Samantha Penna

Samantha Penna plays a vital role in the newsroom by managing daily operations and supporting the editorial team. She is key in improving communication, organizing schedules, and keeping the newsroom running smoothly and efficiently.

In San Francisco, homelessness keeps testing the city’s promise to itself

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 promised and delivered open data, but now it faces a tougher test of real accountability

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...
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California is losing the corporate race, Texas has taken the lead

California - Texas has taken the lead in a corporate race that has been...

Sacramento County adds daytime refuge as forecasted heat raises concerns for vulnerable residents

Sacramento, California - Sacramento County is opening a temporary place for people to escape...

Councilmember Caity Maple points to Meadowview housing proposal as proof missing middle policy works

Sacramento, California - Sacramento City Councilmember Caity Maple is pointing to a proposed affordable...

County officials ask residents to help identify illegal fireworks sellers, reminds of huge fines for illegal fireworks use

Sacramento, California - Sacramento County is widening its Fourth of July warning from those...

Newsom’s tour of Vast turns Long Beach’s Space Beach into a stage for California’s orbital ambitions

California - California Governor Gavin Newsom stepped onto the manufacturing floor at Vast’s Long...

Sacramento Fire welcomes 22 new recruits shaped by the motto the only way out is through

Sacramento, California - Sacramento Fire Department marked a proud moment this week as 22...

Sacramento Vice Mayor Karina Talamantes calls on Natomas residents to join community landscaping day on June 13

Sacramento, California - A small stretch of Sacramento’s Natomas community is set to get...

Sacramento takes mobility planning to the sidewalk as Arden-Auburn travelers share safety concerns

Sacramento, California - A morning trip along Arden Way or Auburn Boulevard can reveal...

Dads unite for wellness and opportunity during inaugural South Sacramento community walk

Sacramento, California - A morning walk through South Sacramento will carry a larger message...

Councilmember Lisa Kaplan joins parents and staff in search for safer routes around Sacramento campuses with on-site visits

Sacramento, California - Last week, a familiar school-day challenge came into sharp focus in...

Sacramento County unifies online and mobile 311 access through new account system

Sacramento, California - Sacramento County residents now have a redesigned way to reach county...

Children’s toys used to conceal fentanyl pills in trafficking case, Sacramento man admits role in nationwide operation

Sacramento, California - A Sacramento man has admitted taking part in a fentanyl trafficking...

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In San Francisco, homelessness keeps testing the city’s promise to itself

San Francisco, California - David Chen still calls San Francisco home, even when the...

Sacramento promised and delivered open data, but now it faces a tougher test of real accountability

Sacramento, California - For years, the city has pointed residents toward its Open Data...

OPINION: The homelessness problem in Sacramento didn’t shrink; it just spread

Sacramento, California - Born at Sutter Memorial back when it was still on F...

Sacramento Fire turns routine training into surprise promotion for Fire Engineer Kevin Meek

Sacramento firefighter Kevin Meek thought he was returning to a normal shift. After time away...