State GovernmentRaising kids in California? They may have college savings accounts you don’t know about.June 3, 2024The state is directly investing money for low-income students and all newborns to attend college. After two years, the program is still not widely known by the students who need the most financial assistance.
EnvironmentEvacuation orders downgraded as firefighters make progress on Corral Fire near TracyJune 2, 2024The fire, which grew to 14,000 acres Sunday afternoon, also destroyed a home and injured two firefighters. Cal Fire says the fire is now 75% contained, and officials hope to continue to gain ground under favorable weather conditions.
EnvironmentAre auroras coming back?May 31, 2024The same solar region that brought an outburst of night-time beauty in early May is coming back around. But things have changed, a space weather expert tells NPR.
State GovernmentNewsom criticized for proposal to eliminate health benefit for some disabled immigrants in CaliforniaMay 31, 2024California's Medicaid program includes a benefit that pays for caregivers to come to the homes of disabled people and care for them. Newsom is proposing to eliminate this benefit for adults who are living in the country without legal permission.
Sacramento RegionSacramento Southside Park pool repairs to begin, but opening date yet to be announcedMay 31, 2024 | Kristin LamConstruction on Southside Park Pool, which has been closed since summer 2022, is set to begin in June. The City of Sacramento aims to reopen it this summer.
Housing and HomelessnessCourting landlords with vouchers: guaranteed incentives for willingness to rent to homelessMay 31, 2024Several Sacramento housing organizations are doing outreach to find landlords who will accept a voucher program assisting homeless and low-income families secure housing in the private rental market.
Self-governed Sacramento homeless camp secures land use extension, but city has yet to decide on leaseMay 30, 2024 | Kristin LamCamp Resolution says it will remain open after the Central Valley Water Board extended a land use variance that was.
Former President Trump is found guilty in historic New York criminal caseMay 30, 2024Former President Donald Trump has been found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records to influence the outcome of the 2016 election, a historic verdict as Trump campaigns again for the White House.
State GovernmentNewsom unveils plan that would hasten insurance-rate reviews — and increasesMay 30, 2024A proposal to fix California’s insurance crisis would require the insurance department to process requests from insurers more quickly. But that could end with a lot of rate increases for consumers.
EnvironmentForecasters predict another sweltering summer. Are we ready?May 30, 2024Scientists say 2024 will likely bring another hotter-than-normal summer and, with it, the potential for more climate-driven disasters.
EnvironmentFirst hot stretch of the year hits Sacramento, with more expectedMay 29, 2024 | Kate WolffeTemperatures in the Sacramento region could hit the mid to upper 90s this week, which the National Weather Service classifies as moderate heat risk. Another round could be coming late next week.
Sacramento RegionSacramento City Council puts library tax measure on November 2024 ballot May 29, 2024 | Kristin LamThe proposed measure would combine two existing library parcel taxes into a single tax with no expiration date. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleThe Philharmonik: Tiny Desk ConcertMay 29, 2024The 2024 Tiny Desk Contest winner — the multi-genre artist The Philharmonik from Sacramento — performs a celebratory set.
State GovernmentProposed gender identity measure fails to qualify for California ballotMay 29, 2024A proposed measure in California that would have required schools in California to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification at school has failed to qualify for the November ballot.
Education‘We have to do less with less’: Cal State faces extra $500 million budget gapMay 29, 2024Two major forces are at play: Gov. Gavin Newsom scaled back his promise of increased financial support for Cal State, while university officials agreed to 5% salary increases earlier this year.
Sacramento RegionUC Davis student workers join strike over handling of pro-Palestinian encampmentsMay 28, 2024 | Kristin LamWorkers represented by UAW Local 4811 say they oppose the University of California’s response to members participating in pro-Palestinian demonstrations at UCLA and UC San Diego.
EducationUC student workers expand strike to two more campuses as they demand amnesty for protestorsMay 28, 2024After University of California students were arrested or suspended for protests, student workers are striking at three campuses. The Office of President says the strike violates the union contract.
State GovernmentHow California and the EU work together to regulate artificial intelligenceMay 28, 2024California policies could have a huge effect on AI going forward. The EU wants to advise and coordinate.
EnvironmentAfter years in decline, U.S. drowning deaths are rising againMay 28, 2024For the first time in decades, the number of drowning deaths in the United States is on the rise. Researchers say part of the reason for the spike is the pandemic when many pools were closed.
A's face tight schedule to get agreements and financing in place to open Las Vegas stadium on timeMay 24, 2024The Oakland Athletics are on a tight schedule to get agreements in place and demonstrate that financing is set for construction to begin on time for the team's new stadium in Las Vegas.