Black and brown students face barriers on the way to college. Data show a majority in Sacramento don t meet requirements for California s four-year universities. Some organizations are working to help them navigate the process to higher education.
By Genoa Barrow | OBSERVER Senior Staff Writer - Marlon Yarber is the first African American to serve as Sacramento County's chief of probation and he is actively recruiting more African Americans to join the department to address disparities and ensure fairness.
By Williamena Kwapo | OBSERVER Staff Writer - James Wheatley, founder of Celebration Arts, has retired after 35 years of providing training and performance opportunities in Sacramento while James Ellison has taken over as director and plans to continue the legacy of Celebration Arts.
By Genoa Barrow | OBSERVER Senior Staff Writer - Sacramento County has received $1.3 million in grant funding to purchase five mobile outreach vehicles to help locals on probation overcome barriers to meeting their probation requirements and accessing other services.
By Mark Haynes | OBSERVER Correspondent - The Sacramento Kings kicked off the 2018-19 NBA season with Media Day, setting high expectations for themselves and their players to win a championship, while Keegan Murray is looking to improve on his rookie season and become a better creator.