MYSTERIOUS: 34 - What They Never Told You

4 hospitals united to tackle one of Sacramento’s toughest problems. Here’s what they did

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Sacramento’s four hospital systems teamed up with WellSpace Health to tackle a longstanding challenge for the region’s homeless residents: Where can they go to get the conditions needed to recuperate after a hospital visit?

Tribune News Service · Jun 21, 2022

California lawmakers to investigate steep gas prices, accuse oil companies of 'ripping off' motorists

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — With steep gasoline prices still stinging Californians at the pump, Democratic Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon on Monday announced a legislative inquiry to determine if oil companies are "ripping off" drivers.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 20, 2022

Californians brace for increased health care premiums if federal subsidies expire

SACRAMENTO — For the last two years, Syd Winlock has had a major burden lifted from his surgically repaired shoulder.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 20, 2022

The Supreme Court limited California’s worker protection law. Will legislature respond?

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Supreme Court limited the reach of California’s cornerstone employee-protection law on Wednesday – but action by the state legislature could soften the blow.

Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2022

Can I get my flu shot and COVID booster at the same time? Yes, but know your symptoms

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- A spike in flu cases across the country, along with another COVID-19 surge, is leaving more people vulnerable to catching some form of disease — especially those who aren’t vaccinated.

Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2022

California county appointee who posed with Proud Boys while dressed as Santa resigns

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Northern California man whose appointment last year to a county commission after posing for photos with a group of Proud Boys stirred controversy resigned this week ahead of his planned removal by local elected leaders.

Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2022

Sacramento police chief unveils strategy to turn back increasing gun violence trend

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento Police Chief Kathy Lester on Tuesday unveiled her strategy to combat the rising trend of gun violence. It’s a plan designed to rely on data analysis to focus enforcement operations and to use partnerships with community groups to lead intervention efforts and work on the root…

Tribune News Service · Jun 15, 2022

Rancho fire burns homes in rural Northern California town that saw 2017 mass shooting

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Four and a half years after a mass shooting, the tiny Northern California community of Rancho Tehama has been hit with one of the first significant wildfires of 2022.

Tribune News Service · Jun 14, 2022

George Skelton: Voters paid attention to party affiliation, not positions, in California's statewide primaries

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — When running for partisan political office, what usually counts most are simple things campaigns often can't control — especially in a low-profile statewide race.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 14, 2022

Q&A: California lawmaker takes on insurance companies and gets personal about his health

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California state Sen. Scott Wiener made a startling revelation at a spring legislative committee hearing: “I was in the hospital. I experienced the most intense abdominal pain that I could even imagine.”

Tribune News Service · Jun 12, 2022