BusinessAs these farmworkers' children seek a different future, who will pick the crops?July 29, 2023U.S. farms have faced worker shortages for years. Now compounding the problem: The children of farmworkers are leaving the fields, forcing farm owners to look to other countries for labor.
EnvironmentAs extreme heat threatens workers’ health, California legislators, activists push for nationwide protectionsJuly 27, 2023 | Manola SecairaFederal lawmakers introduced legislation to require OSHA protections for indoor and outdoor laborers across the nation during high temperatures. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDelivery drivers want protection against heat. But it's an uphill battleJuly 23, 2023As heat waves hit the U.S., delivery drivers are especially vulnerable to rising temperatures. Workers at some of the biggest delivery companies are pushing for more protection against extreme heat.
BusinessAre major changes coming to your electric bill? 5 things to knowJuly 22, 2023California’s electric rates are among the highest in the country. Three big power companies propose charging fixed rates based on income, saying low-income customers will save money. Critics doubt it’ll work.
BusinessFolsom Public Library ends fines, the last in Sacramento County to do soJuly 21, 2023 | Steve MilneThe Folsom City Council voted July 11 to end the practice. Libraries across the country, including all now in Sacramento and Yolo counties, have stopped collecting fines for overdue materials in recent years.
Arts and LifestyleSacramento’s free instrument-lending library will soon close its doorsJuly 13, 2023 | Manola SecairaBuddy Hale, the library’s founder, said next steps for the Library of MusicLandria could be a permanent space or something new altogether. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
BusinessMore states drop sales tax on disposable diapers to boost affordabilityJuly 3, 2023Last month, Florida joined a growing number of states in banning sales taxes on diapers to make them more affordable for older adults and families with young children.
BusinessShe’s driven Sacramento buses for 43 years. Here’s how she’s seen SacRT change.July 3, 2023 | Kristin LamWhen Joyce Adams-Watkins started driving SacRT buses in 1980, she thought the starting pay of $5 an hour was a lot of money.
BusinessSacramento expands illegal cannabis grow laws to target vacant lots, commercial buildingsJune 28, 2023 | Kristin LamThe Sacramento City Council approved changes to a cannabis policy in an effort to reduce illegal grows in vacant lots and commercial buildings.
State GovernmentCalifornia Attorney General announces new effort to fight organized retail theftJune 20, 2023 | Steve MilneThe agreement includes improved collaboration on information-sharing. There’s also a new online portal — on the Department of Justice website — for the public to submit complaints and tips.
State Government‘Down to our last dimes’: State workers say California paychecks no longer cover the billsJune 16, 2023State workers’ say their lower salaries than the private sector were offset by pensions, better benefits, job security. Is the tradeoff still worth it?
State GovernmentThe new payday loans? California moves to regulate cash advance appsJune 9, 2023Consumer groups say some new “earned wage access” services are similar to payday loans, but they’ve been operating in a legal gray area. A California department has proposed rules that would be the first in the country to regulate the industry.
EnvironmentHere’s how to give feedback on Sacramento 2040 plans for climate, city growthMay 19, 2023 | Kristin LamThe public can view an online workshop until the end of August to help shape an update to the plans before the City Council approves them.
BusinessCompanies are shedding office space — and it may be killing small businessesMay 13, 2023With so many people still working from home, companies are cutting back on office space. That spells trouble for small businesses that depend on foot traffic.
Food and SustainabilitySacramento fixture Shoki’s reopens with new focusMay 10, 2023 | Janelle SalangaIt’s known for putting the “ramen” in Sacramento, through selling shirts with the city’s name stylized as SacRAMENto, but the new Shoki’s is branching out — though it still stresses the importance of community.
Business Journal: Despite Pandemic, Large Sports Bar Plans To Open In Sacramento’s Downtown Commons This FallFebruary 27, 2021It marks a sign of optimism for downtown Sacramento after a year of pandemic-related challenges. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: New Industrial Development Coming Soon To North NatomasFebruary 12, 2021As the coronavirus pandemic has kept people indoors, many have turned to shopping online as a way to stay safe. According to the Sacramento Business Journal, the industrial sector is booming in Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Sears Is Closing In Arden Fair Mall. What’s Next? It’s Still UnclearFebruary 5, 2021In their announcement, Arden Fair representatives said they've known this day was coming for more than five years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: The Future Of Office Space In Sacramento In A Post-Coronavirus WorldJanuary 29, 2021Sacramento’s market for office space has declined for the first year in nearly a decade as the coronavirus pandemic has radically changed the way people work. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Some Sacramento-Area Restaurants Are Surviving The PandemicJanuary 22, 2021With the shifting coronavirus restrictions in California, many local restaurants have had to make the hard decision to close over the past year. But some have survived due to support from the community. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
