Health Care

Hospitals Hope To Break Cycle Of Violence With Follow-Up Programs

March 27, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

The hospital is one place to offer youth who’ve been shot, stabbed or assaulted a way out of a dangerous situation. A new program at UC Davis aims to provide follow-up support for patients impacted by violence.

Health Care

Sacramento Rapper Mozzy Leads Campaign Against 'Purple Drank,' Hip-Hop’s Opiate Addiction

January 31, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

The artist says he doesn’t care how popular the syrup-and-soda cocktail is in rap culture. He’s done with it, for the sake of his health and his kids. And he’s sparked a movement on social media.

City Of Sacramento Responds To Gang Violence In Oak Park

June 27, 2017 | Bob Moffitt

Community leaders and Sacramento City Council members are reacting to a wave of gang violence in Oak Park that includes the shooting death of a father and injuries to a pregnant woman.

Oak Park Holds Alternative "Night Out" Event

August 2, 2016 | Steve Milne

An Oakland-based human rights group is organizing block parties throughout the U.S. tonight, including Sacramento's Oak Park neighborhood, intended to redefine National Night Out as a way for black communities to respond to police violence.

Environment

Campaigning For Urban Agriculture In The Farm to Fork Capital

January 5, 2015 | Amy Quinton

Planners for the city of Sacramento will soon discuss whether to allow urban farmers to sell the food they grow. Under current city code, that’s illegal. Supporters have spent almost two years trying to change the law.

Environment

Family Farm Thrives In Oak Park

December 1, 2014 | James Morrison

In an Oak Park food desert, one family has turned their home into a farm.

Disc Golf Helps Transform McClatchy Park

October 16, 2014 | Marnette Federis

On Saturday, the City of Sacramento will unveil a renovation project it hopes will improve McClatchy Park in the Oak Park neighborhood. But there's already one park amenity being used to reduce illegal activities at the park -- disc golf.

Oak Park Facelift Continues With Corporate Help

June 12, 2014 | Bob Moffitt

New paint for existing homes, a new home on a formerly-vacant lot, and business facade improvements are some of the projects that will be undertaken by community groups thanks to a donation from Wells Fargo.