Sacramento RegionSacramento appoints interim District 2 City Council member to fill Sean Loloee vacancyShoun Thao, executive director of Hmong Youth and Parents United, will serve as the District 2 City Council member until early December.
State GovernmentMarch 28, 2024Nicole NixonIs California headed for another tax revolt?It’s an eternal struggle in California: Businesses want to cut taxes while governments say doing so would decimate services. Three competing measures headed for the November ballot could drastically change California’s tax landscape.
State GovernmentMarch 27, 2024Former state Controller Betty Yee announces campaign for California governorCalifornia's former Controller Betty Yee says she will run for governor in 2026. She announced her candidacy Wednesday and will compete against a strong field of Democrats.
Health CareMarch 27, 2024Supreme Court seems doubtful of challenge to abortion pillAt issue in the case is more than abortion rights. It's the entire structure of the FDA's regulatory power to approve drugs and continually evaluate their safety.
EnvironmentMarch 27, 2024You might spot a mountain lion in California, but attacks like the one that killed a man are rareA mountain lion killed a man and seriously wounded his brother last weekend in El Dorado County. But such attacks on humans are rare.
Sacramento RegionMarch 26, 2024Kristin LamSacramento mayoral race: Pan, Hansen concede; Cofer, McCarty proceed to November runoffThe county elections office is close to finalizing the results of the race for Sacramento mayor. Dr. Flo Cofer and Kevin McCarty will likely face off in November.
State GovernmentMarch 26, 2024Who is Nicole Shanahan, the California philanthropist picked by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his running mate?Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has picked a California lawyer and philanthropist who’s never held elected office to be his running mate in his independent bid for president.
ClassicalMarch 26, 2024Jennifer ReasonWomen in Music: Carrie HennesseyJennifer Reason continues the celebration of Women’s History Month with a local opera star who is using her talents and experience in the industry to pioneer creative therapy for others. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionMarch 26, 2024Kristin LamSacramento Gaza cease-fire resolution leaves rifts within Jewish, Muslim communitiesJewish and Muslim Sacramento community members shared reflections on the City Council’s cease-fire resolution and the process of passing it.
EnvironmentMarch 26, 2024Manola SecairaOn April 8, Californians can view a partial solar eclipseAt no point is it safe to look directly at the sun during a partial eclipse. However, with glasses made for viewing solar eclipses or telescopes fitted with the right equipment, Californians can still witness the April 8 event.
EnvironmentMarch 26, 2024On eclipse day, hundreds of students will send up balloons for scienceThe NASA-backed Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project puts students in charge of a bold scientific endeavor to study the April 8 total solar eclipse.