Health CareSacramento Kaiser health care workers picket amid contract negotiationsJuly 25, 2023 | Kate WolffeOver 100 health care workers picketed at the Sacramento Arden-Arcade hospital campus, joining unionized workers across the state. Some workers say Kaiser is refusing to ameliorate a shortage that has persisted for a decade.
Health CareThousands dropped from Medi-Cal in first eligibility check since the start of the pandemicJuly 25, 2023 | Kate WolffeIn the first renewal period since the start of the pandemic, Sacramento County shed 21% of its Medi-Cal cases, close to the statewide average. Advocates and community workers say the county needs to do more to make sure people don’t lose coverage.
State GovernmentCalifornia Democrats want to reverse a travel ban to anti-LGBTQ states. Has it had its intended effect?July 25, 2023 | Nicole NixonDespite hitting roadblocks to research transgender issues in North Carolina, a history professor argues a bill to end California’s travel ban “sends an unfortunate message that the arguments that are coming at us from Florida and Texas are working.” Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleGreta Gerwig breaks box office record for female directors with ‘Barbie’July 24, 2023With $162 million in ticket sales from North American theaters, “Barbie” broke the first weekend record for a film directed by a woman.
EducationStudent loan payments restart this fall — here’s what to know, paths to loan forgivenessJuly 24, 2023 | Janelle SalangaClose to 4 million Californians with student debt will resume payments for student loans starting in October. Here’s what you need to know about repayment options, your rights as a borrower and what’s ahead.
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.
EnvironmentEl Niño will likely continue into early 2024, driving even more hot weatherJuly 22, 2023El Niño is warming up the water in the Pacific Ocean. That extra heat affects the whole planet, and has helped drive record-breaking hot weather.
JazzMacy Gray reflects on 24 years of making music, new projectsJuly 21, 2023 | Chris CampbellAhead of a performance July 21 at the Thunder Valley Casino Resort, Gray spoke with CapRadio about her life, career and the future Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
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.
Highway 50 construction: What’s left and how long it could takeJuly 21, 2023 | Chris Hagan | Vicki GonzalezThe Fix50 project has been going on for two and a half years, creating a lot of confusion for Sacramento drivers. Caltrans says the $470 million project — which will add new carpool lanes, off-ramps and sound walls — is expected to end in late 2024. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
