EnvironmentCalifornia Gov. Newsom backs dam removal projects to boost salmon. Critics say that's not enoughJanuary 31, 2024California Gov. Gavin Newsom is pledging to fast-track more than half a dozen projects to remove or bypass dams that have blocked salmon. The proposals are part of Newsom's strategy to protect salmon.
EnvironmentSacramento officials prepare for coming atmospheric river as forecasts trend milderJanuary 30, 2024 | Manola SecairaForecasters recommend Sacramentans clean out their gutters, tie down anything loose outdoors and prepare for possible power outages by charging electronic devices ahead of time.
EnvironmentWater content of California's snowpack is well below normal, but a new round of storms approachesJanuary 30, 2024California officials say the water content of the state’s mountain snowpack is just over half of the normal average.
EnvironmentFeeling climate pessimism? Sacramentans offer guidance on sticking to green New Year’s resolutionsJanuary 29, 2024 | Manola SecairaTo kick off the new year, CapRadio spoke to people who’ve created their own pathways to caring for the environment — whether that means fighting plastic pollution or getting involved in urban gardening. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSouth Sacramento public park receives $8.5 million State Parks grant for expansionJanuary 29, 2024 | Tony RodriguezJack N. Sheldon Park in South Sacramento secured an $8.5 million grant to improve tennis courts, add lighting and a playground, among other enhancements, to become a regional hub for recreation.
Environment'Hot droughts' are becoming more common in the arid West, new study findsJanuary 29, 2024Scientists looked at trees to better understand the interplay between temperatures and droughts in the Western U.S. Human-caused climate change is exacerbating both.
EnvironmentAfter a sunny weekend, another atmospheric river is expected for Sacramento this weekJanuary 26, 2024 | Steve Milne | Manola SecairaThe Sacramento region will go from possible record-high temperatures this weekend to another atmospheric river next week. State officials are attempting to combat what they called misinformation about the severity of the coming system.
State Government350,000 Californians are now on the FAIR Plan, the last resort for fire insurance. Now what?January 24, 2024As the FAIR Plan writes more fire-insurance policies, homeowners complain about poor service, rising costs and threats of getting kicked off.
EnvironmentCalifornia court ruling could threaten key source of funding for disputed Delta water tunnel projectJanuary 19, 2024A California judge has ruled that the state does not have permission to borrow billions of dollars for a water project that would build a tunnel to reroute the state's water supply from the Central Valley to Southern California.
EnvironmentSmokey Bear — and Californians’ relationship with fire — gets an update in UC Davis art exhibitionJanuary 19, 2024 | Manola SecairaThe exhibition offers different environmental future scenarios for California, based on how the state responds to wildfires. That includes a new group of friends for Smokey Bear with fire-positive slogans. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
