EducationCalifornia could require kids to learn how to manage money. Should voters decide curriculum?May 7, 2024A ballot initiative that would require a personal finance class in high school circumvents the usual process for curriculum changes.
EducationCalifornia colleges agree on how to interpret in-state tuition law for undocumented studentsMay 6, 2024Advocates say many students have been wrongfully denied in-state tuition because of misinformation and different interpretations of the law.
EnvironmentSierra Nevada records snowiest day of the season from brief but potent California stormMay 6, 2024A weekend spring storm that drenched the San Francisco Bay area and closed Northern California mountain highways also set a single-day snowfall record in the Sierra Nevada.
Health CareCalifornia is investing $500M in therapy apps for youth. Advocates fear it won’t pay off.May 6, 2024California launched two teletherapy apps as part of the governor’s $500 million foray into health technology with private companies. But the rollout has been so slow that social workers worry youths who need clinical care won’t get referrals.
Sacramento RegionCity says Camp Resolution can continue operation, will hold off on terminating leaseMay 3, 2024 | Kristin LamIn a letter, Sacramento city officials said the self-governed homeless encampment could stay “if various conditions are met,” including limiting where people can live in their vehicles due to contaminated soil.
Sacramento RegionDon’t put your umbrellas away yet: Late spring storm brings rain, snow to Northern CaliforniaMay 3, 2024Sacramento could see a half to 1 inch of rain, while 4-8 inches of snow could fall at higher elevations in the Sierra Saturday. Forecasters expect dry weather to return by Sunday.
EnvironmentSacramento temperature blanket 2024: Cool weather continued in March, AprilMay 3, 2024 | Manola SecairaWeather-wise, things have been pretty chill — no pun intended. Cooler temperatures and precipitation have put us in a better spot ahead of wildfire season.
Sacramento RegionPro-Palestine encampment at Sac State permitted to stay through May 8, university saysMay 2, 2024 | Claire Morgan | Tony Rodriguez | Chris HaganThe group is led by Students for Justice in Palestine at Sac State, and demonstrators are asking for the university to divest from companies that do business with Israel.
Sacramento RegionCity of Sacramento releases budget plan to close deficit with cuts, fee increasesMay 2, 2024 | Kristin LamTo close the $66 million deficit, City Manager Howard Chan is proposing increasing parking and sports field fees, as well as cutting funding for some services.
EnvironmentPresident Biden announces expansion of Berryessa Snow Mountain National MonumentMay 2, 2024 | Manola SecairaEnvironmental advocates and tribes have rallied to include Molok Luyuk to the monument since 2015.
State GovernmentCalifornians are protecting themselves from wildfire. Why is there still an insurance crisis?May 2, 2024Lawmakers want mitigation measures to be tracked, updated and accounted for to help insurance availability and affordability.
EducationViolence erupts at UCLA as protests over Israel's war in Gaza escalate across the U.S.May 1, 2024Members of pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups in Los Angeles clashed, with reports of fireworks and pepper spray use. Elsewhere, universities are tearing down encampments and arresting students.
Here’s what to do if you find a fawn alone in Northern California (don’t worry, it’s probably OK)May 1, 2024 | Jen Picard | Vicki GonzalezWe’re approaching the time of year when Dave Cook’s phone is ringing “off the hook.” Cook rescues fawns for Sierra Wildlife Rescue in El Dorado County. He says most of the time, a fawn that appears abandoned actually has a mom nearby. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Housing and HomelessnessHealth fair for unhoused Sacramentans offers direct link to health, housing servicesMay 1, 2024 | Chris NicholsThe event offered everything from free STI screenings to blood pressure checks and vaccinations. It also provided health services for pets of unhoused Sacramentans.
Arts and LifestyleVerge evictions highlight need for more inclusive practices in Sacramento arts scene, artists of color sayApril 30, 2024 | Srishti PrabhaTwo artists of color were evicted from Verge Center for the Arts in March, sparking a public debate about the inclusivity of the region’s art scene. Many artists say it's symptomatic of broader trends outside of Verge.
EducationCal Poly Humboldt police arrest 31 people amid pro-Palestine campus demonstrationApril 30, 2024 | Vicki GonzalezUniversity officials say protesters were arrested without incident after occupying two campus buildings and refusing to disperse. Protesters, in support of the people of Gaza, demand the university divest from companies doing business with Israel. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia's population grew in 2023, halting 3 years of declineApril 30, 2024The California Department of Finance released a population estimate on Tuesday showing the state gained just over 67,000 people in 2023 for a total population of more than 39.1 million. It's the first population increase since 2019.
Sacramento RegionOakland A’s fans protest move to Sacramento at River Cats gameApril 30, 2024 | Chris FeltsOakland Athletics fans have turned their attention to Sacramento Kings and River Cats owner Vivek Ranadivé, to protest his assistance in moving the A’s out of Oakland on their way to a possibly permanent home in Las Vegas. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAs climate change impacts food webs, California researchers want to help make seafood saferApril 30, 2024 | Manola SecairaWith the help of $7.35 million in funding, UC San Diego is establishing a research center focused on the connection between human health and ocean contaminants. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia is joining with a New Jersey company to buy a generic opioid overdose reversal drugApril 29, 2024Amneal Pharmaceuticals will sell naloxone to California for $24 per pack, or about 40% cheaper than the market rate. California will give away the packs for free to first responders, universities and community organizations.
Ukraine invasion — explainedBlinken visits Ukraine to tout U.S. support for Kyiv's fight against RussiaMay 13, 2024On his fourth trip to Kyiv since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Blinken will reaffirm the Biden administration's commitment to Ukraine's defense and long-term security, U.S. officials said.
NationalCollapsed Baltimore bridge span comes down with a boomMay 13, 2024The detonation marked a major step in freeing the Dali, which has been stuck among the wreckage since it crashed into one of the bridge's support columns shortly after leaving Baltimore on March 26.
Book News & Features'Brotherless Night,' an ambitious novel about Sri Lankan civil war, wins $150K prizeMay 13, 2024The Carol Shields Prize for Fiction is a relatively new literary award given to women and nonbinary authors. This year's winner is V.V. Ganeshananthan for her book Brotherless Night.
Goats and SodaTrapped in Rafah, U.S. medical volunteers say they can't save lives and can't evacuateMay 13, 2024At the European Hospital in Rafah, there are shortages of pain medication, antibiotics, even bandages, American volunteers say they are unable to save lives — and unable to evacuate to safety.
BusinessMelinda French Gates resigns as co-chair from the Gates FoundationMay 13, 2024French Gates says she is "immensely proud" of the work of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and the decision to step down as co-chair was not easy. Her last day is June 7.
NewsA Girl Scouts troop offers hope and 'sisters for life' for migrant childrenMay 13, 2024Girl Scouts Troop 6,000 in New York City helps migrant girls establish connections and a platform to start a new life in a new country but also equips them with crucial life skills.
EuropeWhy protesters in Georgia are opposed to a 'foreign agents' law and why it mattersMay 13, 2024More than 50,000 people took to the streets of the capital city Tbilisi over the weekend to protest against proposed legislation that critics say is modeled on a Russian law used to crush dissent.
BusinessGameStop surges after meme stock investor 'Roaring Kitty' resurfaces onlineMay 13, 2024Shares in the video game retailer more than doubled at one point after a prominent meme stock investor made his first online posting in about three years.