California launches program reimbursing CalFresh recipients for buying produce grown in-stateApril 4, 2023 | Megan Manata | Vicki GonzalezCalFresh issued its last round of pandemic-era extra payments in March. The state has launched a new program aimed at making fresh fruit and vegetables more accessible and affordable to those receiving assistance.
As broader sweep of anti-trans action comes to Sacramento region, community organizations push backApril 4, 2023This year’s celebrations of visibility came in the midst of a nationwide high in anti-trans legislation, and groups in the Sacramento region say trans justice also means safety, joy and abundance.
Live updates: Trump blasts investigations and calls charges politicalApril 4, 2023Former President Donald Trump remained defiant in a speech after pleading not guilty to 34 felony counts. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg alleges Trump falsified business records in order hide damaging information from voters in 2016.
Environment6 things to know about heat pumps, a climate solution in a boxApril 4, 2023Sales of super-efficient electric heat pumps are rising in the U.S. But what are heat pumps? And why do some call them a key climate solution?
One year later, families remember victims of April 3 downtown mass shootingApril 3, 2023 | Mike HagertyCapRadio spoke with Leia Schenk, founder of Empact, a group that works with families of victims of gun violence and crisis. Empact is working with families to remember those who died on April 3, 2022.
EnvironmentCalifornia’s snowpack levels are over double the average for April, officials sayApril 3, 2023 | Manola SecairaDozens of atmospheric rivers hit the West Coast this winter, boosting snowpack levels across the state.
Health CareCalifornia may change its mental health funding. Why that might cut some servicesApril 3, 2023California may change how it allocates mental health funding, which some fear will cut some existing services.
Health CareRoundtable explores solutions to fentanyl crisis in California Native American communitiesApril 3, 2023 | Kate WolffeTribal leaders say kids as young as 13 are addicted to fentanyl, as the synthetic opioid hits Native American communities harder than others in its path. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWhy California leads the country in cutting vehicle emissionsApril 3, 2023 | Manola SecairaWe talked to an expert about the state’s role in both national and international conversations about pollution from cars and trucks.
Race and EquityCalifornia high schools are adding hundreds of ethnic studies classes. Are teachers prepared?April 2, 2023California high school students will be required to pass an ethnic studies class to graduate, starting with the class of 2030. That means the state needs lots of new ethnic studies teachers.
