Arts and LifestyleCalifornia’s first Black-led conservancy acquires hundreds of acres in Placer CountyThe land is located 70 miles northeast of Sacramento and features 650 acres of open space, with lakes and trails the group plans to open to the public. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
November 30, 2023Srishti PrabhaA local historic site designation could help revitalize a North Sacramento school buildingAfter passing through the preservation commission this month, the item is set to be on the City Council’s docket early next year. The building is already listed on the national and state registers as a historic site, but not on the local register.
State GovernmentNovember 30, 2023Debating Ron DeSantis could benefit Gavin Newsom's political ambitionsTwo of the nation's most high profile governors will debate Thursday night in Georgia, even though only one of them is actually running for president in 2024.
State GovernmentNovember 29, 2023Chris NicholsSacramento region eyes new round of homeless encampment fundsThe state’s Encampment Resolution Funding program requires cities and counties to come up with plans for how to shelter or house people living in the camps.
State GovernmentNovember 29, 2023Nicole NixonSacramento’s Kevin McCarty hoping to strike ‘balance’ as chair of Assembly public safety committeeThe Democrat was appointed last week to head the committee, which was criticized by parents for not doing more to penalize fentanyl dealers. He spoke with CapRadio’s Nicole Nixon about his approach to the new role and his bid for mayor of Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleNovember 29, 2023Kristin LamNew Sacramento study recommends ways to improve the city’s entertainment economyNighttime economy manager Tina Lee-Vogt says the City Council might be able to vote on recommended changes to city rules in January or February.
State GovernmentNovember 29, 2023California vs. Florida: What you need to know before the Newsom-DeSantis debateWhat to know about COVID, homelessness and more before watching Gavin Newsom and Ron DeSantis debate on Fox.
State GovernmentNovember 29, 2023Many rural California communities are desperate for school construction money. Will a new bond measure offer enough help?Small, rural districts often struggle to pass local bond measures to pay for school construction and repairs. In some cases, leaking roofs, dry rot and broken air conditioners haven’t been fixed in years.
November 28, 2023Oakland is getting a new minor league team — the Oakland B'sOakland is getting a new minor league baseball team, the Oakland B's. The expansion independent club announced plans Tuesday to begin play in the Pioneer League come May of 2024, with its first home games set for July at Laney College.
EducationNovember 28, 2023California faces big challenges to implement new math guidelinesAfter a contentious process to revise and approve the state's math framework, California policymakers must now figure out how to implement the new recommendations.
Arts and LifestyleNovember 27, 2023Find your next favorite read with NPR's Books We LoveNPR’s Books We Love has returned with hundreds of recommendations and a way to find just the one that’s just right for you. Andrew Limbong, host of NPR’s “Book of the Day” podcast, breaks down how to use it and shares his top picks. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
