Race and EquityBlack community members discuss Sacramento schools’ approach to race-related incidentsThe N-word occupies a variety of spaces for the Black community. But when culture and societal guidelines intersect on school campuses in Sacramento, Black students are often more likely to receive punitive actions for using the word.
Health CareCalifornia coronavirus updates: New COVID-19 origins point to raccoon dogs in China market
State GovernmentMarch 24, 2023Garbology is the study of trash. This is why students love itA professor lends worms to students, takes them to sewage processing plants and encourages them to answer their own questions about garbage. Sometimes, they even make a career out of it.
Health CareMarch 23, 2023Kate WolffeCalifornia tribes and mental health professionals look to improve crisis hotline experience for Native AmericansThe national suicide hotline, or 988, is underutilized by Native people in California. The state’s leaders are looking to a Washington state model as a blueprint for change.
March 23, 2023California workers can’t get timely hearings on wage theft claims. State orders audit.Lawmakers say California takes almost 800 days to handle wage claims. An impending audit could turn up the pressure.
State GovernmentMarch 22, 2023State may scale down its new home loan program designed to assist first-time homebuyersGov. Newsom wants to spend $300 million the first year, which could help about 2,300 buyers. But home prices are falling and mortgage rates are rising, complicating the launch.
State GovernmentMarch 22, 2023Mike HagertyProposed bill would overhaul referendum petition process in CaliforniaA California assembly member says some petition circulators misrepresent who they work for and what their petitions would do. He’s introducing a bill he says would require more transparency during the signature collection process.
March 21, 2023A boom for concealed carry classes, but long waits for permitsMany more gun owners are seeking California concealed carry permits, even in blue, coastal counties. Gov. Newsom and Democrats in the Legislature are trying again to limit where weapons are allowed.
Health CareMarch 21, 2023Medicaid renewals are starting. Those who don't reenroll could get kicked offWith a pandemic-era rule expiring this month, people on Medicaid will have to re-qualify to keep their coverage. Language barriers, housing instability and computer literacy could stand in their way.
March 21, 2023Mobile home parks offer refuge from California's housing squeeze. Who's watching them?When mobile home parks fall into disrepair, residents look to the government for help. But it turns out the state has limited options.
EnvironmentMarch 20, 2023Claire MorganRain, snow and wind are returning to Northern California. In Sacramento, impacts expected to be milder than recent stormsAnother storm system will bring light rain to the Sacramento region and snow to the Sierra on Tuesday and Wednesday, and a large portion of the San Joaquin Valley is under a wind advisory through Tuesday night.
March 20, 2023Kristin LamSacramento guaranteed income program opens applications for second round of participantsCity residents can apply to get $500 per month from the United Way California Capital Region’s guaranteed income program. First payments for selected participants will begin in July.
