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.
Health CareWellSpace’s ‘Crib’ program provides temporary alternative to hospital or jail for unhoused people in crisis
State GovernmentMay 31, 2023Nicole NixonCalifornia Senate approves bill to limit police stops for headlights, expired registrationSen. Steven Bradford’s SB50 would prohibit police from pulling someone over for a minor infraction related to lighting, registration or license plates alone.
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.
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.
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.
May 26, 2023Chris NicholsGrand jury report says Sacramento region lacks coordinated approach to tackling homelessnessIn its report, the Sacramento County Grand Jury called on the region’s local governments to form a Joint Powers Authority to confront the growing crisis.
State GovernmentMay 26, 2023Nicole NixonFentanyl bills advance at the California Legislature, but divisions on approach remainJust one of the bills would raise the penalty for dealers carrying at least a kilogram — or a little than two pounds — of fentanyl, aligning it with penalties for possessing large amounts of heroin and other drugs.
State GovernmentMay 26, 2023New report says Cal State has $1.5 billion funding gap, suggests tuition hikesA new analysis shows that the California State University system doesn’t make or receive enough money to cover its costs, even with state support. The report and lawmakers urge the system to increase tuition, but even that might not be enough.
EnvironmentMay 25, 2023Vicki GonzalezAlmond hulls in your coffee? Some growers look to upcycle almond byproducts into foodAlmonds are a very water-intensive product to grow. The California Almond Board hopes to reduce waste by developing methods of upcycling almond hulls into products for human consumption. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Mid Pacific | BonusMay 25, 2023BONUS EPISODE: Introducing the Proudly Asian PodcastHow does it feel when someone denies your lived experience? In this “Mid Pacific” bonus, you'll hear stories from a variety of people dealing with this issue as told to the “Proudly Asian” podcast hosted by Isabel Wong. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentMay 25, 2023As wildfire smoke worsens public health, government watchdog calls EPA response 'ad hoc'Congressional investigators say the use of a regulatory loophole to erase smoke pollution from the official record is on the rise.
