As Sacramento County Homeless Deaths Rise, African-Americans Are OverrepresentedAugust 5, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanUnhoused African Americans made up a disproportionate number of homeless deaths last year, according to a yearly report from the Sacramento Regional Coalition to End Homelessness.
State GovernmentMandate Diversity? California Bill Would Ban All-White Corporate BoardsAugust 5, 2020A bill in the state legislature aims to require people of color in the boardroom. Some say it’s unconstitutional, others say it is necessary to ensure diversity.
'Strong Mayor' Headed To Ballot Again In Sacramento. Here's How It Might Impact Your Everyday Life.August 4, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanExperts say concentrating power with one individual can create rapid change, but depending on who’s in office, it can also be dangerous for some neighborhoods.
California Unveils Waiver For Elementary Students To Return To ClassAugust 4, 2020 | Nicole NixonSome school districts can apply for a waiver even if their county is on the state’s monitoring list, though more than a dozen counties are stuck with remote learning for now.
Climate Change Could Lead To More Incidents Like The Oroville Dam Spillway Failures, Experts WarnAugust 4, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroClimate events that led to mass evacuations in the wake of the Oroville Dam spillway failure in 2017, could result in similar disasters in the future.
Nevada Says It Needs More Federal Aid To Survive Economic Effects Of COVID-19August 4, 2020 | Bert JohnsonNevada's two main sources of state revenue — sales tax and taxes on casino winnings — both depend heavily on tourism, which has been majorly impacted by COVID-19. The state is facing a $1.2 billion budget shortfall.
Health CareWatch: California Health Officials COVID-19 Update For August 4August 4, 2020Watch at 12 p.m. as California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly hosts a video conference to provide an update on COVID-19 in California.
How COVID-19 Has Impacted Income Inequality In NevadaAugust 4, 2020 | Bert JohnsonThe pandemic has upended the tourism industry, resulting in record high unemployment and a huge gap in the state’s budget. Here’s a look at how we got here, and what’s next for Nevada’s economy.
Health Care'Go On Medi-Cal To Get That': Why Californians With Mental Illness Are Dropping Private Insurance To Get Taxpayer-Funded TreatmentAugust 4, 2020In dozens of interviews, families, attorneys, judges, therapists and public officials agree: People with serious mental illnesses often do better dropping private insurance and qualifying for taxpayer-funded treatment.
Announcing The Winner Of The 2020 Tiny Desk ContestAugust 4, 2020This year's Tiny Desk Contest was truly like no other. Our winner stood out from the over 6,000 entries with a song about slowing down and enjoying life that captivated our judges.
