State GovernmentCalifornia lawmakers propose bill to extend California’s 'last call' to 4 a.m.April 7, 2025 | Chris FeltsNew legislation would give cities the power to create "hospitality zones" which allows alcohol licensees to push back their hours of operation from 2 am to 4 am on weekends and holidays.
EducationCalifornia’s schools chief has a $200,000 salary and a side gigApril 7, 2025Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond has regularly worked side jobs at Bay Area nonprofits to earn extra income because he says the state pay is insufficient.
EducationFight over phonics: Will California require the ‘science of reading’ in schools?April 7, 2025Nearly 60% of third graders aren’t reading at grade level. A new bill would require schools to use a phonics-based approach to teach students.
Sacramento RegionBehind the mic: Brian McKenna on 35 years of booking local showsApril 7, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisBrian McKenna has booked and promoted shows in Sacramento for over 30 years. He’s booked bands like Nirvana, Blink-182, Green Day, Cake, Deftones, Rob Zombie and many more.
Sacramento RegionYou’re not wrong. Sacramento’s spring allergies are really badApril 4, 2025 | Sally LongeneckerA Sacramento allergist explains why seasonal allergies are so bad, and what you can do about it.
Sacramento RegionWhat’s next for Sacramento’s Promise Zone as federal designations expireApril 4, 2025Ten years after it began, Sacramento’s Promise Zone designation is set to expire this month. What remains is a network of relationships, hard-won lessons and a renewed focus on place-based collaboration.
Health CareNew bill would make up for lost research and vaccine dollars from federal governmentApril 3, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe legislation would start a new state research institute and task a state program with distributing vaccines.
Sacramento RegionNew CPB audit of CapRadio finds station overreported funding, noncompliant with financial policiesApril 3, 2025 | Sarit LaschinskyAuditors found that CapRadio overreported its revenue by nearly $6 million over three fiscal years. CPB is now asking the station to repay nearly $200,000 for the grants it awarded based on the incorrect information given.
State GovernmentXavier Becerra jumps into crowded race for California governorApril 3, 2025The former California attorney general noted that he had experience fighting Trump after suing his first administration more than 100 times.
Health CareNew bill would further expand health care coverage to immigrants without legal statusApril 2, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe bill comes as the state borrows money in part to fund Medi-Cal for undocumented residents.
