State GovernmentCalifornia extends Medi-Cal services to people about to leave incarcerationIt’s the first state in the country to get a program like this off the ground.
State GovernmentOctober 11, 2024Kate WolffeBy banning involuntary servitude, Proposition 6 could change the landscape of California prisonsProposition 6 promises to rid the state of involuntary servitude once and for all. It’s not clear how California prison labor would change. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentOctober 11, 2024Megan MyscofskiCalifornia GOP hopes Proposition 36 and Trump visit boost enthusiasmThe state has six close congressional races, and the GOP is looking to turn more people in those districts out to vote.
State GovernmentOctober 11, 2024California Senate passes bill aimed at preventing gas price spikesThe California state Senate has passed a bill aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking at the pump. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is backing the proposal.
State GovernmentOctober 11, 2024TikTok executives know about app’s effect on teens, lawsuit documents allegeIn communications newly revealed, TikTok executives discuss being aware of the harms caused by their app. TikTok officials were warned of the app’s dangers to minors.
Arts and LifestyleOctober 11, 2024Rare comet to streak across night sky. Here’s how you can see itYour unusual chance to see a comet in the sky is here. C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS was discovered by astronomers in 2023 — and will appear to the naked eye over the next couple weeks.
State GovernmentOctober 10, 2024Yes, voter fraud happens. But it's rare and election offices have safeguards to catch itThe nation’s multilayered election processes provide many safeguards that keep voter fraud generally detectable and rare. That's the assessment of current and former election administrators of both parties.
EducationOctober 10, 2024Some students are fighting to stay in college after the FAFSA delayed financial aidStudents had to make all kinds of decisions about college before knowing how much financial aid they would get. Now, some are scrambling to stay in school.
Sacramento RegionOctober 10, 2024Gerardo ZavalaSacramento’s culinary scene offers taste of diverse Hispanic cuisinesThese three establishments each offer something unique to Sacramento’s culinary scene. One brings authentic chocolate from Latin America, another makes authentic Salvadorian food and the last aims to introduce people to traditional Peruvian food.
ClassicalOctober 9, 2024Jennifer ReasonViolinist with ties to the area makes his debut at the Mondavi CenterRandall Goosby, who has connections to Sacramento and Davis, is at the forefront of a new generation of classical violinists. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionOctober 9, 2024Kristin LamSacramento County takes step to ban sale of intoxicating hemp productsSacramento County this month could pass a ban on selling intoxicating hemp products that supporters say would close loopholes in state and federal law.
