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Janelle Salanga

Northern California Reporter

The Central Valley is something that is incredibly personal to me. Having grown up, studied and worked in the valley, I’ve learned that there are stories in every corner of every city here: stories about intergenerational organizing, environmental (in)justice and the labor that feeds much of California, among others. 

I see journalism as a tool for record-keeping and nuancing “stereotypical” or “sensational” narratives. I want to see media act less transactionally, meet people where they are and ground my reporting in a deep understanding of regional context. Through being in the valley, which lies at the core of Northern California, I’ve learned a little bit about that context — but I am always learning more, and your stories play a huge role in that. 

As CapRadio’s Northern California reporter, I operate from an understanding of the breadth of perspectives here and the societal and structural inequities between the communities within the region. I’m particularly passionate about covering stories about groups of people that have been disempowered by current social structures.

If there’s something I should be covering about Northern California — whether a topic or a specific story — let me know! This region is one we share.

 

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    Stories by Janelle Salanga

  • Kris Hooks / CapRadio

    R&B, new soul and hip-hop festival Sol Blume returns to Sacramento for a fourth year

    February 2, 2023

    Tickets for the festival, headlined by Brent Faiyaz and Kehlani, are on sale now. Like in 2022, it’ll take place in Discovery Park, where it drew tens of thousands of attendees.

  • Kevin Gomez Jr.

    North Davis store becomes first Peet's Coffee in the country to form a union

    January 31, 2023

    The north Davis location is the first of Peet’s 336 nationwide locations to unionize. Other locations in Northern California have approached SEIU 1021 about following suit.

  • Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

    Q&A: Owner of Sacramento-area tree removal service discusses storm’s impact on business

    January 20, 2023

    Michael Ganchenko, who has owned Kingdom Tree Service for seven years, said he received at least 5 times more calls for service during the inclement weather than expected for early January.

  • Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

    High winds knocked down a tree at or near where you live? Here are some do’s and don’ts.

    January 10, 2023

    There have been over 1,000 reports of downed trees in the city of Sacramento since the New Year’s Day storm; some have also taken power lines with them.

  • AP Photo/Jeff Chiu

    Power out? Here’s where to find charging centers, warming shelters in Yolo, San Joaquin, Sacramento counties

    January 4, 2023

    In light of possible outages, CapRadio has compiled a list of local charging zones and warming shelters opened by Sacramento-area cities and counties.

  • Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

    How to prepare for incoming Sacramento-area winter storms

    January 3, 2023

    A powerful series of winter storms has pummeled Northern California since New Year's weekend — but the inclement weather isn't finished. Here's what you need to know to stay safe during flooding, blustery winds and potential power outages.

  • Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

    Sacramento re-opens motel program, warming centers during winter storms

    December 28, 2022

    With continued rain in Sacramento’s forecast, city and county officials have activated severe weather response programs to help those seeking relief from cold, wet weather.

  • Janelle Salanga / CapRadio

    UC graduate worker unions forge tentative deals that could end the strike — but not all workers are celebrating

    December 27, 2022

    A majority of union members voted to approve the tentative agreements, union leaders announced Dec. 23. Though the strike is ending, there remains some concern and contention over the approved contracts.

  • AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli

    10 new California laws that go into effect in 2023

    December 27, 2022

    From aspiring to end prison pipelines to wage increases and reproductive-rights protections, these new laws will affect change in the Golden State.

  • AP Photo/Jae C. Hong

    Tips for making holiday gatherings safer (or deciding when to skip them)

    December 19, 2022

    Health experts share tips on how to keep yourself and your family healthy, so if you choose to gather to celebrate, virus is less likely to join you.

 

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