Sacramento RegionSacramento’s own LeVar Burton receives award from White House for literacy workOctober 29, 2024 | Keyshawn DavisActor and former Sacramentan LeVar Burton received the 2023 Humanities Medal from President Joe Biden for his impact as an actor, literacy advocate and storytelling.
Health CareNew breast cancer research finds cases are increasing in historically low-risk groupsOctober 29, 2024 | Vicki GonzalezThe American Cancer Society found breast cancer rates are increasing among younger women and AAPI women of all ages, as well as a long standing higher death rate for Black women.
EnvironmentDengue fever is rare in L.A. That could start to change because of climate changeOctober 29, 2024Several people caught dengue fever locally in Los Angeles this fall. Climate change and invasive mosquitoes have made that possible, experts say.
Health CareCalifornia mental health agency director to resign following conflict of interest allegationsOctober 29, 2024Toby Ewing, executive director of California’s Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission, is resigning amid an investigation into his conduct and revelations that he traveled to the U.K
EnvironmentIt's almost Halloween. That means it's time for a bat beauty contestOctober 28, 2024A special kind of beauty contest featuring bats kicked off in the lead-up to Halloween: The Bureau of Land Management is hosting its “Bat Beauty Contest” to raise awareness about the animal's ecological importance.
State GovernmentIn nationwide first, California plans to rev up sales of electric motorcyclesOctober 28, 2024Bikers — many of whom love their noisy combustion engines — say zero-emission motorcycles aren’t ready for long-distance rides. Motorcycles emit an “outsized portion” of smog-causing pollutants.
EnvironmentCalifornia’s commercial Dungeness crab season delayed again to protect whalesOctober 28, 2024The start of the commercial Dungeness crab season in California has been delayed for the seventh straight year to protect humpback whales from becoming entangled in trap and buoy lines.
Sacramento RegionWhat are the rules for what voters can say and wear at a polling place?October 28, 2024 | Gerardo ZavalaIt’s important to follow rules regarding what’s allowed when visiting vote centers. One of these rules is no electioneering, which is something Placer County’s registrar of voters said is often done because voters are unaware of the law. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s plan to overhaul a key climate program — raising the cost of gas — ignites debateOctober 25, 2024The state air board will vote on changes to its landmark clean fuel program that would cut more greenhouse gases but could raise the cost of gas and diesel.
EducationCalifornia public school students will be required to learn about menstruationOctober 25, 2024 | Srishti PrabhaStarting next school year, students in grades 7 to 12 will learn about menstruation, pre-menstruation and related disorders in sexual health classes.
