Emma Hall
@emmahall.bsky.social
ᖹᐟᒧᐧᒣᑯ & ᏣᎳᎩ (Blackfeet & Cherokee). Reporter and union rep for The Sacramento Bee. A friend to all animals.
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Emma Hall
@emmahall.bsky.social
· Jun 12
Oki (hello)! It’s been awhile since I’ve posted on here. Which calls for a re-introduction!
My name is Emma Hall. I cover Sacramento County for the Sacramento Bee. My focus is the everyday lives and issues of Sac county residents.
Want to chat? Have a tip? Reach out at ehall@sacbee.com.
My name is Emma Hall. I cover Sacramento County for the Sacramento Bee. My focus is the everyday lives and issues of Sac county residents.
Want to chat? Have a tip? Reach out at ehall@sacbee.com.
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The summit, hosted at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento in Wheatland, is being held Tuesday and Wednesday
Missing and Murdered Indigenous People summit comes to Sacramento region
The summit, hosted at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento in Wheatland, is being held Tuesday and Wednesday
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February 4, 2026 at 3:30 AM
The summit, hosted at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento in Wheatland, is being held Tuesday and Wednesday
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Cal Expo said the involved entertainment company missed more than $200,000 in lease payments.
No ‘Calibunga’: Plans for new Cal Expo water park fall through over nonpayment
Cal Expo said the involved entertainment company missed more than $200,000 in lease payments.
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February 4, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Cal Expo said the involved entertainment company missed more than $200,000 in lease payments.
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The new policy was discussed Tuesday during the city’s budget and audit committee.
New Sacramento policy seeks to cut down on illegal dumping, deemed ‘epidemic’
The new policy was discussed Tuesday during the city’s budget and audit committee.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:40 PM
The new policy was discussed Tuesday during the city’s budget and audit committee.
ICYMI: The Sac Bee Guild is urging McClatchy to raise salaries and give our lowest paid reporters fair pay.
Currently, eight of our local news reporters (who are predominantly BIPOC + women) are underpaid so much that they qualify for low income housing. We deserve better.
Currently, eight of our local news reporters (who are predominantly BIPOC + women) are underpaid so much that they qualify for low income housing. We deserve better.
January 29, 2026 at 4:41 PM
ICYMI: The Sac Bee Guild is urging McClatchy to raise salaries and give our lowest paid reporters fair pay.
Currently, eight of our local news reporters (who are predominantly BIPOC + women) are underpaid so much that they qualify for low income housing. We deserve better.
Currently, eight of our local news reporters (who are predominantly BIPOC + women) are underpaid so much that they qualify for low income housing. We deserve better.
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About 60% of The Sacramento Bee’s reporters and photojournalists are white. But if you look at the pool of local reporters whose wages are so low they qualify for low-income housing, the ratio is flipped: 63% are people of color. Management offered a deal that would leave most of them low-income.
McClatchy wants you to invest in a Sacramento Bee subscription, but the company doesn’t want to invest in its reporters.
Under management’s latest offer, seven local journalists would still make salaries low enough to qualify them for low-income housing.
Under management’s latest offer, seven local journalists would still make salaries low enough to qualify them for low-income housing.
January 29, 2026 at 4:01 PM
About 60% of The Sacramento Bee’s reporters and photojournalists are white. But if you look at the pool of local reporters whose wages are so low they qualify for low-income housing, the ratio is flipped: 63% are people of color. Management offered a deal that would leave most of them low-income.
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McClatchy wants you to invest in a Sacramento Bee subscription, but the company doesn’t want to invest in its reporters.
Under management’s latest offer, seven local journalists would still make salaries low enough to qualify them for low-income housing.
Under management’s latest offer, seven local journalists would still make salaries low enough to qualify them for low-income housing.
January 29, 2026 at 1:28 AM
McClatchy wants you to invest in a Sacramento Bee subscription, but the company doesn’t want to invest in its reporters.
Under management’s latest offer, seven local journalists would still make salaries low enough to qualify them for low-income housing.
Under management’s latest offer, seven local journalists would still make salaries low enough to qualify them for low-income housing.
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In bargaining with the Sacramento Bee guild today, McClatchy management proposed wage increases so pitiful that they would leave seven of our local journalists eligible for low-income housing.
McClatchy wants you to invest in a Sacramento Bee subscription, but the company doesn’t want to invest in its reporters.
Under management’s latest offer, seven local journalists would still make salaries low enough to qualify them for low-income housing.
Under management’s latest offer, seven local journalists would still make salaries low enough to qualify them for low-income housing.
