Sacramento RegionUC Davis Med Center workers embark on 2-day strikeNovember 20, 2024 | Laura FitzgeraldAFSCME Local 3299 members cite unfair labor practices by the University of California. But UC officials say they fundamentally disagree with the union’s characterization of negotiations.
Sacramento RegionSacramento City Council unanimously approves 3 tourism-boosting proposalsNovember 20, 2024 | Keyshawn Davis | Claire MorganThe projects include an infrastructure improvement package for the Old Sacramento Waterfront, a $2 million boost to the city’s tourism bureau to attract more festivals, and the construction of a new hotel connected to the convention center.
Sacramento RegionSacramento Kings unveil — then banish — new mascot, Roy AlNovember 19, 2024 | Keyshawn DavisLast week, the Beam Team announced Roy Al would join Slamson the Lion, who has represented the Kings since 1997. But the night Roy Al was supposed to make his debut, the team instead played a video depicting his banishment.
Sacramento RegionFirst atmospheric river of the season expected to bring rain, cold temperatures to SacramentoNovember 18, 2024 | Claire Morgan | Gerardo ZavalaA freeze warning is in effect for the Sacramento Valley between 10 p.m. Monday and 10 a.m. Tuesday. Rain is expected to fall between Tuesday and Saturday.
Sacramento RegionSacramento City Council to consider local State of Emergency over traffic fatalitiesNovember 15, 2024 | Keyshawn DavisIf approved, the declaration would require the city to run a number of public safety campaigns focused on distracted driving in addition to providing the public with regular updates on progress made.
Sacramento RegionA look back at Mayor Darrell Steinberg’s contributions to Sacramento’s arts and creative economyNovember 14, 2024Since Steinberg’s first election bid, Sacramento’s artistic landscape, amid a 14.2% increase in its population and a global pandemic, has shifted and expanded into a culturally rich biosphere.
Sacramento RegionCity leaders announce new plan to revitalize Old Sacramento waterfrontNovember 14, 2024 | Keyshawn Davis | Claire MorganThe plan includes building a new hotel, making improvements to docks, sidewalks and buildings in Old Sacramento and investing in more festivals.
Sacramento RegionSacramento City Council unanimously approves Railyards soccer stadium planNovember 13, 2024 | Keyshawn Davis | Gerardo Zavala | Sarit Laschinsky | Claire MorganWilton Rancheria, the Tribe which owns Sky River Casino in Elk Grove, will take over as majority owners of the soccer team. City officials said Wilton Rancheria is the first Tribe to hold majority ownership in a men’s professional sports franchise.
Sacramento RegionSafe street advocates don’t feel safe amid many car-related pedestrian deathsNovember 12, 2024 | Keyshawn DavisAs traffic collisions on Sacramento’s streets surge, advocates push for faster response from city
Housing and HomelessnessNumber of homeless veterans drops in Sacramento County, but total remains stubbornly highNovember 8, 2024 | Chris NicholsAdvocates say increased treatment and housing services led to the reduction but they caution Sacramento’s high cost of living is pushing more vets into homelessness.
