Race and EquityAfter farmworker’s death in Fresno-area heat, UFW and Sen. Padilla say it’s time for stronger protections at workAugust 22, 2023U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla and the United Farm Workers union say a recent death in a tomatillo field was due to heat, but a coroner’s report doesn’t back that up.
EnvironmentRemnants of Hurricane Hilary arriving in SacramentoAugust 21, 2023 | Steve Milne | Manola SecairaExperts say we might see some precipitation but the impacts won’t be severe. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDozens of 141-year-old Sacramento palm trees are struggling to survive at the CapitolAugust 21, 2023 | Nicole NixonThe iconic palms were planted around the perimeter of the state Capitol in 1882. Some may not survive after being moved.
EnvironmentHardly anyone owns a hydrogen car. California may pay up to $300 million for fuel stations anywayAugust 19, 2023With only 12,000 hydrogen cars on the road, and just two models for sale, California lawmakers are debating how much state money should support them.
Environment'Give yourself grace': Camp Fire survivors offer advice to people in MauiAugust 19, 2023Residents of Paradise, Calif., know all too well what people in West Maui are going through. They share advice on how to cope — and look to the future — after a devastating wildfire.
EnvironmentRecord heat boosting wildfire risk in Pacific NorthwestAugust 17, 2023Record high temperatures, strong winds and thunderstorms are prompting warnings for high wildfire danger across the Pacific Northwest.
EnvironmentCalifornia researchers race to find solutions to wildfire smoke-tainted wineAugust 17, 2023 | Manola SecairaA growing number of winemakers have seen their crops ruined in recent years because of wildfire smoke. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentNew Sac State study will research air quality, health in underserved neighborhoodsAugust 15, 2023 | Mike Hagerty | Vicki GonzalezUnderserved Sacramento-area neighborhoods are the focus of a Sac State project researching the link between air quality and health.
EnvironmentCalifornia aims to introduce more anglers to native warm-water tolerant sunfish as planet heats upAugust 15, 2023California’s only native sunfish, Sacramento perch, was once so abundant it was a regular staple in San Francisco’s markets. But its numbers declined with the introduction of non-native fish in the early 20th century.
EnvironmentHeat advisory issued for Sacramento region through ThursdayAugust 14, 2023 | Steve MilneMeteorologists with the National Weather Service say Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to be hottest, with forecasted 104-degree temperatures.
