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Health Care

Public health officials urge mpox vaccinations ahead of LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations

In an open letter, California’s head of STD control urged doctors to be vigilant about mpox spread in their communities. Sacramento’s LGBT Community Center has events scheduled all month to increase vaccination rates.

State Government

California Senate approves bill to limit police stops for headlights, expired registration

State Farm won’t sell new home insurance in California. Can the state shore up the market?

Matchmaking, parenting classes: The Sacramento Zoo's baby orangutan came after of years of careful planning

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Jazz

June 2, 2023

Chris Campbell

Blue Note Jazz Festival returns to Napa with Robert Glasper as the artist-in-residence

The three-day festival will return with Grammy Award-winning producer Robert Glasper as the artist-in-residence. Performers include Mary J. Blige, Chance the Rapper, Big Freedia and DJ Jazzy Jeff.

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State Government

June 2, 2023

Tax on short-term rentals like Airbnb could fund California affordable housing

A bill to tax Airbnb and other short-term rentals to fund affordable housing projects could be voted on by the Senate soon. The proposal has revived the debate over Airbnb and its role in the housing crisis.

Arts and Lifestyle

June 2, 2023

An experience for all: Sacramento area performing arts venues find new ways to take patrons with disabilities on the stage’s journey

The accessibility and accommodation services offered by Broadway Sacramento allow theater patrons with visual, hearing or mobility impairments options to help them fully appreciate the shows.

Race and Equity

June 1, 2023

Janelle Salanga

‘It’s not for them to decide’: Elk Grove Maidu family on regulating tribal regalia at graduation ceremonies

In 2019, California enacted a bill which codified California high school students’ right to wear cultural or tribal regalia during graduation ceremonies. Still, families face procedural hoops to jump through — which a task force aims to rectify.

State Government

June 1, 2023

Nicole Nixon

California Assembly advances bill to make tech platforms pay for journalism

News industry revenues have fallen as consumption shifts primarily to social media and other online platforms. A bill would require large social media companies to pay a monthly “journalism usage fee” to outlets.

May 31, 2023

Kristin Lam

Sacramento groups denounce anti-semitic remarks made at City Council meetings

The Jewish Federation of the Sacramento Region held a press conference following weeks of hateful comments at Sacramento City Council meetings.

May 31, 2023

Kristin Lam

Sacramento aims to reopen a public pool next summer. What do communities lose without access?

Public pools serve as community resources, local leaders and residents said, but the city not prioritizing funding for them can take away opportunities.

State Government

May 30, 2023

Newsom and Democratic lawmakers at odds over billions in health care funds

Gov. Gavin Newsom is getting pressure from his political allies to begin spending money on health care that the state raised by fining Californians who go without health insurance. But Newsom says the state can't afford to.

Health Care

May 30, 2023

WellSpace’s ‘Crib’ program provides temporary alternative to hospital or jail for unhoused people in crisis

WellSpace’s Crisis Receiving for Behavioral Health (CRBH) program — known as “Crib” — debuted in summer 2020. The crisis center allows subjects up to recuperate from a mental health crisis or substance intoxication for up to 24 hours on site.

Environment

May 30, 2023

California becomes the first state to phase out toxic hexavalent chromium

The state Air Resources Board voted last week to ban the substance known as chromium 6, giving platers several years to switch to an alternative the platers say won’t produce the same chrome shine.

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