EnvironmentAre auroras coming back?May 31, 2024The same solar region that brought an outburst of night-time beauty in early May is coming back around. But things have changed, a space weather expert tells NPR.
Sacramento RegionSacramento Southside Park pool repairs to begin, but opening date yet to be announcedMay 31, 2024 | Kristin LamConstruction on Southside Park Pool, which has been closed since summer 2022, is set to begin in June. The City of Sacramento aims to reopen it this summer.
State GovernmentNewsom unveils plan that would hasten insurance-rate reviews — and increasesMay 30, 2024A proposal to fix California’s insurance crisis would require the insurance department to process requests from insurers more quickly. But that could end with a lot of rate increases for consumers.
EnvironmentForecasters predict another sweltering summer. Are we ready?May 30, 2024Scientists say 2024 will likely bring another hotter-than-normal summer and, with it, the potential for more climate-driven disasters.
EnvironmentFirst hot stretch of the year hits Sacramento, with more expectedMay 29, 2024 | Kate WolffeTemperatures in the Sacramento region could hit the mid to upper 90s this week, which the National Weather Service classifies as moderate heat risk. Another round could be coming late next week.
EnvironmentAfter years in decline, U.S. drowning deaths are rising againMay 28, 2024For the first time in decades, the number of drowning deaths in the United States is on the rise. Researchers say part of the reason for the spike is the pandemic when many pools were closed.
EnvironmentDefunct 1950s-era cruise ship takes on water and leaks pollutants in the DeltaMay 24, 2024The 294-foot ship permanently moored in Little Potato Slough northwest of Stockton began to sink in 13 feet of water on Wednesday, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a statement.
EnvironmentGeneral Sherman passes health check but world's largest trees face growing climate threatsMay 24, 2024Researchers climbed the world’s largest tree to inspect for bark beetles and descended the giant sequoia with good news this week.
EnvironmentWildfire smoke is sticking around for longer in California, impacting lake ecosystemsMay 22, 2024 | Manola SecairaA new study from UC Davis found that the amount of time wildfire smoke lingers and the space it covers has increased dramatically since 2006. That can cool lake temperatures and impact how ecosystems function. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStanislaus County declares emergency over tomato pestMay 21, 2024 | Rich IbarraThe beet leafhopper transmits a disease called curly top virus as it feeds on a variety of crops, including melons, cucumbers and tomatoes. Emergency proclamations have been declared in several Central Valley counties. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
