Race and Equity

Sacramento students of color and parents react to volatility caused by the climate crisis

January 18, 2023 | Srishti Prabha

Following the historic storms, eco-anxiety grips students of color and their families across Sacramento County.

Race and Equity

Black students in Sacramento celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day after a two-year pandemic hiatus

January 17, 2023 | Srishti Prabha

The skies cleared just in time for Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations in Sacramento, the first at Grant Union High School since the start of the pandemic.

Sacramento County ordered Wilton to evacuate because of flooding. Here’s why some residents didn’t.

January 17, 2023 | Kristin Lam

When the county issues a flood evacuation order, it means people need to leave. But some Wilton residents chose not to for a variety of reasons.

Storm updates: Evacuation order lifted for Wilton area, Sacramento County parks reopening

January 15, 2023

Sacramento County has lifted an evacuation order for Wilton, but a warning remains in place, including for Rancho Murieta, Herald and Dillard Road. Officials said river levels are still high and conditions could change quickly.

Health Care

Doctors at UC hospitals want stronger protections in contracts with faith-based hospitals

January 14, 2023

The public university's health system is renewing contracts with outside hospitals and clinics even as some doctors and faculty say clearer language is needed to protect physicians performing abortions and gender-affirming treatments.

Officials warn Californians to stay prepared for next round of storms

January 13, 2023 | Chris Hagan

California has been hit by seven storms over the past 18 days. Another atmospheric river moved in Friday, bringing renewed concerns for flooding, downed trees and hazardous travel throughout the state.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day events to take place in Sacramento, rain or shine

January 13, 2023 | Sarah Mizes-Tan

The citywide four mile march will return in person for the first time in two years; organizers say it will go on regardless of weather.

Health Care

Despite doctors’ concerns, University of California renews ties with religious affiliates

January 13, 2023

The public university’s health system is renewing contracts with outside hospitals and clinics even as some doctors and faculty say clearer language is needed to protect physicians performing abortions and gender-affirming procedures.

Race and Equity

New report says California’s parole process could lead to inequitable outcomes

January 13, 2023 | Sarah Mizes-Tan

Advocates say the current parole process unfairly denies parole to Black and brown inmates as compared with white inmates; the Board of Parole Hearings disagrees

Environment

Why did so many trees fall in Sacramento? What to know about damage to city’s tree canopy amid storms

January 12, 2023 | Manola Secaira

Though some trees can be more vulnerable to falling than others, storms of this magnitude — and frequency — can threaten any tree. The city estimates around 1,000 trees have fallen since New Year’s Eve.