Sacramento RegionSan Joaquin, Sacramento officials prepare for mosquito seasonMay 14, 2024 | Rich IbarraCalifornia saw 428 human cases of West Nile Virus last season, and officials are taking precautions against the spread of disease by setting up mosquito traps and doing outreach as warmer weather returns.
EnvironmentFilm about Camp Fire rescue starring Matthew McConaughey begins filming in New MexicoMay 14, 2024"The Lost Bus" tells the story of a bus driver and a school teacher who rescued students during the 2018 Camp Fire, the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California’s history.
Nevada Supreme Court rejects teachers union-backed appeal to put A's public funding on '24 ballotMay 14, 2024The Nevada Supreme Court on Monday struck down a proposed ballot initiative that would allow voters to decide whether to repeal up to $380 million in public funding for a new MLB stadium in Las Vegas.
Sacramento Region‘Trusted messengers’ work to reduce barriers to city of Sacramento resourcesMay 14, 2024 | Kristin LamThe city of Sacramento tries to break down language, cultural and trust barriers by recruiting people who are already well-known in their communities.
Health Care‘Takes us out at the knees’: California local health officials warn against cutting fundingMay 13, 2024 | Kate WolffeTo balance the budget, Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing eliminating an annual $300 million payment to public health, instituted after COVID. Advocates warn it could leave us more susceptible to another disease threat.
Sacramento RegionElk Grove City Council approves Sacramento Zoo moveMay 13, 2024 | Vicki GonzalezLast week, the Elk Grove City Council approved the zoo’s move from Land Park, where it first opened in 1927. CapRadio’s Vicki Gonzalez spoke with officials from both organizations about the path to get here and what’s next. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionSacramento wants to add more trees in under-covered areas. Here’s why, and how to get involvedMay 13, 2024Public comment is open on the city of Sacramento’s Urban Forest Plan, which proposes adding trees in the areas most in need of coverage. Representatives with the Sacramento Tree Foundation explain the steps needed to obtain “tree canopy equity.” Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Todd Cochran: Returning to his rootsMay 13, 2024 | Gary G. VercelliTodd Cochran’s performance at SFJAZZ on Saturday, May 18, will be a homecoming for the talented Los Angeles-based pianist and composer. His years of classical music study and collaborations with jazz giants give his performances a unique perspective. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Housing and HomelessnessAmid deficit, Newsom proposes California spend less to solve homelessness and create affordable housingMay 10, 2024Faced with a multibillion dollar budget deficit, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s May budget proposal includes hundreds of millions of dollars in additional cuts to housing and homelessness programs.
State GovernmentBig cuts, no new taxes: Gov. Newsom’s plan to fix California’s budget deficitMay 10, 2024Gavin Newsom proposes a mix of spending cuts and using reserves to balance the state budget. He says that core services will be largely untouched, but some existing programs would be affected.