EnvironmentSacramento temperature blanket 2024: A stormy February sees consistent cool weatherMarch 7, 2024 | Manola SecairaWith more data available, we’re getting a clearer sense of what average temperatures look like this year in Sacramento, and what may be the story behind them.
State GovernmentAssembly District 6 results: Democrat Maggy Krell poised to face Republican opponent in NovemberMarch 6, 2024 | Nicole NixonEarly results show Krell leading a crowded field in the race to replace Asm. Kevin McCarty in the state Legislature. Two Republican candidates trail her.
EnvironmentCold storm projected to bring rain and wind to Sacramento, blizzard warning to SierraFebruary 29, 2024 | Steve Milne | Vicki Gonzalez | Claire MorganThe storm is expected to drop up to 10 feet of snow in the mountains around Lake Tahoe by the end of the weekend. Forecasters are warning that snow could fall at elevations as low as 1,500 feet on Saturday. And wind gusts could be above 100 mph over
Sacramento RegionSacramento mayoral candidate profile: Epidemiologist Dr. Flojaune CoferFebruary 29, 2024 | Chris NicholsCofer is the only woman running among the major candidates for Sacramento mayor. She’s also the youngest at 41. Unlike her three main opponents, she’s not accepting corporate money and has never held elected office. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionCity of Sacramento grapples with projected $58.6 million budget deficit. Here’s how the public can give inputFebruary 28, 2024 | Kristin LamThe Sacramento City Council began its formal discussions of the budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year and is seeking public input on the financial challenges.
Sacramento RegionSacramento mayoral candidate profile: Former state Senator Dr. Richard PanFebruary 28, 2024 | Chris NicholsPan said there’s no shortage of ideas for how to solve Sacramento’s homelessness crisis. Instead, he argues there’s a lack of follow through. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionSacramento mayoral candidate profile: Assembly member Kevin McCartyFebruary 27, 2024 | Chris NicholsMcCarty served on the Sacramento City Council from 2004 until he was elected to the state Assembly in 2014. He said finding housing for the hundreds who camp along the American River Parkway would be among his top priorities as mayor. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionSacramento mayoral candidate profile: Former city council member Steve HansenFebruary 26, 2024 | Chris NicholsHansen is the only major candidate for mayor who said they’ve experienced homelessness. He has arguably the most conservative plans for how to deal with the problem. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionSacramento Measure C: What you need to know about the business tax on the March 2024 ballotFebruary 26, 2024 | Kristin LamCity of Sacramento voters in the March 2024 election will decide whether to pass a controversial update to the business operations tax.
Sacramento RegionCapRadio adds 9 new members to station’s board of directorsFebruary 22, 2024 | Chris NicholsThe move comes after the majority of the board resigned last fall in the wake of a critical financial audit of the Sacramento-based NPR station.
