Janelle Salanga
Northern California ReporterThe Central Valley is something that is incredibly personal to me. Having grown up, studied and worked in the valley, I’ve learned that there are stories in every corner of every city here: stories about intergenerational organizing, environmental (in)justice and the labor that feeds much of California, among others.
I see journalism as a tool for record-keeping and nuancing “stereotypical” or “sensational” narratives. I want to see media act less transactionally, meet people where they are and ground my reporting in a deep understanding of regional context. Through being in the valley, which lies at the core of Northern California, I’ve learned a little bit about that context — but I am always learning more, and your stories play a huge role in that.
As CapRadio’s Northern California reporter, I operate from an understanding of the breadth of perspectives here and the societal and structural inequities between the communities within the region. I’m particularly passionate about covering stories about groups of people that have been disempowered by current social structures.
If there’s something I should be covering about Northern California — whether a topic or a specific story — let me know! This region is one we share.
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California lawmakers passed more than 1,000 bills this past year, many of which become new California laws in 2024. Here’s a closer look at a few you might notice. -
Close to 4 million Californians with student debt will resume payments for student loans starting in October. Here’s what you need to know about repayment options, your rights as a borrower and what’s ahead. -
If approved, the multi-year proposal would raise tuition by 6% each year for the next five years, and is meant to help the statewide system with its $1.5 billion deficit. -
Who might be susceptible to flooding, what to do if you’re snowed inside your car or vehicle and more. -
As infections plateau, the state and federal government are lifting the states of emergency for COVID. Here’s what local public health figures say and where you can still find testing, treatment and other resources in the Sacramento area. -
Health experts share tips on how to keep yourself and your family healthy, so if you choose to gather to celebrate, virus is less likely to join you. -
The announcement comes three days after the state said it continued to review data about the virus. San Francisco made a similar declaration last Thursday. -
San Francisco declared a state of emergency over rising cases of monkeypox Thursday. State health officials say they’re taking the outbreak “very seriously” and expecting thousands of vaccine doses from the federal government. -
Find answers to questions about California’s protections for abortion access for both in and out-of-state residents, what abortion options exist in the state, and more. -
With a growing cohort of patients experiencing persistent symptoms of COVID-19 weeks after initial infection, many say the condition impairs their capacity to participate in activities they used to enjoy.
