Arts and Lifestyle‘We keep each other safe’: LGBTQ+ community members explore ways to preserve the spirit of Pride in safety, sponsorship choicesCelebrating Pride carries more weight for many queer and trans people this year, but efforts to create a space for joy persist.
Health CareJune 10, 2023California confronts the threat of ‘tranq’ as overdose crisis ragesCalifornia officials are stepping up efforts to combat the spread of xylazine, a powerful animal sedative that’s increasingly being used by people, often with devastating results.
State GovernmentJune 10, 2023California ranchers intentionally violated an emergency water order. Now lawmakers want to triple the finesThe legislation would expand California’s authority to fine water scofflaws who keep pumping. Even if fines had reached $10,000 a day, “I’m not so sure we wouldn’t have done it again,” one rancher says.
Health CareJune 10, 2023FDA advisers endorse new RSV antibody drug for babiesA panel of experts to the Food and Drug Administration has recommended the agency approve a long-acting antibody drug that can protect infants from the seasonal virus, RSV.
June 8, 2023Trump indicted in case of alleged mishandling of government secretsThe former president has been indicted on seven counts, including willful retention of information related to national defense and at least one false statements charge, a source tells NPR.
June 8, 2023California expands partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to make free books available to kids under 5All Californians under 5 will be eligible for a free monthly book in English or Spanish thanks to the expansion of a partnership between California and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
June 7, 2023California rent relief is still available for thousands of tenants who were denied COVID assistanceThousands of Californians who lost work during the pandemic are struggling with debt. A new settlement makes COVID rent relief available to tens of thousands of tenants.
June 7, 2023Kristin LamWhy do extremists bring conspiracies to public meetings? Sacramento State professor gives contextChristopher Towler, a Sacramento State associate professor of political science, gives national and historical context to the issue of hate speech in public meetings.
JazzJune 7, 2023Chris CampbellTina Turner’s legacy goes beyond music — Get to know her in 5 songsQueen of Rock ‘n’ Roll Tina Turner died last month at the age of 83 in her Swiss home. CapRadio’s Chris Campbell chose five standout songs by the singer in remembrance of her life and illustrious career. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
June 7, 2023Janelle SalangaA home-grown Sacramentan in the Oval Office? Cornel West announces presidential candidacyThe 70-year-old “Sacramentan to the core” educator and author grew up in the Glen Elder and South Land Park neighborhoods. He’s a third-party candidate represented by the progressive People’s Party.
ImmigrationJune 6, 2023Nicole NixonClaire Morgan‘Bring it on’: Sacramento faith leaders welcome migrants flown from Texas with phones, clothes and lawyersFlorida officials confirmed they were involved in transporting the asylum seekers and rebuffed claims of kidnapping by Calif. Governor Gavin Newsom.
