State GovernmentWith the death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who will Newsom appoint?The death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein means that Gov. Newsom has to decide who will fill her seat. He has said he would appoint a caretaker, not one of the three Democrats who are already running.
Audit finds CapRadio mismanaged funds, questions station’s ability to pay for costly downtown projects
EnvironmentSacramento set to activate its biggest groundwater plant. Why some might notice tap water change
State GovernmentSeptember 29, 2023Gavin Newsom signs law boosting minimum wage for fast-food workers. Is $20 enough?More than half a million fast food workers, mostly minorities and women, will earn higher minimum wage because Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a fast food bill Thursday. But some say that’s not a living wage.
Arts and LifestyleSeptember 29, 2023Chris HaganVicki GonzalezSacramento lowriding community tells its story in new museum exhibit“Boulevard Dreams” celebrates the history and culture of lowriding in Sacramento and California. The exhibit is at the Sacramento History Museum through Jan. 21. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSeptember 29, 2023California's Dianne Feinstein, longest serving woman in the Senate, has died at 90Feinstein suddenly became the mayor of San Francisco in 1978 when Harvey Milk was assassinated. Later she was elected to the U.S. Senate after male senators grilled Anita Hill in public hearings.
Arts and LifestyleSeptember 28, 2023This week's harvest moon will be the last supermoon of the yearA supermoon occurs when the moon is closest to Earth along its elliptical orbit, which means it can appear larger and brighter to viewers. The last one of the year will be visible Thursday and Friday.
This Is What It Feels Like | Episode 1September 27, 2023Navigating the U.S. Healthcare System as a Trans PersonAs gender-affirming healthcare has become the target of political zealots across the country, you’ll meet three people who have utilized these life-saving services. What would you endure to live your best life? Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSeptember 26, 2023California education chief Tony Thurmond says he is running for governor in 2026California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond is running for governor in 2026. If elected, he would be the first Black person to hold the job.
Health CareSeptember 26, 2023Kate WolffeHome care workers camp outside Sacramento County Board chambers for higher payAt-home care workers in the county are being paid $16.50 per hour, and negotiations have stalled on a new contract. A dozen unionized caretakers are camping outside until Wednesday morning in protest.
State GovernmentSeptember 26, 2023Newsom vetoes bill that would require human drivers ride in autonomous trucksThe bill would have banned self-driving trucks weighing more than 10,000 pounds — ranging from UPS delivery vans to massive big rigs — from operating on public roads unless a human driver is on board.
Health CareSeptember 26, 2023Janelle SalangaKate WolffeWhat to know about getting your COVID booster in SacramentoThe CDC recommends anyone over 6 months old get the updated vaccine. Sacramento’s Immunization Program Manager says the latest shot is making its way into the region, although the slow rollout is causing some confusion.
BusinessSeptember 26, 2023Rich IbarraIf national parks close during a government shutdown, California tourism could take a hitYosemite sees about 3.5 million visitors a year, which translates to millions of tourism dollars to Tuolumne and Mariposa counties. A government shutdown could hurt communities that rely on tourism.
