State GovernmentMan convicted of attacking ex-Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer sentenced to 30 yearsMay 17, 2024The man convicted of attempting to kidnap then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s staggering budget deficit squashes hundreds of billsMay 17, 2024The state’s multibillion-dollar shortfall shapes which spending bills survived the ‘suspense file’ hearings by the Assembly and Senate appropriations committees.
EnvironmentLa Familia Counseling Center is Sacramento’s first federally-recognized climate resilience hubMay 17, 2024 | Manola SecairaThe hubs are meant to provide resources and shelter for community members during extreme weather events. It’s only the fifth to be recognized by federal officials in California.
Environment$20 billion: The Delta tunnel’s new price tagMay 16, 2024The centerpiece of California’s water wars pits Gov. Newsom against local communities and environmentalists. A new report says the benefits of the tunnel exceed the cost since other water supplies would cost more.
EducationUniversity of California official says system has $32 billion in holdings targeted by protestersMay 16, 2024The University of California has $32 billion in assets targeted by students protesting the Israel-Hamas war. The university system has $175 billion overall in assets, an investment official announced at a meeting with the Board of Regents on Tuesday.
Health CareSolano, Yolo counties release public health warning for raw milk as avian flu concerns growMay 16, 2024 | Vicki Gonzalez | Jen PicardThe “Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza,” or H5N1 virus, has not been detected in California cows, but health officials say they released the warning in an attempt to get ahead of a possible problem. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Housing and HomelessnessAdvocates push back against Sacramento’s plans to close self-governed homeless campMay 15, 2024 | Chris NicholsResidents and supporters marched to City Hall on Wednesday, demanding that the city drop its plans to evict people from the self-governed homeless encampment.
Sacramento RegionSacramento City Council OKs plan to replace gas appliances — without stove requirementsMay 15, 2024 | Kristin LamThe plan focuses on retrofitting space and water heating appliances, but doesn’t recommend any requirements for stoves in homes or restaurants.
Sacramento RegionJust meeting NPR Tiny Desk winner The Philharmonik? Sacramento musician shares his origin storyMay 15, 2024 | Vicki GonzalezChristian Gates is a producer, singer, rapper and multi-instrumentalist whose song “What’s It All Mean” stunned the contest judges. His contribution beat out roughly 7,000 other entries. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleAnd the winner of the 2024 Tiny Desk Contest is... Sacramento's The Philharmonik!May 15, 2024Nearly 7,000 independent artists submitted to this year's Tiny Desk Contest. Meet the Sacramento artist that rose to the top. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia moves closer to requiring new pollutant-warning labels for gas stovesMay 15, 2024The California Assembly has approved legislation that would require new gas stoves to carry a label warning users about pollutants that have been linked to respiratory illnesses.
Sacramento RegionSan Joaquin, Sacramento officials prepare for mosquito seasonMay 14, 2024 | Rich IbarraCalifornia saw 428 human cases of West Nile Virus last season, and officials are taking precautions against the spread of disease by setting up mosquito traps and doing outreach as warmer weather returns.
EnvironmentFilm about Camp Fire rescue starring Matthew McConaughey begins filming in New MexicoMay 14, 2024"The Lost Bus" tells the story of a bus driver and a school teacher who rescued students during the 2018 Camp Fire, the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California’s history.
Nevada Supreme Court rejects teachers union-backed appeal to put A's public funding on '24 ballotMay 14, 2024The Nevada Supreme Court on Monday struck down a proposed ballot initiative that would allow voters to decide whether to repeal up to $380 million in public funding for a new MLB stadium in Las Vegas.
Sacramento Region‘Trusted messengers’ work to reduce barriers to city of Sacramento resourcesMay 14, 2024 | Kristin LamThe city of Sacramento tries to break down language, cultural and trust barriers by recruiting people who are already well-known in their communities.
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.