January 29, 2026 at 1:29 AM
In bargaining with the Sacramento Bee guild today, McClatchy management proposed wage increases so pitiful that they would leave seven of our local journalists eligible for low-income housing.
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Please stand with us and share this far and wide. It’s so important. ✊
Please stand with us and share this far and wide. It’s so important. ✊
McClatchy wants you to invest in a Sacramento Bee subscription, but the company doesn’t want to invest in its reporters.
Under management’s latest offer, seven local journalists would still make salaries low enough to qualify them for low-income housing.
Under management’s latest offer, seven local journalists would still make salaries low enough to qualify them for low-income housing.
January 29, 2026 at 1:34 AM
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Please stand with us and share this far and wide. It’s so important. ✊
Please stand with us and share this far and wide. It’s so important. ✊
The Sac Bee Guild has been negotiating with McClatchy for fair pay/higher salaries for months.
Today, McClatchy countered with an offer that still leaves our lowest paid reporters (who are majority BIPOC and or women), struggling financially.
We demand better.
Today, McClatchy countered with an offer that still leaves our lowest paid reporters (who are majority BIPOC and or women), struggling financially.
We demand better.
McClatchy wants you to invest in a Sacramento Bee subscription, but the company doesn’t want to invest in its reporters.
Under management’s latest offer, seven local journalists would still make salaries low enough to qualify them for low-income housing.
Under management’s latest offer, seven local journalists would still make salaries low enough to qualify them for low-income housing.
January 29, 2026 at 3:30 AM
The Sac Bee Guild has been negotiating with McClatchy for fair pay/higher salaries for months.
Today, McClatchy countered with an offer that still leaves our lowest paid reporters (who are majority BIPOC and or women), struggling financially.
We demand better.
Today, McClatchy countered with an offer that still leaves our lowest paid reporters (who are majority BIPOC and or women), struggling financially.
We demand better.
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New: The family of a man who died after he was found unresponsive in the jail has filed a lawsuit.
He died in August of a drug-related cause. The Sheriff's Office did not announce it to the public.
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He died in August of a drug-related cause. The Sheriff's Office did not announce it to the public.
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Family of man who died after being found in Sacramento jail cell files lawsuit
Jarred Barabino, 32, died in August after he was found unresponsive in the Sacramento Main Jail.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:22 PM
New: The family of a man who died after he was found unresponsive in the jail has filed a lawsuit.
He died in August of a drug-related cause. The Sheriff's Office did not announce it to the public.
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www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...
He died in August of a drug-related cause. The Sheriff's Office did not announce it to the public.
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www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...
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In addition to Eric Guerra, Flo Cofer and Karina Talamantes told us they're interested in considering a run for Serna's seat. Jeff Harris has opened a fundraising committee.
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Potential candidates for Sacramento County District 1 seat
Phil Serna announced he won't seek re-election, opening Sacramento County 1st District. Eric Guerra, Flojaune Cofer and others are weighing runs for June 2026.
www.sacbee.com
October 30, 2025 at 7:40 PM
In addition to Eric Guerra, Flo Cofer and Karina Talamantes told us they're interested in considering a run for Serna's seat. Jeff Harris has opened a fundraising committee.
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From mission-driven shops to trendy boutiques, Sacramento’s thrift scene offers more than just bargains.
Thrift stores are becoming more popular. Here’s what Sacramento has to offer
From mission-driven shops to trendy boutiques, Sacramento’s thrift scene offers more than just bargains.
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August 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
From mission-driven shops to trendy boutiques, Sacramento’s thrift scene offers more than just bargains.
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Our Fellow @emmahall.bsky.social delved into the crisis of youth suicide and how Native youth in Sacramento have found solace in reclaiming their culture:
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How culture saves Sacramento’s Native American youth from suicide
Young Native Americans face obstacles to mental health treatment and the highest suicide rate in California. Here’s how they use culture as prevention.
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August 6, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Our Fellow @emmahall.bsky.social delved into the crisis of youth suicide and how Native youth in Sacramento have found solace in reclaiming their culture:
www.sacbee.com/news/equity-...
www.sacbee.com/news/equity-...
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This expansion is one of several efforts by the city to increase enforced paid parking.
Sacramento’s expanding paid parking meter locations. Here’s where
This expansion is one of several efforts by the city to increase enforced paid parking.
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July 31, 2025 at 6:50 PM
This expansion is one of several efforts by the city to increase enforced paid parking.
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“I didn’t know I had to be worried about this, I just can’t understand how this even happened,” the 15-year-old tortie’s owner said.
