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.
EnvironmentStargazers can see the final supermoon of the year this weekendNovember 14, 2024The next supermoon — which appears larger and brighter than a regular full moon due to its proximity to Earth — will not be visible for nearly a year.
Fantasy fans gather for Capital Books’ first-ever Masquerade BallNovember 14, 2024 | Gerardo ZavalaSacramentans dressed up as mythical creatures Saturday to attend a Fantasy Masquerade Ball at the Tsakopoulous Library Galleria. The event was inspired by the growing popularity of “Romantasy,” or romantic fantasy books.
State GovernmentNewsom asks for federal funding ahead of President-elect Trump’s inaugurationNovember 13, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiThe Governor spent the first half of the week in Washington, D.C. to meet with the Biden Administration and the California Congressional Delegation over outstanding funds and pending approvals.
Health CareAs California taps pandemic stockpile for bird flu, officials keep close eye on spendingNovember 13, 2024California health officials began providing protective clothing to farmworkers months before the state’s first bird flu transmission to humans was announced in October.
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.
State GovernmentCalifornia voters reject measure that would have banned forced prison laborNovember 13, 2024California's Constitution already prohibits so-called involuntary servitude, but an exception allows it to be used as a punishment for crime.
State GovernmentTrump’s proposed tariffs, especially on China and Mexico, could hit California hardNovember 13, 2024Trump has threatened new, higher tariffs on two of California’s biggest trade partners, China and Mexico. The state’s workers and economy could feel the most impact.
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
EnvironmentCalifornia voters pass $10B bond measure funding environmental projectsNovember 8, 2024 | Manola SecairaProposition 4 funds a variety of climate-related projects, including those that focus on wildfire prevention and the protection of natural lands.
