State Government10 years after promise, California still hasn’t included undocumented immigrants in cell phone subsidiesCalifornia in 2014 decided undocumented people could qualify for LifeLine, a program that helps low income families afford internet and cell service. A decade later undocumented people still can’t get it.
State GovernmentFebruary 21, 2024U.S. Senate contenders make their final debate argumentsDemocrats Barbara Lee, Katie Porter and Adam Schiff and Republican Steve Garvey face off in their third and final televised debate in the U.S. Senate primary. California voters have two more weeks to turn in their ballots.
EnvironmentFebruary 20, 2024Saturated California gets more rain and snow, but so far escapes severe damage it saw only weeks agoMuch of saturated California remains under threat of floods as the latest winter storm blows through, but so far the state has escaped the severity of damage spawned by a recent atmospheric river.
Housing and HomelessnessFebruary 20, 2024How far can cities go to clear homeless camps? The U.S. Supreme Court will decideLower courts have said it's unconstitutional to punish people for sleeping outside if no shelter is available. Cities say these rulings have paralyzed their efforts to manage growing tent encampments.
ClassicalFebruary 20, 2024Jennifer ReasonSacramento’s ‘Music At Noon’ concert series to celebrate thousandth performance in MayThe series was started in 2002 by Brad Slocum, an organist at Westminster Presbyterian Church, and has solidified itself as an institution in the musical culture of Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareFebruary 20, 2024A record number of Californians are visiting emergency rooms for dog bitesThere were nearly 50,000 emergency room visits for dog bites in California in 2022. The rate of such visits per capita is up about 70% since 2005.
State GovernmentFebruary 16, 2024A bill for every problem? Why California lawmakers introduce longshotsFaced with a huge budget deficit, legislators are on warning not to expect bills with a high price tag to pass. But that’s not always the goal of introducing bills.
Sacramento RegionFebruary 16, 2024Chris HaganCapRadio interim general manager to vacate role, stay on as 'special consultant'Tom Karlo, the former head of KPBS in San Diego, joined the Sacramento NPR member station in August. He has overseen layoffs and navigated the release of a devastating financial audit, but the station says ratings and revenue have increased.
State GovernmentFebruary 16, 2024It’s the only store for dozens of miles. PG&E’s latest rate hikes could put it out of businessHigh electric bills consumed 65% of a rural grocery store’s profit last year. Owners say they may close the store because of PG&E rate hikes.
Sacramento RegionFebruary 15, 2024Manola SecairaClaire Morgan1 down, 2 to go: Trifecta of storms to hit Sacramento this weekendThese storms likely won’t bring winds as strong as what the region saw earlier this month, but heavy rain might cause some ponds to form in roadways or minor flooding. We’ll also likely see more snow in the mountains, which could impact travel.
Sacramento RegionFebruary 15, 2024Tony RodriguezYoung teens and adults lead Florin Road litter abatement effortsYoung adults spearhead Florin Road cleanup efforts, part of broader South Sacramento revitalization. Led by the Florin Road Beautification Project, they address litter four times weekly, promoting empathy and community pride.
