EnvironmentCalifornia's lawsuit says oil giants downplayed climate change. Here's what to knowSeptember 18, 2023California accuses oil companies of misleading the public on the dangers of fossil fuels for decades. The state demands they help fund recovery efforts after climate change-fueled disasters.
Taxing vacation homes? Citizens in South Lake Tahoe want to place measure on 2024 ballotSeptember 18, 2023 | Chris NicholsThe tax proposal is the latest effort to confront the resort community’s growing affordable housing crisis, which has caused thousands of full-time and seasonal workers to leave the Tahoe basin.
State GovernmentLegislature passes Newsom’s proposal to retool Mental Health Services ActSeptember 15, 2023The California Legislature greenlighted Gov. Gavin Newsom’s latest plan to build more housing and increase addiction treatment as part of his response to the state’s homelessness and drug crises.
State GovernmentHere’s what California lawmakers passed in 2023September 15, 2023 | Chris Nichols | Nicole Nixon | Manola Secaira | Srishti Prabha | Kate WolffeFrom housing affordability to fentanyl to mental health and more, California lawmakers debated hundreds of bills this Legislative session. Here’s a breakdown of what made it to the Governor’s desk — and what didn’t.
Heads up: Sacramento County to delete some resident contact data from new emergency alert systemSeptember 15, 2023 | Tony RodriguezIf you haven’t updated your contact information this year, the county is asking residents to log in and do so before Oct. 1.
State GovernmentCalifornia lawmakers failed to fix the insurance market. So what comes next?September 14, 2023Despite agreement that the California insurance market needs fixing, legislators weren’t able to find a compromise this session.
Arts and LifestyleWhat’s 916 Day? Here’s how the holiday honoring Sacramento beganSeptember 14, 2023 | Kristin LamA city parks commissioner said the effort to create an official 916 Day started with a text message.
EducationSacramento State students, faculty express anger over CSU tuition increaseSeptember 13, 2023 | Janelle SalangaCalifornia State University trustees voted Wednesday to approve raising tuition by 6% each year over the next five years, saying the move was necessary to help close a $1.5 billion budget deficit.
Sacramento County Supervisors reject renter protections proposalSeptember 13, 2023 | Kristin LamA proposal designed to prevent landlords from harassing or retaliating against renters failed to get enough support from the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors.
Health CareThe new COVID boosters are coming: Here's what you need to knowSeptember 13, 2023Updated versions of the mRNA vaccines roll out this week. Experts say they offer good protection against current COVID variants. Who should get them, and when's the best time to roll up your sleeve?
State GovernmentTo sweep homeless camps, California cities say they offer shelter. What that really means is up for debateSeptember 13, 2023Police can’t force homeless people from encampments unless the city in question has “adequate shelter” to offer the people getting forced off the street, according to courts. Now everyone involved wants to know what “adequate shelter” is.
Health CareCDC advisers back broad rollout out of new COVID boostersSeptember 12, 2023A panel of doctors and scientists advising the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted to recommend that people 6 months of age and older get new COVID boosters this fall.
5 former Memphis officers are indicted on federal charges for death of Tyre NicholsSeptember 12, 2023The five former police officers face charges of excessive force, deliberate indifference and witness tampering for the January death of the 29-year-old Nichols.
EnvironmentMeet the pallid bat, California’s (possible) future state batSeptember 12, 2023 | Claire MorganThe bats have thin, long wings, which lend well to navigating the open grassy areas it likes to frequent. It’s also got golden fur and can be spotted in most California counties, including Sacramento and Yolo.
Health CareInvasive mosquito species found in San Joaquin CountySeptember 12, 2023 | Rich IbarraThe San Joaquin County Mosquito and Vector Control District said high numbers of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes have shown up in traps around South Stockton, Manteca, Escalon and Ripon. Crews will be spraying these areas through September.
Health CareNew COVID vaccines get FDA approvalSeptember 11, 2023Vaccines for a fall immunization drive against COVID-19 just got the green light from the Food and Drug Administration. The agency says the vaccines can protect people, as hospitalizations tick up.
State GovernmentLast-minute deal: Wage hike for fast food workers, no ballot measure in 2024September 11, 2023A deal announced today by labor groups and the fast food industry would give workers a $20 minimum wage and pull a measure off the 2024 ballot. The Legislature has until Thursday to approve it.
Sacramento turns to 'micro apartments' to ease affordable housing crunchSeptember 11, 2023 | Chris NicholsSonrisa is the third micro apartment community to open in the Sacramento region in recent years. Housing advocates say more are needed. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia lawmakers ban most hand-count elections, targeting far-right Shasta CountySeptember 8, 2023Most California elections will be forced to use state-approved machines to count ballots under a bill that follows an attempt by right-wing supervisors in one county to hand-count future elections.
EnvironmentClimate activists protested at Burning Man. Then the climate itself crashed the partySeptember 8, 2023Burners were forced to endure hours of torrential rains before tens of thousands bailed on the festival. Scientists warn that such large bursts of showers are a result of a warming planet.
PoliticsSenate Democrats to Bob Menendez: ResignSeptember 26, 2023Democrats are abandoning New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez in the wake of his federal indictment in a corruption scheme involving his wife and local businessmen.
LawSupreme Court rejects Alabama's defiance in voting caseSeptember 26, 2023In June, the court ruled that Alabama's Republican-drawn congressional map violated the Voting Rights Act.
Goats and SodaHow NPR covered the missionary who ran a center for malnourished kids where 105 diedSeptember 26, 2023In 2019, NPR covered the story of Renee Bach, who said she was called by God to serve the children of Uganda. Now HBO is presenting her story in the documentary series 'White Savior.'
Up First NewsletterUp First briefing: Biden visits UAW; Congress tackles shutdown; Olympic doping hearingSeptember 26, 2023Biden will make a historic visit to picketing autoworkers. Congress returns four days before a potential government shutdown. A hearing for Kamila Valieva's Olympic doping scandal begins today.
WorldAt least 20 dead in gas station blast as Nagorno-Karabakh residents flee to ArmeniaSeptember 26, 2023Separatist authorities in Nagorno-Karabakh said at least 20 people were killed and nearly 300 others injured by an explosion at a gas station as people seeking to flee to Armenia lined up for fuel.
KHN | Shots - Health NewsAn overdose drug is finally over-the-counter. Is that enough to stop the death toll? September 26, 2023Narcan is now available in drug stores without a prescription. The nasal spray can save a life by stopping an opioid overdose. But will people pay the price and ask for it by name?
SportsKamila Valieva doping scandal that rocked the Beijing Olympics may finally be settledSeptember 26, 2023The Court of Arbitration for Sport begins a hearing Tuesday into the doping scandal of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva. U.S. skaters still haven't received team medals from the 2022 Winter Games.
The Student Loan RestartHow new borrowers can prepare for their first student loan paymentSeptember 26, 2023When student loan bills begin coming due in October, new borrowers will take their first steps on the long road to paying off their debt. These tools and tips can help ease the journey.
