Health CarePublic health officials urge mpox vaccinations ahead of LGBTQ+ Pride celebrationsIn 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 GovernmentCalifornia Senate approves bill to limit police stops for headlights, expired registration
Matchmaking, parenting classes: The Sacramento Zoo's baby orangutan came after of years of careful planning
Arts and LifestyleJune 2, 2023An experience for all: Sacramento area performing arts venues find new ways to take patrons with disabilities on the stage’s journeyThe 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 EquityJune 1, 2023Janelle Salanga‘It’s not for them to decide’: Elk Grove Maidu family on regulating tribal regalia at graduation ceremoniesIn 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 GovernmentJune 1, 2023Nicole NixonCalifornia Assembly advances bill to make tech platforms pay for journalismNews 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, 2023Kristin LamSacramento groups denounce anti-semitic remarks made at City Council meetingsThe Jewish Federation of the Sacramento Region held a press conference following weeks of hateful comments at Sacramento City Council meetings.
May 31, 2023Kristin LamSacramento 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 GovernmentMay 30, 2023Newsom and Democratic lawmakers at odds over billions in health care fundsGov. 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 CareMay 30, 2023WellSpace’s ‘Crib’ program provides temporary alternative to hospital or jail for unhoused people in crisisWellSpace’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.
EnvironmentMay 30, 2023California becomes the first state to phase out toxic hexavalent chromiumThe 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.
May 30, 2023Kristin LamSacramento 2024 mayor race: More candidates launch campaigns after Steinberg says he won’t runVoters will weigh in on the 2024 Sacramento mayoral election next March. The deadline for candidates to file paperwork to run is in December, but campaign announcements have begun.
EnvironmentMay 30, 2023Manola SecairaHow California’s record snowpack plays a part in wildfire seasonA wet winter brought record snowpack to California and might change how and where wildfires pop up in the state during warmer months.
