Photo Essay: The Californians powering America
Powerful photos capture the lives and work of California immigrants whose contributions often go unseen or underappreciated. By Capital & Main This story is produced…
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Wave of California teacher strikes ‘is no coincidence’
The California Teachers Association organized to trigger a wave of negotiations and potential strikes to garner public attention and flex political muscle. by Carolyn Jones,…
From Southern California to Minneapolis, fatal encounters show impunity of immigration officials, advocates say
To activists, the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti echo two controversial killings in San Diego under Rodney Scott’s watch. By Kate Morrissey, Capital…
Kaiser therapists plan strike over proposed AI use, chronic understaffing
Regulators are again fining the health care giant for inadequate investment in mental health care. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story is produced…
Q&A with Carlos Marquez of the County Welfare Directors Association of California: What H.R. 1 could mean for Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and county eligibility offices
A growing dispute in Sacramento could determine whether hundreds of thousands of Californians eligible for Medi-Cal and CalFresh lose their health benefits under new federal…
How two Sacramento nonprofits are making the arts more affordable
By Serena Roberts Lately, two of Sacramento’s cultural storytelling arms have been leaning into low-cost admission initiatives with a boldness that mirrors their plays and…
In an era of AI slop, Sacramento photographers know the sharpest image still comes from the human eye
By Casey Rafter Water seeped into my clothes as I waded into Dry Creek: I was fully awake, dressed smartly but casually while stepping deeper…
The WalMart of public defense: How justice gets sold to the lowest bidder in rural California
Flat-fee contracts have been banned in other parts of the country. But, as the story of one law firm shows, they have flourished in the…
Visit Sacramento keeps pushing to showcase a city everyone should discover
By Emily Haerter Look out California, Visit Sacramento is determined to turn the Capital into the next serious tourist destination. Whether it’s featuring Aftershock, the…
They’re organizing to stop the next assault on immigrant families
Community groups are pushing back on an impending HUD rule that would force undocumented immigrants from public housing, splitting families. By Mark Kreidler, Capital &…
Theft, feedback loops and ecological red flags: Capital Region writers face a new reality with AI
By Odin Rasco It takes only a look around to see AI technology is in the midst of a meteoric rise. The proliferation of it…
Environmentally minded Sacramento Kings fans protest the team’s fossil fuel sponsorships
By Dan Bacher In mid-February, a dedicated crew of Kings fans associated with Third Act Sacramento braved torrential rain to protest the team’s sponsorship by…
As food prices increase and nutrition education takes a federal hit, one Sacramento nonprofit fills the gap
By Sena Christian One day, there was no tree. The following day, a fully grown strawberry tree sat in the middle of the 1-acre student…
Making education affordable in Sacramento through the California College Promise
By Macy Yang There are several pathways to pursue higher education in California. As tuition and living costs rise, families and students need to weigh…
Democratic leaders urge the Army Corps of Engineers to deny permits for the Delta Tunnel
By Dan Bacher As the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers considers making a decision on Gov. Newsom’s controversial tunnel project, Democratic members of Sacramento-San Joaquin…
City-funded EveryDay Creative program opens for new Sacramento cohort
By Marie-Elena Schembri When Miranda Culp, owner of Amatoria Fine Art Books in Sacramento, completed the EveryDay Creative accelerator program, her partner had just left…
Can factory-built homes ease the region’s housing shortage?
By Aidan Wyrough The lack of enough affordable housing has plagued California for decades. Can factory-built homes be at least part of the solution? A…