EnvironmentNew California bills hope to mitigate health impacts linked to living near oil, gas wellsAfter a 2022 law that would have established a buffer between new oil and gas wells and community areas was put on hold, advocates have sought other ways of addressing the issue.
EducationMay 7, 2024California could require kids to learn how to manage money. Should voters decide curriculum?A ballot initiative that would require a personal finance class in high school circumvents the usual process for curriculum changes.
EducationMay 6, 2024California colleges agree on how to interpret in-state tuition law for undocumented studentsAdvocates say many students have been wrongfully denied in-state tuition because of misinformation and different interpretations of the law.
EnvironmentMay 6, 2024Sierra Nevada records snowiest day of the season from brief but potent California stormA weekend spring storm that drenched the San Francisco Bay area and closed Northern California mountain highways also set a single-day snowfall record in the Sierra Nevada.
Health CareMay 6, 2024California is investing $500M in therapy apps for youth. Advocates fear it won’t pay off.California launched two teletherapy apps as part of the governor’s $500 million foray into health technology with private companies. But the rollout has been so slow that social workers worry youths who need clinical care won’t get referrals.
Sacramento RegionMay 3, 2024Kristin LamCity says Camp Resolution can continue operation, will hold off on terminating leaseIn a letter, Sacramento city officials said the self-governed homeless encampment could stay “if various conditions are met,” including limiting where people can live in their vehicles due to contaminated soil.
Sacramento RegionMay 3, 2024Don’t put your umbrellas away yet: Late spring storm brings rain, snow to Northern CaliforniaSacramento could see a half to 1 inch of rain, while 4-8 inches of snow could fall at higher elevations in the Sierra Saturday. Forecasters expect dry weather to return by Sunday.
EnvironmentMay 3, 2024Manola SecairaSacramento temperature blanket 2024: Cool weather continued in March, AprilWeather-wise, things have been pretty chill — no pun intended. Cooler temperatures and precipitation have put us in a better spot ahead of wildfire season.
Sacramento RegionMay 2, 2024Claire MorganTony RodriguezChris HaganPro-Palestine encampment at Sac State permitted to stay through May 8, university saysThe group is led by Students for Justice in Palestine at Sac State, and demonstrators are asking for the university to divest from companies that do business with Israel.
Sacramento RegionMay 2, 2024Kristin LamCity of Sacramento releases budget plan to close deficit with cuts, fee increasesTo close the $66 million deficit, City Manager Howard Chan is proposing increasing parking and sports field fees, as well as cutting funding for some services.
EnvironmentMay 2, 2024Manola SecairaPresident Biden announces expansion of Berryessa Snow Mountain National MonumentEnvironmental advocates and tribes have rallied to include Molok Luyuk to the monument since 2015.