Sacramento’s Hispanic population had a growth rate nearly double that of the entire county
By Rose Vega and Erick Amaya Hilda Rivera immigrated to the United States nearly 32 years ago. She was 19 when she came looking for…
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Why is California’s redistricting commission under increasing scrutiny?
By Sameea Kamal for CalMatters California’s independent redistricting commission is taking a lot of heat for the congressional and legislative maps it’s drawing to beat…
Wine tasting with writers’ ghosts in the Valley of the Moon
By Scott Thomas Anderson For more than a century, Glen Ellen was a refuge for outcasts: From Jack London to Hunter S. Thompson, lost loners…
Spring 2023 the target for removing four Nor Cal dams to free 400 miles of rivers and tributaries
Elimination of four PacifiCorp dams on Klamath River slated to move ahead By Dan Bacher If all goes as planned, the removal of four PacifiCorp…
Sacramento’s Golden Road for game fanatics: The beer and vegan victories have you covered
Newest team at Golden Road’s ‘Pub Midtown’ focuses on brews, bites and year-round game fun By Casey Rafter Holding glasses of beer that glint yellow…
Essay: Delving into plague stories
By Holly Calderone Having spent the entire COVID-19 pandemic engaged in hospice social work, I avoided reading plague stories. But a return from New York…
Will Democrats stop appointing legislators with fossil fuel investments to key committees in 2022?
California senator who helped kill environmental regulations runs oil and gas staffing firm By Aaron Cantu, Capital & Main This story is produced by the…
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…
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…
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 By Scott Thomas Anderson It’s the music of mystery. Guitars…
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 &…