EnvironmentThe Maine lobster industry sues California aquarium over a do-not-eat listingMarch 18, 2023Industry groups are suing the Monterey Bay Aquarium for defamation, arguing that their prized catch shouldn't be on a "red list" published by Seafood Watch, a conservation program it operates.
Health CareCalifornia could be the first state in the country to ban some much debated food additivesMarch 17, 2023 | Kate WolffeTwo California legislators want to eliminate chemicals present in thousands of grocery items, like candies and drinks, that are linked to health problems and are already banned in the European Union.
Arts and LifestyleCould Stockton be featured in the next Fantastic Four movie? Its mayor hopes so.March 16, 2023 | Rich IbarraThe movie won’t be released until 2025, but signatures are being gathered for a petition to have Stockton featured as the superheroes’ hometown.
Health CareTwo counties square off with California over mental health dutiesMarch 16, 2023The state wants to stop paying Kaiser Permanente for treating severely mentally ill Medi-Cal patients in Sacramento and Solano counties and force the counties to take on the task. The counties’ leaders say they can't afford it.
EnvironmentCity provides tool to help Sacramento residents cut home energy bills, emissionsMarch 15, 2023 | Kristin LamThe free online tool will be available to some Sacramento residents through at least spring 2024 as part of the city’s goals to convert buildings to all electric energy.
State GovernmentNewsom issues executive order to divert more rain, snowmelt into groundwater basinsMarch 14, 2023 | Manola SecairaThe order allows agencies to more easily divert flood waters by temporarily lifting some restrictions around permits. Some protections remain in place, like those created to safeguard wildlife and others meant to prevent storing contaminated water. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFlood watch, wind warning in place through Tuesday night as another atmospheric river drenches SacramentoMarch 14, 2023 | Mike Hagerty | Claire MorganThe Sacramento Valley is under a flood watch through Wednesday morning after days of heavy rain. Power outages, felled trees and minor damage have also been reported in the region as the result of gusty winds.
Free textbooks? It could soon be a reality at California’s community collegesMarch 14, 2023The California Community College Chancellor’s Office has $115 million to spend to reduce the burden of textbook costs across its 115-campus system.
Race and Equity‘Person of color tax’ is a reality for BIPOC Sacramento area school board membersMarch 14, 2023 | Srishti PrabhaTrustees of color say serving on a school board is difficult work, riddled with identity politics and financial hardships that may discourage pursuing the job.
Sacramento is exploring a vacancy tax on empty lots, storefronts and possibly even homesMarch 13, 2023 | Chris NicholsOfficials say the tax could help revitalize stretches of the city where stores or homes have sat empty for years, including blighted commercial corridors like K Street in downtown.
