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Verge evictions highlight need for more inclusive practices in Sacramento arts scene, artists of color say

Two artists of color were evicted from Verge Center for the Arts in March, sparking a public debate about the inclusivity of the region’s art scene. Many artists say it's symptomatic of broader trends outside of Verge.

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Sutter Health psychiatric hospital staff strike for the second time in five months

Workers conducted a three-day strike this week to call attention to ongoing contract negotiations with the health care giant. They allege some concerns about wages and unsafe staffing levels haven’t been addressed.

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Will less homework stress make California students happier?

A bill from a member of the Legislature’s happiness committee would require schools to come up with homework policies that consider the mental and physical strain on students.

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Colleagues remember Delaine Eastin, the only woman to be elected California state superintendent

During her two terms, from 1995 to 2003, Eastin successfully pushed for lower class sizes in elementary schools, new academic standards and the installation of school gardens.

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Judge drops all charges against man arrested in connection with Caldor Fire

Travis Shane Smith was arrested in 2021 and charged with reckless arson and possession of a machine gun. In January, a judge ruled there was “not sufficient evidence” to take the arson charge to trial, and another dropped the gun charge this week.

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California's newest state park will open near Modesto in June

The park sits at the confluence of the Tuolumne and San Joaquin rivers. It’s the first new state park in California in a decade, and will provide closer recreation options for Central Valley residents.

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Startups want to cool Earth by reflecting sunlight. There are few rules and big risks

In a parking lot and on San Francisco Bay, NPR witnesses two different tests for solar geoengineering to tackle climate change. With much science unsettled, experts say regulations aren't keeping up.

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Kings fall to Pelicans, miss shot at 2024 playoffs

The Kings, who were seeded ninth in the West ahead of Friday’s game, are now the first 49-win team in more than 50 years to miss the NBA playoffs.

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CapRadio Contests Its Endowment Board Giving Away Tower

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