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Janelle Salanga

Northern California Reporter

The Central Valley is something that is incredibly personal to me. Having grown up, studied and worked in the valley, I’ve learned that there are stories in every corner of every city here: stories about intergenerational organizing, environmental (in)justice and the labor that feeds much of California, among others. 

I see journalism as a tool for record-keeping and nuancing “stereotypical” or “sensational” narratives. I want to see media act less transactionally, meet people where they are and ground my reporting in a deep understanding of regional context. Through being in the valley, which lies at the core of Northern California, I’ve learned a little bit about that context — but I am always learning more, and your stories play a huge role in that. 

As CapRadio’s Northern California reporter, I operate from an understanding of the breadth of perspectives here and the societal and structural inequities between the communities within the region. I’m particularly passionate about covering stories about groups of people that have been disempowered by current social structures.

If there’s something I should be covering about Northern California — whether a topic or a specific story — let me know! This region is one we share.

 

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    Stories by Janelle Salanga

  • Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

    A history of underfunding: North Sacramento residents call for investments in community

    August 10, 2022

    Some District 2 residents described years of underfunding and inadequate representation at City Hall. They called for more basic resources like grocery stores.

  • Alain Jocard, Pool via AP

    Sacramento County declares monkeypox a local public health emergency in response to rising cases

    August 9, 2022

    The emergency declaration allows the county to access funding and be more proactive in its response to the outbreak.

  • Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

    New variants, wastewater data, long COVID: What Sacramento region experts are watching

    August 5, 2022

    Experts and public health officials in the Sacramento region share how their approach to COVID-19 is changing as new variants emerge and new tools, like wastewater data, become more important.

  • Rick Bowmer / AP Photo

    What to know about monkeypox’s spread and finding a vaccine in Sacramento

    August 1, 2022

    As the virus spreads, here’s what to know about how it’s transmitted, how to identify symptoms and what local resources can help if you have it.

  • Alain Jocard, Pool via AP

    California declares state of emergency as monkeypox outbreak grows

    August 1, 2022

    The announcement comes three days after the state said it continued to review data about the virus. San Francisco made a similar declaration last Thursday.

  • AP Photo/Haven Daley

    California not declaring monkeypox a health emergency, despite growing concern about spread

    July 29, 2022

    San Francisco declared a state of emergency over rising cases of monkeypox Thursday. State health officials say they’re taking the outbreak “very seriously” and expecting thousands of vaccine doses from the federal government.

  • Al Gibes / Capital Public Radio

    After 2 years, the California State Fair returns to Sacramento. Here’s what you need to know.

    July 18, 2022

    This year’s state fair is taking place at the Cal Expo and runs from July 15 to 31. New attractions include the first-ever cannabis exhibit.

  • Janelle Salanga / CapRadio

    At 23 years old, the volunteer-run Lavender Library continues to build community, history for LGBTQ+ Sacramentans

    June 30, 2022

    The library’s catalog is comprised solely of queer literature, films, children’s books, erotica and archival materials. Co-founder Gail Lang, a lesbian, called it a “library for our community.”

  • Kris Hooks / CapRadio

    Abortion is still legal in California. Here are answers to questions about access in the state.

    June 24, 2022

    Find answers to questions about California’s protections for abortion access for both in and out-of-state residents, what abortion options exist in the state and more.

  • Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

    Long COVID patients struggle as medical community learns more about the condition

    June 22, 2022

    With a growing cohort of patients experiencing persistent symptoms of COVID-19 weeks after initial infection, many say the condition impairs their capacity to participate in activities they used to enjoy.

 

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