State GovernmentAfter a child’s death, California weighs rules for phys ed during extreme weatherA bill in California would require the state Department of Education to create guidelines that govern physical activity at public schools during extreme weather, including setting threshold temperatures for when students should exercise outside.
EnvironmentLa Familia Counseling Center is Sacramento’s first federally-recognized climate resilience hub
EnvironmentMay 20, 2024When sea otters lose their favorite foods, they can use tools to go after new onesSome otters rely on tools to bust open hard-shelled prey items like snails, and a new study suggests this tool use is helping them to survive as their favorite, easier-to-eat foods disappear.
EducationMay 20, 2024Why UC grad students are going out on strikeThe job action starting today at UC Santa Cruz isn’t about pay, but instead is in response to how UC deployed police to clear pro-Palestinian encampments on campuses.
State GovernmentMay 17, 2024Man convicted of attacking ex-Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer sentenced to 30 yearsThe man convicted of attempting to kidnap then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.
EnvironmentMay 16, 2024$20 billion: The Delta tunnel’s new price tagThe centerpiece of California’s water wars pits Gov. Newsom against local communities and environmentalists. A new report says the benefits of the tunnel exceed the cost since other water supplies would cost more.
EducationMay 16, 2024University of California official says system has $32 billion in holdings targeted by protestersThe University of California has $32 billion in assets targeted by students protesting the Israel-Hamas war. The university system has $175 billion overall in assets, an investment official announced at a meeting with the Board of Regents on Tuesday.
Health CareMay 16, 2024Vicki GonzalezJen PicardSolano, Yolo counties release public health warning for raw milk as avian flu concerns growThe “Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza,” or H5N1 virus, has not been detected in California cows, but health officials say they released the warning in an attempt to get ahead of a possible problem. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Housing and HomelessnessMay 15, 2024Chris NicholsAdvocates push back against Sacramento’s plans to close self-governed homeless campResidents and supporters marched to City Hall on Wednesday, demanding that the city drop its plans to evict people from the self-governed homeless encampment.
Sacramento RegionMay 15, 2024Kristin LamSacramento City Council OKs plan to replace gas appliances — without stove requirementsThe plan focuses on retrofitting space and water heating appliances, but doesn’t recommend any requirements for stoves in homes or restaurants.
Sacramento RegionMay 15, 2024Vicki GonzalezJust meeting NPR Tiny Desk winner The Philharmonik? Sacramento musician shares his origin storyChristian Gates is a producer, singer, rapper and multi-instrumentalist whose song “What’s It All Mean” stunned the contest judges. His contribution beat out roughly 7,000 other entries. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleMay 15, 2024And the winner of the 2024 Tiny Desk Contest is... Sacramento's The Philharmonik!Nearly 7,000 independent artists submitted to this year's Tiny Desk Contest. Meet the Sacramento artist that rose to the top. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.