Health CareAs pandemic emergencies end, people battling long Covid feel ‘swept under the rug’April 23, 2023Millions of Americans suffer from long covid, which can have debilitating physical effects, including fatigue and difficulty breathing. Yet many patients feel they’re on their own.
ClassicalLara Downes: Tiny Desk ConcertApril 23, 2023With a piano draped in spring flowers, Lara Downes plays a smart set of music, new and old, that offers the power of renewal.
The Oakland A's are on the verge of moving to Las VegasApril 22, 2023Team officials said they had signed an agreement to buy a 49-acre site near the Strip for a new stadium. The team's departure would leave Oakland with no major pro sports teams.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s Medicaid experiment spends money to save money — and help the homelessApril 22, 2023Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ambitious experiment in health care is supposed to cut costs as it fills the needs of hard-to-reach people. The program’s start is chaotic and limited, but it shows promise.
State GovernmentCalifornia bills to expand state tax credits could send $1 billion to low-income familiesApril 22, 2023As pandemic relief dollars dwindle, low income families still need help recovering, advocates say. Two bills would expand California’s earned income and young child tax credits for families making as much as $30,000.
California is exploding with superblooms this year. Here’s why.April 21, 2023 | Drew SandsorAfter a particularly wet winter, Northern California residents have probably been noticing the abundance of flowers, known as superblooms. An unusually wet winter led to an abundance of poppies and lupine — among other wildflowers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Kings' playoff update: Watch parties, NBA awards, and Warriors say no more cowbellApril 20, 2023 | Claire MorganThe Sacramento Kings are facing off against the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the NBA finals. The series has been rife with headline-dominating drama so far, and there’s at least two games left.
Mid Pacific | Episode 4‘We Are Not Each Other’s Enemies’April 20, 2023What does it mean to be in solidarity with other races? For some, the pandemic was the first time they considered their identity through this lens and how they were being positioned against others. What lessons can we learn from the LA Riots? Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAdvocates urge action to address Sacramento’s worsening air qualityApril 19, 2023 | Kate WolffeIn the American Lung Association’s new air quality report, Sacramento had its worst levels of particulate matter. While air quality is improving in eastern states, climate change has made fighting bad air harder in the West.
BusinessCal State student workers launch unionization effortApril 19, 2023 | Janelle SalangaThousands of CSU student workers are petitioning for a union election, hoping to secure higher wages, holiday and sick pay and access to more work.
