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Kristin Lam

Sacramento Government Reporter

Some 1.58 million people call Sacramento County home and about a third live in the city of Sacramento. All count on local governments to provide public services, but agencies have a long history of inequitably distributing funding and resources. Politicians elected to represent their neighbors do not always act in ways that reflect interests of their diverse communities. 

As CapRadio’s Sacramento Government Reporter, I focus on covering Sacramento City Hall and connecting policy decisions to people’s daily lives. I examine the extent to which local governments in the Sacramento metro area serve all of their diverse communities and report on how agencies can equitably improve people’s quality of life. I also highlight opportunities to and residents who actively shape our local politics.

Got any suggestions or questions about local government in the Sacramento area? Please let me know, because I want my work to serve the community. 

 

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    Stories by Kristin Lam

  • Kristin Lam / CapRadio

    Disaster recovery center connects Sacramento-area winter storm victims to help

    January 26, 2023

    The center in Galt can help Sacramento-area residents deal with the aftermath of winter storms that brought strong winds and flooding.

  • Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

    Sacramento County ordered Wilton to evacuate because of flooding. Here’s why some residents didn’t.

    January 17, 2023

    When the county issues a flood evacuation order, it means people need to leave. But some Wilton residents chose not to for a variety of reasons.

  • Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

    Sacramento County has a new District Attorney. Thien Ho sworn in, marking a first

    January 3, 2023

    Thien Ho is the first person of color to serve as the Sacramento County District Attorney. He says he plans to create an advisory council representing diverse communities.

  • AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File

    Sacramento-area United Way appeals for guaranteed income funding from new state program

    December 28, 2022

    The local United Way along with the city and county of Sacramento had committed matching funds for California’s guaranteed income pilot program.

  • 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.

  • Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

    Curious how Sacramento is spending COVID relief funds? City dashboard breaks it down

    December 22, 2022

    The city of Sacramento received just over $112 million in coronavirus relief funds from the federal American Rescue Plan Act. A tool shows how the city is spending it.

  • Courtesy of the city

    Sacramento City Council guide: Here’s what it does and how residents can engage with it

    December 13, 2022

    Here’s a guide to how the Sacramento City Council works and how residents can engage with elected officials who represent them. CapRadio News will keep this guide updated.

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    A majority-women Sacramento City Council swears in for the second time in city history

    December 12, 2022

    Sacramento has a majority-women City Council for the first time since 1992, but experts say threats against female candidates and elected officials have escalated.

  • Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

    Sacramento city and county approve homelessness partnership

    December 6, 2022

    The city and county of Sacramento approved a homeless services partnership agreement, which lasts for five years and was spurred by the city’s Emergency Shelter and Enforcement Act.

  • Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

    Here's what we know about Sacramento County Election 2022 results

    December 6, 2022

    CapRadio will provide updates on preliminary results for Sacramento County 2022 Midterm Elections here.

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