Race and EquityNearly 30 Afghan American Students From Sacramento County School District Still In AfghanistanSeptember 3, 2021 | Randol WhiteAbout 27 Sacramento County Afghan American students may still be in Afghanistan. San Juan Unified School District's Melissa Bassanelli spoke with Randol White about efforts to get in touch with these students in the Taliban-held country. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentClimate Change Makes Megafires Like Caldor Fire In Lake Tahoe ‘Worse’September 3, 2021 | Manola SecairaConversations around the massive wildfires plaguing California have evolved substantially the past few years. Researchers say rising temperatures will only increase conditions that fuel these catastrophes years to come.
California State Of Mind | Episode 38Can California Continue to Grow the World’s Food Without Reliable Water?September 3, 2021California is known for innovation, but some say more is needed to address its drought-ridden future – especially when it comes to the state’s agriculture industry. California’s Food and Ag Secretary Karen Ross shares some ideas. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFire Crews See A Window To Gain Control Of Caldor Fire As Winds Decrease, Humidity Edges HigherSeptember 2, 2021 | Scott RoddSome evacuation orders have been downgraded or lifted in western El Dorado County.
Health CareCalifornia’s Community Colleges Divided On Vaccine Mandates For StudentsSeptember 2, 2021 | Ed Fletcher | Janelle SalangaStudents returning to California’s publicly-owned four-year college and university campuses this fall will be required to show proof of vaccination. Most students attending community college in the state won’t have the same safeguard.
No, California Program Designed To Help Voters With Disabilities Isn’t A ‘Security Concern’ As Recall Candidate Larry Elder SuggestedSeptember 2, 2021 | Chris NicholsElder promoted a claim without evidence that the program has sparked security concerns because it allows people to download a ballot. Election and disability rights experts rejected that claim.
Race and EquitySeveral California Public School Students Are Still Trapped In AfghanistanSeptember 2, 2021The San Juan Unified School District in Sacramento, Calif., says officials believe some of the district's students have been able to leave since the U.S. evacuation ended Tuesday.
EnvironmentQ&A: School Starts In Less Than A Week In Plumas County, Families Who Lost Homes In The Dixie Fire Living In Hotels, CarsSeptember 2, 2021School starts in less than a week in Plumas County, and families who lost their homes in the Dixie Fire have nowhere to go and are now living in hotels and cars. Those who do have homes are returning to frequent power outages and more. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDevastating Fires Could Damage Lake Tahoe’s Iconic Blue WatersSeptember 1, 2021Researchers have already seen drops in Lake Tahoe’s clarity during the fires, although it may be temporary. The damage could last years, but its extent depends on how much burns and releases soot into its famous blue waters.
Not Enough Subs: California Schools Face Severe Teacher ShortageSeptember 1, 2021Long underpaid and underappreciated, substitute teachers are key to keeping schools open this year. But a shortage of subs has created another layer of chaos to this pandemic school year.
