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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Community workshop to shape safer bike and pedestrian corridor along H Street in Sacramento

Sacramento, California - An upcoming public session will give community members a chance to help...

Sacramento police cancel weekend search after missing teen is located

Sacramento, California - Local authorities said early on Sunday that a missing Sacramento teenager...

Fewer jobs and fewer job seekers drive mixed December labor report in Sacramento

Sacramento, California - The employment report for December painted a mixed picture for the...

Sacramento sees one of region’s largest student housing sales as investors eye limited new supply

Sacramento, California - A real estate investor from Honolulu has made a big purchase...

Association of California Water Agencies launches renewed national leadership search

Sacramento, California - The Association of California Water Agencies is looking for a new...

Sacramento police investigate fatal gunfire on Eleanor Avenue in early morning hours

Sacramento, California - The Sacramento Police Department is looking into a deadly shooting that happened...

Arrest in Alabama brings long-running Sacramento child abuse investigation to court, main suspect kept at Sacramento jail

Sacramento, California - A months-long investigation by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office has led...

Sacramento pitches Limited Entertainment Permit as win for artists and small venues, promises cheaper simpler way to activate business spaces

Sacramento, California - Small business owners in Sacramento are getting a clearer, cheaper way...

Medi-Cal program for undocumented individuals in California costs roughly $10 billion each year

Sacramento, California - As concerns about the enrollment of illegal immigrants grow, California and...

CalRecycle officially begins enforcement of polystyrene ban, ending period of limited oversight and signaling major shift

California - After the plastic sector fell short of state authorities' mandated recycling goals,...

Parking in downtown Sacramento changes for good

Sacramento, California - Sacramento is revamping its parking meter system in a bold effort...

The fast-food industry in California is experiencing a noticeable decline in employment

Sacramento, California - California's fast-food industry has seen an obvious drop in employment in...

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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...