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Janelle Salanga

Northern California Reporter

The Central Valley is something that is incredibly personal to me. Having grown up, studied and worked in the valley, I’ve learned that there are stories in every corner of every city here: stories about intergenerational organizing, environmental (in)justice and the labor that feeds much of California, among others. 

I see journalism as a tool for record-keeping and nuancing “stereotypical” or “sensational” narratives. I want to see media act less transactionally, meet people where they are and ground my reporting in a deep understanding of regional context. Through being in the valley, which lies at the core of Northern California, I’ve learned a little bit about that context — but I am always learning more, and your stories play a huge role in that. 

As CapRadio’s Northern California reporter, I operate from an understanding of the breadth of perspectives here and the societal and structural inequities between the communities within the region. I’m particularly passionate about covering stories about groups of people that have been disempowered by current social structures.

If there’s something I should be covering about Northern California — whether a topic or a specific story — let me know! This region is one we share.

 

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    Stories by Janelle Salanga

  • Fred Greaves / California Department of Water Resources

    As snow and rain pummel Northern California again, here’s how to prepare

    March 10, 2023

    Who might be susceptible to flooding, what to do if you’re snowed inside your car or vehicle and more.

  • Janelle Salanga/CapRadio

    CalFresh emergency benefits end this month — here’s what to know

    March 3, 2023

    How your benefits might change, where to access free food in the area, how to get involved in community efforts to share food and more.

  • Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

    COVID-19 states of emergency are ending. Here’s what’s changing.

    February 28, 2023

    As infections plateau, the state and federal government are lifting the states of emergency for COVID. Here’s what local public health figures say and where you can still find testing, treatment and other resources in the Sacramento area.

  • Janelle Salanga/CapRadio

    Sacramento Starbucks stores file to unionize, following broader wave of national organizing

    February 27, 2023

    Workers at the two stores — one in midtown and the other in the Downtown Commons area — say they’re hoping unionization will push the company to respond to safety concerns, low pay and understaffing at both locations.

  • Janelle Salanga / CapRadio

    Sacramento Public Library system opens community sessions, survey for feedback on facilities

    February 14, 2023

    The sessions will run through March, with the survey closing soon after. Input will shape the library system’s first facilities master plan since 2007.

  • Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

    Chinese New Year celebration returns to historic Chinese town of Locke

    February 10, 2023

    The public event, which was paused for two years due to the pandemic, will feature a lion dance, a painting and calligraphy contest and a lecture on New Year food and cooking.

  • Kris Hooks / CapRadio

    R&B, new soul and hip-hop festival Sol Blume returns to Sacramento for a fourth year

    February 2, 2023

    Tickets for the festival, headlined by Brent Faiyaz and Kehlani, are on sale now. Like in 2022, it’ll take place in Discovery Park, where it drew tens of thousands of attendees.

  • Kevin Gomez Jr.

    North Davis store becomes first Peet's Coffee in the country to form a union

    January 31, 2023

    The north Davis location is the first of Peet’s 336 nationwide locations to unionize. Other locations in Northern California have approached SEIU 1021 about following suit.

  • Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

    Q&A: Owner of Sacramento-area tree removal service discusses storm’s impact on business

    January 20, 2023

    Michael Ganchenko, who has owned Kingdom Tree Service for seven years, said he received at least 5 times more calls for service during the inclement weather than expected for early January.

  • Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

    High winds knocked down a tree at or near where you live? Here are some do’s and don’ts.

    January 10, 2023

    There have been over 1,000 reports of downed trees in the city of Sacramento since the New Year’s Day storm; some have also taken power lines with them.

 

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