State GovernmentCalifornia’s draft redistricting maps spark public participation concernsNovember 11, 2021 | Nicole NixonIn the hours before draft maps were approved Wednesday, the public couldn’t even view them.
Health CareAll adults can get a COVID vaccine booster in California, not just those CDC listedNovember 11, 2021Nearly 14% of all fully vaccinated adults 18 and older across the state have received a booster shot, according to CDC.
What you need to know about redistricting in the city of SacramentoNovember 11, 2021 | Kris HooksSacramento’s redistricting commission is in the process of redrawing City Council districts, something that happens across the country every decade following the results of the decennial U.S. census.
Interview: Colour of Music festival highlights Black classical musicians and composersNovember 11, 2021 | Vicki GonzalezThe music festival is in Sacramento through Nov. 13, bringing together classically trained Black musicians to perform songs from composers of African descent. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareInterview: Dr. Ghaly on what California parents should know about vaccines for kids 5- to 11-year-oldsNovember 11, 2021 | Vicki Gonzalez | Tiffany LewWith kids ages 5-11 now eligible to get vaccinated for COVID-19, California Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. Mark Ghaly discusses what the state is doing to make the vaccine available and what it could mean for schools going forward. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWinged warning: Migrating birds hit hard by California’s droughtNovember 11, 2021As the drought dries up California’s wetlands, traveling birds such as ducks, geese and eagles are struggling to survive and breed. “This drought is bad. The odds are against us,” a state expert said.
State GovernmentAs San Joaquin County grows, community leaders want political representation closer to homeNovember 9, 2021 | Nicole NixonAfter decades of not feeling prioritized by state and federal representatives, community leaders in this booming, urban-rural county are banding together to call for political maps that don’t split the county up. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Here’s what California could do to help fix the supply chainNovember 7, 2021Global supply chain problems have led to a massive backup at Southern California ports. California lawmakers are asking experts about what the state could do to help .
ClassicalArtist Spotlight: Isata Kanneh-MasonNovember 6, 2021 | Jennifer ReasonThe eldest sibling of Britain’s first family of music makes a splash with her recent album, “Summertime.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityNew cooking classes, student gardens at Sacramento elementary school aim to address food insecurityNovember 5, 2021 | Janelle SalangaThe cooking school will open to the public in spring 2022 and is part of a continued effort by Sacramento City Unified School District to combat food insecurity and improve student health.
