Sacramento RegionLocal community workshop empowers people to make their own repairsMarch 19, 2025 | Tyler WebbOak Park Fix-It Cafe and Community Shop Class give participants tools and skills to repair appliances and furniture. Community Shop Class has a focus on serving people with ADHD and autism.
EnvironmentBoat tours and ash scatterings help beleaguered California salmon fleet stay afloatMarch 19, 2025With salmon fishing barred off the California coast for two years, fishermen have been running historic boat tours, party cruises, and scattering the ashes of the deceased to try to stay afloat. Now, fishing fleets are gearing up for a third year.
Health CareCalifornia has a $6.2 billion Medicaid funding gap partly due to expanding immigrant coverageMarch 19, 2025The shortfall could force Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic lawmakers to roll back coverage for some of the 15 million people relying on the safety net program.
State GovernmentCalifornia state workers raise concerns about accommodations with new return to office mandateMarch 18, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiSome employees worry the move could push caretakers out of state jobs and its tight deadline could be an issue for processing accommodation requests.
Sacramento RegionBeloved Sacramento butcher shop V. Miller Meats forced to close after a decadeMarch 18, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaThe independent butcher shop closed due to rising costs, economic strain and shifting consumer habits. The closure also impacted local farmers that relied on the shop's business, and worried the city's remaining independent butchers.
Sacramento RegionThree years after Sacramento bought 102 acres in Meadowview, the land remains emptyMarch 17, 2025 | Tony RodriguezSacramento bought 102 acres in Meadowview for over $12 million in 2022. Last week, the City Council debated its future including plans for housing or economic development, but no decision was made.
State GovernmentAs California looks to speed up vote counting, election experts hope it won’t come at a costMarch 14, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldA bill moving through the state legislature would require the bulk of California’s ballots to be counted by 10 days after an election. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAs state workers are called into the office for more days, office capacity remains unclearMarch 14, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiSome workers and unions say the July 1st deadline to return to the office 4 days per week might be too tight to accommodate their needs.
Sacramento RegionIt’s all about the cats: Davis veterinary clinic offers playtime with kittensMarch 13, 2025 | Jen Picard | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskyGrab a cup of coffee and cozy up in the lounge to make friends with some adoptable felines.
Health CareWhat to know about two new measles cases in CaliforniaMarch 13, 2025The Los Angeles and Fresno public health departments each disclosed a case on Tuesday.
