Sacramento, California - For years, the city has pointed residents toward its Open Data Portal as a public window into government work. The promise is clear. Sacramento says the portal was designed, as part of its commitment to “transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement,” so...
San Francisco, California - David Chen still calls San Francisco home, even when the walk to the corner store makes him feel like the city is asking him to explain why.
He grew up in the Richmond District, moved to the Mission in his 20s,...
Sacramento firefighter Kevin Meek thought he was returning to a normal shift.
After time away on vacation, the Sacramento firefighter came back ready to get to work. His crew told him it was time for training, and Meek stepped into the moment the way firefighters...
Sacramento, California - While much attention focuses on police spending growth amid declining crime metrics, Sacramento’s Fire Department has its own story of budget...
