help of $7.35 million in funding, UC San Diego is establishing a research center focused on the connection between human health and ocean contaminants. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
