Grand jury report says Sacramento region lacks coordinated approach to tackling homelessnessIn its report, the Sacramento County Grand Jury called on the region’s local governments to form a Joint Powers Authority to confront the growing crisis.
State GovernmentFentanyl bills advance at the California Legislature, but divisions on approach remain
State GovernmentMay 26, 2023New report says Cal State has $1.5 billion funding gap, suggests tuition hikesA new analysis shows that the California State University system doesn’t make or receive enough money to cover its costs, even with state support. The report and lawmakers urge the system to increase tuition, but even that might not be enough.
EnvironmentMay 25, 2023Vicki GonzalezAlmond hulls in your coffee? Some growers look to upcycle almond byproducts into foodAlmonds are a very water-intensive product to grow. The California Almond Board hopes to reduce waste by developing methods of upcycling almond hulls into products for human consumption. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Mid Pacific | BonusMay 25, 2023BONUS EPISODE: Introducing the Proudly Asian PodcastHow does it feel when someone denies your lived experience? In this “Mid Pacific” bonus, you'll hear stories from a variety of people dealing with this issue as told to the “Proudly Asian” podcast hosted by Isabel Wong. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentMay 25, 2023As wildfire smoke worsens public health, government watchdog calls EPA response 'ad hoc'Congressional investigators say the use of a regulatory loophole to erase smoke pollution from the official record is on the rise.
May 24, 2023Chris NicholsCity of Sacramento approves emergency home repair program for low-income homeownersCity officials say the goal of the pilot program is to maintain Sacramento’s aging housing stock and keep families who can’t afford major repairs in their homes.
State GovernmentMay 24, 2023Mike HagertyDelta Tunnel plan touted by Newsom gets push-back from Congress memberCongressman Josh Harder, who represents the Stockton area and has been opposed to the Delta tunnels project for five years, is speaking out against the governor's move.
May 24, 2023Claire MorganThe new president of Sacramento State is also an alumnusJ. Luke Wood earned both his bachelor and master’s degrees at the university. He is set to take over as president on July 16.
EnvironmentMay 23, 2023Colorado River deal: What does it mean for California?Southern California growers agreed to use less water through 2026 and receive federal funds in return. But it’s not a long-term solution to the Colorado River’s water woes.
State GovernmentMay 23, 2023Steve MilneNicole NixonA California bill would limit housing security deposits to one month’s rentCurrently, landlords can ask for security deposits of up to three months’ rent for some apartments. Assembly member Matt Haney (D-San Francisco)’s AB 12 would limit it to one month’s rent.
May 23, 2023Kristin LamSacramento County supervisors OK 36% salary increase for themselvesThe new annual salary of $173,398 will go into effect on June 4, a county spokesperson confirmed.
