BusinessArmed with traffic cones, protesters are immobilizing driverless carsAugust 28, 2023Self-driving cars have flooded San Francisco's streets, and not everyone is happy. Street activists have been using a low-tech solution to incapacitate the vehicles.
Food and Sustainability‘You’ll keep coming back’: Sacramento’s Moonbelly Bakery celebrates 1 yearAugust 22, 2023 | Janelle SalangaThe East Sacramento bakery has quickly become a local favorite and community fixture with its pastry and sandwich offerings and family-friendly activities like live bluegrass and librarian storytelling.
Arts and LifestyleFirst study on Sacramento music economy finds city needs more performance venuesAugust 21, 2023 | Kristin LamThe study also found Sacramento’s music industry is more white and male than the region’s general population — at least based on the respondents.
BusinessPlacerville’s historic Bell Tower Plaza could become a wedding venueAugust 18, 2023 | Steve MilneCity council members voted to allow a limited test-run of three weddings — and then revisit the program.
BusinessCalifornia allows robo-taxis to expand and emergency responders aren't happyAugust 13, 2023In a 3-1 vote, California's transportation regulator allows self-driving car companies to expand their programs in the state — despite opposition from police and fire departments.
BusinessSacramento leaders propose policy package aimed at preventing homelessnessAugust 10, 2023 | Kristin Lam | Kate WolffeThe proposals focus on strengthening rental protections and building more affordable housing — from developers who pay fair wages.
EnvironmentSacramento could be home to the nation’s biggest electric truck charging depotAugust 10, 2023 | Kristin LamThe public station will be geared toward commercial trucks driving through the Interstate 5 corridor and could open in 2025.
Business‘Staggering solidarity’: How California’s summer strikes broke down wealth, class barriersAugust 9, 2023Showing solidarity with other social classes is a prominent union strategy in the so-called “hot labor summer” sweeping California. It’s too soon to say if the inter-union activity will get employers to bargain.
Arts and Lifestyle‘A safe place to express myself’: Luna’s Cafe closes after 40 years in SacramentoAugust 4, 2023 | Paul ConleyLocals say Luna’s Cafe — and the man behind it, Art Luna — have made an inexplicable impact on Sacramento’s arts scene. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
