Health Care‘They still need care’: Why California migrant workers are avoiding medical clinicsDecember 1, 2025Fearful of sharing sensitive information, California farmworkers began staying away from mobile medical clinics after President Trump took office. “There’s a lot of distrust,” said a doctor who works with them.
Sacramento Region8 gigs: Sacramento’s December guide for the divas and Grinches on your listDecember 1, 2025Solving Sacramento reporter Steph Rodriguez lists eight Sacramento events that are happening in December.
State GovernmentYoung California Democrats are challenging veteran House members in safe blue seatsDecember 1, 2025The recent retirements of Nancy Pelosi and other longtime House Democrats have led to more calls for aging members to pass the torch. Incumbents argue their experience is crucial as the executive branch is upending the balance of power in Washington.
Sacramento RegionInvestigators urge witnesses of the deadly shooting at a child's party in Stockton to come forwardDecember 1, 2025Authorities are urging witnesses of a deadly shooting at a child's birthday party in Stockton, California, to come forward as they continue to search for a suspect. Officials said Sunday three children ages 8, 9 and 14, were killed.
New state law guarantees CSU admission for university-ready high school seniorsNovember 25, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezThe new law aims to solve two major problems; stabilizing Cal State campuses that are struggling with declining enrollment, and opening up pathways for students that may not have previously seen themselves going to college. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionCalifornia is about to cut power company profits to historic lows. Your bill will barely dropNovember 25, 2025California utilities regulators are bringing down “return on equity” payments to power company shareholders. It’s the lowest profit margin in 20 years for PG&E and Southern California Edison, but will be hard to notice in your payments.
State GovernmentHow fear of Trump’s immigration blitz is changing life in California farm townsNovember 24, 2025Tax receipts are down almost 30% in one California farm town, where immigrants are afraid to go out and some longtime workers are weighing self-deportation during the second Trump administration.
Health CareThe state found red flags in nursing homes but licensed them anyway. 4 things to knowNovember 24, 2025CalMatters recently reported on a cluster of lawsuits against nursing homes owned by Los Angeles entrepreneur Shlomo Rechnitz. Here are takeaways from our special report.
EnvironmentNo, you can't just grab a wild turkey off the street for ThanksgivingNovember 24, 2025 | Greg MicekWild turkeys are strutting all over Sacramento right before Thanksgiving. What would it take to turn one into an affordable holiday meal?
Ahead of the holidays, food organizations in Sacramento, Stockton, North State prepare to helpNovember 21, 2025 | Vicki GonzalezFood banks and pantries are facing a significant increase in demand, particularly after the longest-ever government shutdown which disrupted the flow of food benefits. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
