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Some 1.58 million people call Sacramento County home and about a third live in the city of Sacramento. All count on local governments to provide public services, but agencies have a long history of inequitably distributing funding and resources. Politicians elected to represent their neighbors do not always act in ways that reflect interests of their diverse communities.
As CapRadio’s Sacramento Government Reporter, I focus on covering Sacramento City Hall and connecting policy decisions to people’s daily lives. I examine the extent to which local governments in the Sacramento metro area serve all of their diverse communities and report on how agencies can equitably improve people’s quality of life. I also highlight opportunities to and residents who actively shape our local politics.
Got any suggestions or questions about local government in the Sacramento area? Please let me know, because I want my work to serve the community.
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November 27, 2023
Court filings show Sean Loloee’s legal team also asked a judge to seal search warrants that federal officers served in late October.
November 21, 2023
The Sacramento Ethics Commission dismissed complaints alleging that City Council member Katie Valenzuela and mayoral candidate Flo Cofer violated city campaign fundraising rules.
November 15, 2023
Voters will decide whether to approve changes to the tax, which hasn’t been adjusted for inflation since 1991.
November 8, 2023
Located on Watt Avenue, the site is expected to provide safe parking for up to 30 people experiencing homelessness.
November 7, 2023
The candidate field for one Sacramento City Council seat is especially crowded compared to the number of people running for other seats.
October 31, 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor investigated Sean Loloee’s Viva Supermarket businesses several times dating back to 2009, before filing a lawsuit in April 2022.
October 27, 2023
Sacramento Jewish Americans and supporters are calling for the release of people taken hostage in Israel.
From the state Capitol to McClatchy High School, hundreds of people in Sacramento have participated in rallies supporting Palestine.
October 17, 2023
See how Sacramento mayoral candidates responded to questions on issues ranging from homelessness to music to the city government structure.
October 13, 2023
Organizers say rallying people to give public comment helps share personal testimonies with decision-makers and build movements.
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