EnvironmentDisaster recovery center connects Sacramento-area winter storm victims to helpJanuary 26, 2023 | Kristin LamThe center in Galt can help Sacramento-area residents deal with the aftermath of winter storms that brought strong winds and flooding.
Race and Equity‘The Chinese Lady,’ a play about the history of Chinese oppression and Anti-Asian hate, comes to Capital StageJanuary 26, 2023 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe play touches on themes of anti-Asian hate and othering as it follows one of the first Chinese women to immigrate to the United States. It will open at Capital Stage this weekend and run through Feb. 26.
Cal State contends with 'unprecedented' enrollment declinesJanuary 26, 2023Enrollment decreases across CSU mean some campuses could see budget cuts.
Suspect in Half Moon Bay farmworker massacre charged with 7 counts of murderJanuary 25, 2023An employee of one of the two agricultural facilities where the shootings occurred was arrested and taken into custody. The rampage, believed to be a workplace violence incident, was California's third mass killing in just eight days.
Health CareCalifornia allocates $20M toward abortion clinics’ physical, digital securityJanuary 25, 2023 | Kate WolffeAbortion care providers in the state can apply for funds to bolster the security of their physical locations and increase digital privacy. The move is in response to increasing violence against abortion clinics and their staff.
California to expand pest-detecting dog teams with $4 million in federal fundingJanuary 24, 2023 | Rich IbarraThe USDA announced plans to spend over $70 million on projects aimed at upgrading the nation’s pest prevention infrastructure. California programs will see over $15 million of the funds, part of which will be used to expand a pest detection dog team.
Mass shootings can be contagious, research showsJanuary 24, 2023It may not be a coincidence that several mass shootings took place in a few days. Research shows perpetrators are often inspired by media coverage of other shootings.
State GovernmentProgressive lawmakers push for tax on California billionaires’ overall net worthJanuary 24, 2023 | Nicole NixonArt, property, stocks, cash and investments owned by Californians worth more than $50 million could be subject to a wealth tax proposed by Assembly member Alex Lee (D-San Jose).
Latino teens are deputized as health educators to sway the unvaccinatedJanuary 23, 2023Some community health groups are training Latino teens to conduct outreach and education, particularly in places where covid vaccine fears linger.
Race and EquitySacramento’s Asian American community holds a vigil to honor Monterey Park shooting victimsJanuary 23, 2023 | Sarah Mizes-TanIn the wake of the shooting on the eve of Lunar New Year, state legislators are calling for stricter gun laws.
