Housing and HomelessnessThey were arrested for sleeping outside while homeless. Now, these Californians are headed to trialFebruary 25, 2025Cities across the state have passed measures banning or restricting encampments following the U.S. Supreme Court giving the go-ahead in a ruling out of Grants Pass, Oregon. At least three cases regarding homeless encampments are headed for trials.
State GovernmentThe elusive Bigfoot might soon be found among California’s state symbolsFebruary 24, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiA new bill would make the ape-like creature California’s state cryptid, or animal that science has yet to prove exists. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentTrump orders and atmospheric rivers: how prepared are California's levees?February 24, 2025The condition of California’s levees is, by and large, already precarious. In its 2019 infrastructure report card, the American Society of Civil Engineers gave the state’s levees a ‘D.’
Sacramento RegionSacramento Republic FC’s Fan Fest brings excitement for new season, stadiumFebruary 24, 2025 | Chris Felts | Sarit LaschinskySacramento Republic FC held its annual Fan Fest celebration Saturday at Heart Health Park. The team is playing under a new head coach and majority ownership, and wants fan feedback on a new stadium planned for the Downtown Railyards. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNewsom wants to more than double California’s film industry tax credit. Would it pay for itself?February 24, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe industry has been trickling out of state since the 2000s. Newsom’s plan would double current tax credits, but some argue that could take away from other important programs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento County students make their case in a real-life courtroomFebruary 21, 2025 | Srishti PrabhaStudents traded their classrooms for the courtroom this month, stepping into roles as attorneys, witnesses, and bailiffs in the county’s annual mock trial competition. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionSacramento’s GoldenSky Country Music Festival postponed until 2026February 21, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisOfficials postponed the festival until next year due to lineup issues.
State GovernmentProviders see an increased demand for mental health services after LA firesFebruary 21, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldMental health professionals are seeing an increased demand for therapy since the fires, but mental health isn’t always built into the public safety work culture.
Exploring legacy: must-see Black History Month art and culture in SacramentoFebruary 21, 2025Walking into the museum feels like stepping into a living timeline.
EnvironmentHow Trump's mass layoffs raise the risk of wildfires in the US West, according to fired workersFebruary 21, 2025The termination letters that ended the careers of thousands of U.S. Forest Service employees mean fewer people and less resources will be available to help prevent and fight wildfires.
