EnvironmentFire, law enforcement officials highlight firework safety ahead of holiday weekendJune 29, 2023Fire and law enforcement officials urged Sacramentans to use “safe and sane” fireworks, which are approved by the State Fire Marshal.
EnvironmentSacramento region to open cooling centers amid first summer heat waveJune 29, 2023 | Chris NicholsSacramento County will open cooling centers at the DHA Annex at 1725 28th St. in Midtown Sacramento and the DHA Service Center at 5747 Watt Ave. in North Highlands.
EnvironmentLake Tahoe organizations create a plan to better handle peak season crowdsJune 27, 2023 | Manola SecairaLocal groups say early pandemic visitors highlighted issues like litter, congestion and rising housing costs.
State GovernmentWhat you need to know on the California budget dealJune 27, 2023After weeks of negotiations, the governor and top Democrats in the Legislature say they have a budget deal. Legislators will start voting today on bills related to the agreement.
EnvironmentSacramento set to see triple-digit heat later this weekJune 26, 2023 | Mike HagertyMeteorologists with the National Weather Service say the region will see its first 100-degree day on Friday. Officials also warn of “major heat risk” this weekend.
EnvironmentCalifornia lawmakers wage Delta water war with NewsomJune 21, 2023Legislators threatened to reject Newsom’s infrastructure package if he won’t remove the Delta water tunnel. The issue could be ammunition as the budget deadline looms.
EnvironmentState Farm and Allstate have pulled out of covering California wildfire insurance. Here’s why.June 21, 2023 | Vicki GonzalezState Farm and Allstate have backed out of insuring new homes against wildfires in California. A Stanford University climate and energy expert explained why this may be happening. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Schools Start Hatching Heat Plans as the Planet WarmsJune 17, 2023State researchers offer recommendations on how schools can become more heat-resilient in the face of global warming. Proposed changes to state law could make it easier to build shade structures.
EnvironmentClimate change is causing people to move. They usually stay local, study findsJune 17, 2023Researchers looked at thousands of homeowners who moved out of flood-prone homes. Most stayed within a 20-minute drive, and their new homes were safer from flooding.
EnvironmentA new California policy highlights the importance of beavers, and offers protectionsJune 12, 2023 | Manola SecairaState officials say beavers could be key in fighting climate change impacts, like drought and wildfire conditions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
