State GovernmentFor undocumented students, job opportunities are scarce. This state program could help.October 15, 2022California’s estimated 75,000 undocumented students don’t qualify for federal work-study or most job opportunities, and often struggle to make ends meet.
Race and EquityNew Malcolm X Academy in Oak Park continues tradition of Black Panther liberation schoolsOctober 11, 2022 | Janelle SalangaThe K-8 school, which opened Oct. 3, will encourage hands-on community learning through farming, athletics, food preparation, performing arts, reading and more.
Race and Equity90% of Black parents in the Sacramento region report uncertainty around child-care accessOctober 6, 2022 | Srishti PrabhaBlack respondents to Valley Vision’s new survey report feeling that they are not confident in their access or ability to pay for support for their children.
Race and EquityBlack residents in Sacramento are most concerned about region’s high cost of housing, new poll findsOctober 5, 2022 | Chris NicholsPolicy experts say the Black community has faced a housing crisis for generations. They say targeted investments in affordable housing and preventing NIMBYism are two ways to ease the crisis.
ClassicalWhere are the Black musicians in the country's largest orchestras?October 4, 2022In 2014, a study found that only 1.4% of orchestra musicians were Black. In 2022, it's hard to know if that number is better or worse. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Race and EquitySacramento revamps cannabis enforcement system after facing dozens of lawsuits, racism allegationsOctober 3, 2022 | Scott RoddThe city has issued over $100 million in fines against property owners, but the vast majority have challenged the penalties.
Race and EquityNative American students hope a new education law helps reverse years of misinformationOctober 1, 2022A new law will encourage California school districts to work with local Native American tribes to develop history lessons for students.
Arts and LifestyleOregon Shakespeare Festival focuses on expansion – but is not without its criticsOctober 1, 2022After two years of pandemic closures, audiences are back at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, to find a season of diverse plays. But for many, change has come too soon.
Race and EquityReparations task force: State could owe Black Californians hundreds of thousands of dollarsSeptember 26, 2022Black Californians could be due hundreds of thousands of dollars for housing discrimination, incarceration, and health disparities alone, consultants said at reparations task force hearings.
Race and EquityStephon Clark family settles remaining lawsuit with city of SacramentoAugust 12, 2022Sacramento has agreed to pay $1.7 million to Clark’s parents. In 2019, a city settlement provided $2.4 million to Clark’s two children.
