The war over Burgernomics in California and beyond
Researchers refute fast food industry’s apocalyptic predictions about raising the minimum wage. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story is produced by the award-winning…
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California Democrats vowed to tackle affordability — but the agenda isn’t yet clear
By Ryan Sabalow and Sameea Kamal for CalMatters As California Democrats convened a new two-year legislative session in December, they were still reeling from Donald…
Nightshades: ‘Sacramento Noir’ is a book that conjures fiction mapping onto the city’s true murders and dark memories
Is Sacramento a Noir town? Driving through Southside Park on a rainy night as showers brush the garden lights and Old I’s blazing, scarlet marquee…
The Sacramento and American rivers face impacts as the Trump White House rescinds rules implementing the National Environmental Policy Act
By Dan Bacher The Trump administration’s assault on the nation’s environmental laws continues at an unprecedented pace, with its latest target being the landmark National…
Future of Sacramento makerspace hinges on $45K fundraiser
By Marie-Elena Schembri There are few places where independent creators and small-business owners in Sacramento can go for affordable access to high-tech equipment, coworking space,…
A biz that’s part of life in East Sacramento: Wild Sisters Book Co. keeps things interesting for local readers
By Rinn Lee The sisters of Wild Sisters Book Co. are wild — at least when it comes to impulsively opening a bookstore. Sisters Claire…
California’s population is finally rebounding. Trump could change that
The state, home to nearly 2 million undocumented immigrants, could be hit hard by the president’s deportation policies. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This…
Sac State students stand in solidarity with undocumented immigrants
Students and organizers alike share life stories of deportation and fear By Analah Wallace and Rain Barron Last week, Brown Issues, NorCal Resist and other…
More than $1 Billion for California climate justice imperiled by Trump
Grants promised for renewable energy, clean air and municipal water systems frozen and under review. By Aaron Cantú, Capital & Main This story is produced…
In the wake of Washington turmoil, U.C. Davis hopes to see federal funding continued for Delta Smelt captive breeding program
By Dan Bacher The disinformation about the Delta Smelt spread by President Donald Trump and his Big Ag allies has deluged social media, as well as mainstream…
Under a new law, California schools hope insurance changes lead to more student therapy
In areas like California’s rural Shasta County, school campuses may be the most effective places to care for children’s mental health needs, and such care…
Gallery: An ocean of determined people at the State Capital
Words and photos by Steve Martarano Thousands of noon-time protesters gathered Wednesday at the State Capitol in Sacramento to fight back against the new administration…
Deliverer of the death blows: ‘Aggro,’ the main killer in Roseville’s barbaric train-hopper murder, is granted early parole by state officials
Multiple violent offenders from Sacramento County have also been granted early release by CDCR in recent months. Looking down at a bloodied and contused teenage…
New immigration raids in California ignore a looming global crisis: Not enough workers
As California farmers wonder who will grow and harvest our food, falling birthrates are likely to soon force nations to compete for immigrants. By Dean…
Rancho Cordova Food Locker’s new Community Hub is reaching for higher ambitions around help and dignity
By Casey Rafter Crumbling pieces of concrete and stucco fell to the ground as former state assemblyman Ken Cooley finished his swing. The next person…
Activists whose videos accused Planned Parenthood of selling fetal remains plead to felony
By Kristen Hwang for CalMatters Two anti-abortion activists who made sensational videos of Planned Parenthood officials nearly a decade ago pleaded no contest this week…
Delta communities, regional fishing groups, startled by new presidential executive orders
Trump backs Newsom’s Delta plans in a big way, but are the President’s sweeping anti-environmental orders so broad that the Governor and other California leaders…