JazzRemembering Russell MaloneAugust 29, 2024 | Gary G. VercelliA great guitarist will be missed by the jazz world. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentUndocumented immigrants might soon have access to down payment assistance in CaliforniaAugust 29, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiThe California Legislature moved to open down payment assistance programs to people who are undocumented but meet mortgage requirements.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislature tries to discourage legacy admissions at private collegesAugust 29, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiThe move comes two years after the U.S. Supreme Court says affirmative action is unconstitutional.
Sacramento RegionFestival Del Mole brings authentic Mexican flavors and culture to SacramentoAugust 29, 2024 | Gerardo ZavalaThe festival transported guests to Mexico for a night of celebration. The event honored the oldest dish in Mexican cuisine, a sauce that chef Ramiro Alarcon said identifies the Mexican community and “makes us feel like we’re home.”
Sacramento RegionSacramento City Council unanimously approves military equipment policy for the first timeAugust 28, 2024 | Kristin LamThe council directed the Sacramento Police Department to meet with the community review commission to answer questions, including how the policy protects civil rights.
State GovernmentHandful of gun bills head to Newsom’s deskAugust 28, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiA few gun bills have made their way out of the California Legislature and to the Governor.
EnvironmentCalifornia legislators, Tribal leaders urge Biden administration to designate three national monumentsAugust 28, 2024 | Manola SecairaMonument status could protect these sites, which have historical and cultural importance to multiple California tribes, from development and other harm.
Health CareThe new COVID shot is now available. Here's what you need to knowAugust 28, 2024Updated COVID-19 vaccines have arrived at pharmacies all over the country.
State GovernmentShould AI be regulated in the workplace? California lawmakers took that question on this legislative sessionAugust 28, 2024 | Laura FitzgeraldA handful of bills introduced this legislative session have lawmakers trying to strike a balance between two major political forces: labor and tech. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentMan accused of starting destructive California wildfire by throwing firework out car windowAugust 28, 2024A 26-year-old man has been accused of igniting a destructive California wildfire in early July by throwing a firework from a car window during hot, dry and windy weather.
EnvironmentSalmon will soon swim freely in the Klamath River for first time in a century once dams are removedAugust 28, 2024For the first time in more than a century, salmon will have free passage along the more than 400 miles of the Klamath River and its tributaries as the largest dam removal project in U.S. history nears completion along the California-Oregon border.
State GovernmentBill to cut back what kids pay for crimes heads to Governor Gavin Newsom’s deskAugust 27, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiThe bill brings down restitution fines for minors. Advocates say these fines are hard to pay, especially for kids.
State GovernmentNewsom signs 2 housing billsAugust 27, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiThe governor signed two bills meant to help more people get — and stay in housing.
Harris’ momentum continues as she ties with Trump in these swing statesAugust 27, 2024Vice President Harris and former President Donald Trump are nearly tied in seven states critical to the presidential race, an NPR analysis of polling averages shows.
State GovernmentBill aimed at getting more addiction treatment to older adults heads to NewsomAugust 27, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiThe bill is meant to streamline the process for Skilled Nursing Facilities to begin offering treatment.
Business Journal: Despite Pandemic, Large Sports Bar Plans To Open In Sacramento’s Downtown Commons This FallFebruary 27, 2021It marks a sign of optimism for downtown Sacramento after a year of pandemic-related challenges. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: New Industrial Development Coming Soon To North NatomasFebruary 12, 2021As the coronavirus pandemic has kept people indoors, many have turned to shopping online as a way to stay safe. According to the Sacramento Business Journal, the industrial sector is booming in Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Sears Is Closing In Arden Fair Mall. What’s Next? It’s Still UnclearFebruary 5, 2021In their announcement, Arden Fair representatives said they've known this day was coming for more than five years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: The Future Of Office Space In Sacramento In A Post-Coronavirus WorldJanuary 29, 2021Sacramento’s market for office space has declined for the first year in nearly a decade as the coronavirus pandemic has radically changed the way people work. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Some Sacramento-Area Restaurants Are Surviving The PandemicJanuary 22, 2021With the shifting coronavirus restrictions in California, many local restaurants have had to make the hard decision to close over the past year. But some have survived due to support from the community. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.