City officials eye finding ‘the missing middle’ in Sacramento housing
The city commissions study, looks at adding more two, three, and four-unit developments By Graham Womack Statistically speaking, Dumitru Cucicea has something of a rare…
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Regional tribes, groups file civil rights complaint against State Water Board
By Dan Bacher As salmon and Delta fish populations continue to plummet, a coalition of California Indian tribes and environmental justice groups filed a Title VI civil…
As rent prices get brutal, Sacramento’s studio apartments have become a go-to for trying to make it
By Zach Lallian and Isaac Streeter More people in the Sacramento region are opting for studio apartments. Real estate developers have noticed this element of…
Family trying to find Oak Park woman who went missing in early December
Kendra Parsons is spending her Christmas season locked in a tense search for her mother, Desaraie Carrol Parsons, who went missing on the first full…
Farmworkers’ working and living conditions take a mental health toll
Advocates seek to counter cultural stigma and the harsh effects of COVID-19 with innovative approaches to reaching a vulnerable population. By Pilar Marrero, Capital &…
Stolen wheels, lost connections: The story of a theft can be the story of a moment in life
When Nikki Chamberlain’s plans were disrupted by the pandemic, she didn’t sit around stewing in frustration or embracing a sense of helplessness, but instead climbed…
The supply of COVID antivirals is increasing, but many patients aren’t using them
By Ana B. Ibarra for CalMatters As California gears up for a winter of respiratory illnesses, health officials and providers often reference one encouraging factor…
In rural California, farmworkers fend for themselves for health care
Where government and health care institutions are absent, some communities turn to grassroots action. By David Bacon, Capital & Main This story is produced by…
New housing to play a critical role in Sacramento’s Stockton Boulevard revitalization
Mercy Housing project will build 200 affordable housing units on Stockton Boulevard by early 2024 By Acsah Lemma The City of Sacramento says it’s crafting…
In its fourth week, the massive University of California strike reaches a pivot point
With a partial agreement reached and tens of thousands remaining on strike, UC workers wonder if they can afford the work they love. By Gabriel…
As state preps, residents make their case that the Delta Tunnel is an environmental crime story in full-view
Haunting memories of eminent domain come back to light as DWR sets its sights on Sacramento County properties For Mark Massoni, it was hard to…
Are police helicopters worth the cost?
As advocates and academics question the impact of flights over neighborhoods, police departments lack persuasive evidence of crime-fighting effectiveness By Angelika Albaladejo, Capital & Main…
Climate change is driving up food prices
Tip to journalists: COP27 and food price inflation are part of the same story. By Mark Schapiro, Capital & Main This story is produced by…
Wired Sacramento: Broadband access has become better than ever in the Capital City – and more important than ever
The county may be a national leader in connection, but some inequities still persist By Julie Blunt and Kamelia Varasteh Broadband access in the Sacramento…
Cohabitating in the Capital City: percentage of young local couples living together before marriage jumps
By Elizabeth Meza and Angela Rodriguez Maddie Jine and her boyfriend Joel Montano had been in a relationship for about two years, when recently they decided…
After 20-year battle, feds agree to remove dams on Klamath River
Tribes, fishermen and environmental groups get collective win so that fish can swim free again By Dan Bacher The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, or FERC, has…
Nurse practitioner requirements are changing, allowing them to practice without physician supervision
By Ana B. Ibarra for CalMatters California’s nursing agency this week approved rules that will allow nurse practitioners to treat patients without physician supervision. It’s…