Health CareHere's how Sacramento County schools are handling COVID-19 testing and precautions as students returnJanuary 4, 2022 | Janelle SalangaWith limited testing supplies and thousands of students returning from winter break amid a record-breaking COVID-19 surge, here's what Sacramento County schools are trying to do to prevent the spread of the virus. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentMassive Dixie Fire started by PG&E equipment, Cal Fire investigators concludeJanuary 4, 2022 | Scott RoddThe Dixie Fire grew to be the second-largest fire in state history, burning over 960,000 acres and destroying over 1,300 structures. It's the latest in a string of devastating wildfires allegedly caused by the utility's equipment.
EnvironmentNo, California’s drought isn’t over. Here’s why.January 4, 2022California today issued emergency drought rules aimed at wasteful water use. Although snowpack is 150% of average today, climatologists predict dry conditions for the rest of the season. And conservation still lags. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Race and EquityCalifornia study shows racial, gender disparities in police stops and searchesJanuary 4, 2022 | Sarah Mizes-TanOut of nearly 3 million reported vehicle and pedestrian stops, racial and gender disparities were shown.
Health CareThe CDC now recommends Pfizer boosters after 5 months, down from 6January 4, 2022The move to shorten the Pfizer booster interval comes as the U.S. shatters daily case records. The recommended interval for those who received Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccines has not changed.
Race and EquitySacramento’s historically Black Oak Park neighborhood is losing Black residents — and fastJanuary 4, 2022 | Kris HooksOak Park lost nearly one-fourth of all Black residents in a decade. And with massive changes on the horizon, current and former residents wonder if Black residents will stay much longer.
EnvironmentCalifornia Wildfire History MapJanuary 4, 2022 | Emily Zentner | Liz AndersonAs the climate changes and forest fuel loads aren’t properly managed, California’s wildfire season is changing. See how it has shifted over time in this interactive map.
State GovernmentCalifornia Assembly member Lorena Gonzalez steps down to lead labor federationJanuary 3, 2022 | Nicole NixonWith roots in organized labor, Gonzalez will begin a transition to take over the California Labor Federation later this summer. The San Diego Democrat authored a number of consequential labor laws, including the AB5 worker-reclassification bill.
