EnvironmentOfficials urge caution at Sacramento-area rivers as flows move fast and coldJuly 2, 2024 | Manola SecairaMore people will likely make their way to the American River to cool off as temperatures peak well above 100 degrees this week, but caution is necessary.
EnvironmentSome California cities are choosing drone shows over fireworksJuly 1, 2024 | Manola SecairaOrganizers of these shows often explain the swap as an environmental one that comes with less pollution and leftover debris.
EnvironmentTravel tips for a Fourth of July that's set to break recordsJuly 1, 2024Fourth of July travel is set to break records with nearly 71 million people expected to make trips over the holiday.
EnvironmentWest Nile virus has been detected in Sacramento and Yolo counties. Here’s how to protect yourself from mosquitoes.June 28, 2024 | Chris NicholsThe virus was detected in mosquitoes in Dunnigan in Yolo County, and also in dead birds near Land Park in Sacramento County.
EnvironmentSacramento expected to see Fourth of July heatwaveJune 28, 2024 | Steve MilneAn excessive heat watch is in place for next Tuesday through Friday, with temperatures ranging from 105 to 115 and limited overnight relief.
Environment‘Total system breakdown’: California firefighters with PTSD face a workers’ comp nightmareJune 28, 2024Even when suicidal, California firefighters struggle to find medical help and navigate the workers’ comp morass to pay for it. A 2021 analysis showed their claims were more likely to involve PTSD — and were denied more often.
EnvironmentRebuilding Paradise: Nonprofit's $500 'defensible space' grants help cut residents' insurance costsJune 25, 2024Households in Paradise are confronting an insurability crisis as companies raise premiums and discontinue policies in California. But a local foundation is trying to help those families find ways to qualify for and afford private insurance again.
EnvironmentImproved weather helps firefighters battling wildfire near rural community in Butte CountyJune 25, 2024Improved weather is helping firefighters battling a rural northern California wildfire threatening the community of Palermo, which is near where the state’s deadliest wildfire struck six years ago.
EnvironmentThis giant freshwater fish — North America’s largest — gains California protectionJune 24, 2024Die-offs from algae blooms in San Francisco and Delta water diversions have left a giant, shark-like, prehistoric creature at risk. State wildlife officials approved white sturgeon as a candidate for listing, which triggers protection.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s long-delayed indoor heat rule approved. What it means for workersJune 21, 2024After five years, a state occupational health board approves rules to protect workers from extreme heat indoors. They will take effect in August, but state prisons will not be covered.
