Revisiting ‘the Vampire of Sacramento’
In an era when doors were left unlocked, and communities were deemed safe places, Richard Chase was the most terrifying of prospects By Josie Klakström…
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Scenes from the Dixie Fire
Photojournalist Christian Monterrosa is on the ground documenting the second-largest wildfire in California’s history. By Christian Monterrosa, Capital & Main This story is produced by…
Homeless advocates split as Sacramento forges ahead with new ‘master plan’ for those on the streets
By Scott Thomas Anderson Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg spent Tuesday night making the case for his new Homeless Master Siting Plan, an initiative that comes…
How much will California’s EDD scandal cost Newsom in the recall election?
By Emily Hoeven for CalMatters CalMatters is an independent public journalism venture covering California state politics and government. For more info, visit calmatters.org. Had Ivy Bland…
Shifting COVID policies sow confusion among California schools
Amid rising infection rates and changing state and federal guidelines, districts are struggling to navigate the reopening of schools. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main…
Roseville advocate for gun laws swiped cops’ identities for illegal weapons sales
From the outside, Joseph John Deaser IV looked like the model of a reasonable gun dealer. He’d testified before the California legislature and Congress about…
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ suspected at oil sites across California, including in Sacramento region
PFAS chemicals persist indefinitely in the environment and are linked to severe illnesses By Aaron Cantu, Capital & Main This story is produced by the…
Record spring salmon run on Sacramento River tributary turns into disaster as most fish die before spawning
By Dan Bacher In an extreme drought year where nearly all juvenile Sacramento River winter run Chinook salmon are expected to die before spawning due…
U.C. Davis accused of ignoring public transparency laws regarding push to downsize KDVS radio, destroy Freeborn Hall
By Scott Thomas Anderson Thanks to the California Public Records Act, a community revolt to save a popular college radio station and its longtime home…
How unions and their allies are trying to hold Amazon accountable
Pressure and potential legislation in California could change Amazon’s approach to workforce protection and burnout across the U.S. By Bobbi Murray, Capital & Main This…
Greenlight: A new library is coming to North Sacramento
On Tuesday July 27th, the Sacramento City Council approved a purchase of the 19,000 square foot Sacramento News & Review building, slated to become the…
UC students turned a ‘forever’ tuition hike into a five-year hike. Now what?
By Mikhail Zinshteyn for CalMatters CalMatters is an independent public journalism venture covering California state politics and government. For more info, visit calmatters.org. Nothing lasts forever,…
Sacramento raises allowable rent hikes for the year from 6% to 9%
Housing advocates push for expansion of the Tenant Protection Act’s just-cause eviction timeline By Scott Thomas Anderson Effective July 1, the formula for the annual…
Is recalling Gov. Newsom the only way Republicans can win California?
The GOP seeks to spark an improbable conservative comeback in a true-blue state in the Sept. 14 vote. By Steve Appleford, Capital & Main This…
The carnage of coyote-killing contests
By Carol Schaye Nevada wildlife officials are considering a ban on coyote-killing contests, which have been outlawed in several other states. In question is whether…
Six things to know about the Newsom recall candidates’ tax returns
By Laurel Rosenhall and Sameea Kamal for CalMatters CalMatters is an independent public journalism venture covering California state politics and government. For more info, visit calmatters.org….
Announcement in Downtown Sacramento shows District 6 State Senate race getting crowded
By Antonio R. Harvey, The Sacramento Observer This story is co-published with The Sacramento Observer, a newspaper with more than 58 years of bringing public…