Postal carrier sprays Rancho Cordova resident’s cat in moment captured on video
“I didn’t know I had to be worried about this, I just can’t understand how this even happened,” the 15-year-old tortie’s owner said.
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July 31, 2025 at 9:50 PM
“I didn’t know I had to be worried about this, I just can’t understand how this even happened,” the 15-year-old tortie’s owner said.
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The Sacramento-area restaurateur appeared in Sacramento Superior Court on Thursday morning for a 2024 domestic violence case.
Chando’s Tacos owner appears in court for felony battery, domestic violence case
The Sacramento-area restaurateur appeared in Sacramento Superior Court on Thursday morning for a 2024 domestic violence case.
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July 31, 2025 at 8:50 PM
The Sacramento-area restaurateur appeared in Sacramento Superior Court on Thursday morning for a 2024 domestic violence case.
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On Oct. 28, Sacramento County and its seven cities will meet to discuss homelessness solutions, supervisors announced earlier this month.
Sacramento County to meet with region’s cities to address causes of homelessness
On Oct. 28, Sacramento County and its seven cities will meet to discuss homelessness solutions, supervisors announced earlier this month.
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July 30, 2025 at 1:50 PM
On Oct. 28, Sacramento County and its seven cities will meet to discuss homelessness solutions, supervisors announced earlier this month.
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“There has to be some balance,” said Mayor Kevin McCarty. “There has to be some common sense.”
Sacramento bans homeless sleeping at City Hall despite community pleas
“There has to be some balance,” said Mayor Kevin McCarty. “There has to be some common sense.”
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July 30, 2025 at 2:20 PM
“There has to be some balance,” said Mayor Kevin McCarty. “There has to be some common sense.”
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An audit probed a connection between a prominent Sacramento leader and Highlands Community Charter School.
Records expose financial ties between Sacramento leader, public charter school
An audit probed a connection between a prominent Sacramento leader and Highlands Community Charter School.
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July 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
An audit probed a connection between a prominent Sacramento leader and Highlands Community Charter School.
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Enforcement of the violation started accelerating on Dec. 19 — nine days after Kevin McCarty was sworn in.
Homeless citations at Sacramento City Hall soar after Mayor McCarty takes office
Enforcement of the violation started accelerating on Dec. 19 — nine days after Kevin McCarty was sworn in.
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July 25, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Enforcement of the violation started accelerating on Dec. 19 — nine days after Kevin McCarty was sworn in.
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Mone’t Ha-Sidi, a Sacramento native, has seen Death Cab for Cutie more than 70 times and has hosted twerk classes and a burlesque show in the band’s honor.
From ‘Death Cab for Bootie’ to front row: Sacramento fan celebrates band’s return
Mone’t Ha-Sidi, a Sacramento native, has seen Death Cab for Cutie more than 70 times and has hosted twerk classes and a burlesque show in the band’s honor.
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July 24, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Mone’t Ha-Sidi, a Sacramento native, has seen Death Cab for Cutie more than 70 times and has hosted twerk classes and a burlesque show in the band’s honor.
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Rittick Kumar Gupta, 21, was riding an electric scooter when a light rail train struck him near the corner of 19th and T streets.
Man killed in Sacramento light rail crash remembered as ‘vibrant soul’
Rittick Kumar Gupta, 21, was riding an electric scooter when a light rail train struck him near the corner of 19th and T streets.
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July 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Rittick Kumar Gupta, 21, was riding an electric scooter when a light rail train struck him near the corner of 19th and T streets.
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Under Proposition 1 and the Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment Act, funding for Sacramento County Behavioral Health has shifted.
Sacramento County to redirect funding toward homelessness reduction efforts
Under Proposition 1 and the Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment Act, funding for Sacramento County Behavioral Health has shifted.
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July 23, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Under Proposition 1 and the Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment Act, funding for Sacramento County Behavioral Health has shifted.
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The Trump administration’s “cruel theatrics” play to “base’s anger,” according to one expert.
Immigration arrests in California soar under second Trump term
The Trump administration’s “cruel theatrics” play to “base’s anger,” according to one expert.
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July 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
The Trump administration’s “cruel theatrics” play to “base’s anger,” according to one expert.
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“We’re somewhere in California,” said one Border Patrol official.
70 federal agents were in Sacramento. Border Patrol won’t confirm if they left
“We’re somewhere in California,” said one Border Patrol official.
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July 18, 2025 at 9:40 PM
“We’re somewhere in California,” said one Border Patrol official.