After the Caldor Fire
Along Highway 50, a devastated mountain range waits to recover By Ken Magri As we head towards winter, the Caldor Fire that dominated the late…
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Panel won’t ban coyote-killing contests around the Sierra
By Carol Schaye Coyote-killing contests will continue in Nevada after the state’s Wildlife Commission narrowly voted against banning the contests. Proponents say the wildlife-killing contests…
Sacramento’s water rebates continue as warm, gorgeous December spells trouble ahead
Warm and dry; that’s our current weather outlook, and it has rain watchers worried. Can we complain about near-perfect December weather? Yes, if it means…
California utilities leaving millions in debt relief on the table
A significant portion of eligible water systems haven’t yet applied for funds meant to help customers, despite a Dec. 6 deadline. By Dan Ross, Capital…
Frustration on full display as Sacramento leaders ponder losing the city’s zoo to Elk Grove
Ashby lays into colleagues for lack of leadership, commitment to listening to the public – until it might be too late For eight years residents…
Recent ‘atmospheric river’ proved catastrophic for fall salmon run in some area waterways
While many Californians were celebrating October’s powerful storm, fish biologists on the Mokelumne River were not By Dan Bacher The Mokelumne River was seeing an…
Local prosecutors get convictions in slaying of toddler, execution of teen girl and death of sword-hacking victim
Ghost gun sale-turned-murderous encounter ends with guilty verdict Sacramento prosecutors spent the final weeks of fall seeking closure for a handful of families whose…
Introducing: Northern California Research
Northern California Research was launched in 1996 to address the need for clinical research in the Sacramento area. Volunteers are needed for this important work.
California redistricting: Which incumbents are in tough spots?
By Sameea Kamal for CalMatters What’s it like campaigning for re-election in 2022 when you’re not sure which voters will be in your district? Just…
Vagabond virtuosity: The Sofia prepares for one hot night with The Hot Club of San Francisco
December 3 show in Sacramento highlights a rare nomad jazz legacy that’s gaining increased recognition It’s the music of mystery. Guitars brought it to life…
California won’t mandate companies to require employee COVID vaccinations
The state is waiting for a federal court case to be resolved before implementing regulations meant to prevent further deaths. By Mark Kreidler, Capital &…
UPDATE: Landlord in media storm defends eviction, says Sacramento nonprofit unfairly linked to controversy
It wasn’t the headline that La Familia Counseling Center was hoping for. Last Tuesday the nonprofit, which provides multicultural counseling, outreach and support services, wanted…
Essay: Recall rumors in Sacramento show some older democrats are living in ‘Groundhog Day’
Moves behind the scene against Katie Valenzuela are symptomatic of a party resisting its new blood By Waverly Hampton III It is physically impossible to…
With California’s OK, Chevron is selling oil from an illegal spill
Two years after it began, state regulators have yet to issue any penalties for the spill, which ranks among the largest in state history. By…
Greenlight: You’ll like how you think after reading this book … I guarantee it!
Men’s Wearhouse founder George Zimmer has written a memoir “I Guarantee It,” that not only tells his amazing personal story, but much more importantly provides…