State Government

Newsom signs sweeping California police reforms into law

October 1, 2021 | Nicole Nixon

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed measures to decertify police, ban certain chokeholds, stop police from using tear gas on protestors and more.

'I Want Real Substantial Progress': Mixed Feelings In Sacramento As Juneteenth Becomes A Federal Holiday

June 18, 2021 | Janelle Salanga

Though Juneteenth is now a federal holiday, there’s more to it than celebrating. Also, Juneteenth events in the Sacramento, East Bay and San Joaquin regions.

‘A Tax On The Poor’: Nevada Lawmakers Consider Removing Jail Time For Unpaid Traffic Tickets

May 6, 2021 | Bert Johnson

Nevada is one of just 13 states where an unpaid ticket can land people in jail. For the fifth legislative session in a row, lawmakers are weighing a bill that would decriminalize minor traffic violations.

‘We Have Been Targeted’: Sacramento Asian American Community Demands More Support, Unity After Atlanta Killings

March 17, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-Tan

Asian American and Pacific Islander community members and leaders in Sacramento are no longer remaining silent after the tragic violence that left six Asian women dead, and two others, on Tuesday.

State Government

New California Law Will Require State Prosecutors To Investigate Police Shooting Deaths Of Unarmed Civilians

December 29, 2020 | Scott Rodd

Asm. Kevin McCarty says it could be a first step toward state prosecutors handling all officer-involved killings.

Police Shot Him In The Face With A ‘Less-Lethal’ Weapon. It May Have Killed His Dream Of Becoming A Police Officer.

December 9, 2020 | Scott Rodd

Police shot Foucha Coner in the face with a projectile during a racial justice protest in Sacramento over the summer. State leaders are calling for reforms to how and when police can use the weapons.

Small Strides Made In City Of Sacramento’s Diversity Hiring, But Salary Gap Remains Wide, Audit Shows

December 2, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-Tan

In two reports released by the city auditor, data shows employees of color have a different experience working for the city than their white colleagues — both in terms of discrimination and salary.

Health Care

Sacramento County Considers Alternatives To Police For Mental Health Crisis Calls

November 6, 2020 | Sammy Caiola

Sacramento County is taking public comment on how to create alternative response teams for 911 calls involving mentally ill individuals.

State Government

Newsom Advisors Recommend Restricting Police Use Of Tear Gas And Rubber Bullets On Protestors

October 14, 2020 | Nicole Nixon

Advisors to Gov. Gavin Newsom say California should restrict police use of tear gas and rubber bullets during protests after several demonstrators reported being injured or maimed by crowd control tactics this summer.

State Government

Interview: Assemblywoman Shirley Weber On How California Can Address Systemic Racism

October 9, 2020 | Nicole Nixon

Assemblywoman Shirley Weber chairs the California Black Legislative Caucus. She spoke with CapRadio's Nicole Nixon about new laws, including a measure to study the impacts of slavery and recommend reparations for African-Americans.