EnvironmentYou might spot a mountain lion in California, but attacks like the one that killed a man are rareMarch 27, 2024A mountain lion killed a man and seriously wounded his brother last weekend in El Dorado County. But such attacks on humans are rare.
EnvironmentOn April 8, Californians can view a partial solar eclipseMarch 26, 2024 | Manola SecairaAt no point is it safe to look directly at the sun during a partial eclipse. However, with glasses made for viewing solar eclipses or telescopes fitted with the right equipment, Californians can still witness the April 8 event.
EnvironmentOn eclipse day, hundreds of students will send up balloons for scienceMarch 26, 2024The NASA-backed Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project puts students in charge of a bold scientific endeavor to study the April 8 total solar eclipse.
State GovernmentCalifornia wants to protect indoor workers from heat. That goal is now in limboMarch 25, 2024The state was on the cusp of making new rules to protect people who work in places like warehouses from dangerous heat. A last-minute shake-up leaves workers wondering if they'll be safe come summer.
EnvironmentCalifornia tribe that lost 90% of land during Gold Rush to get site to serve as gateway to redwoodsMarch 20, 2024The Yurok Tribe will be getting back a slice of its ancestral land dotted with majestic redwoods and a key creek for salmon spawning.
EnvironmentCalifornia weakens plan for mandatory cutbacks in urban water use, yielding to criticismMarch 14, 2024The revised proposal grants water providers an extra five years for reducing outdoor irrigation. Cities and water agencies are relieved, while critics say Californians will keep wasting water.
EducationCan arts education help children heal from trauma?March 12, 2024Arts and music can nurture a visceral feeling of belonging that can help combat the isolation that often follows a tragic event, experts say.
Environment‘Simply catastrophic’: California salmon season to be restricted or shut down — againMarch 12, 2024Chinook counts are less dire than last year, but fishery managers are still opting to heavily reduce or ban commercial and recreational fishing this year because “caution is warranted.” The salmon industry is devastated.
EnvironmentFour tribes in California receive federal funds to boost access to electricityMarch 8, 2024 | Manola SecairaMany Indigenous communities in the United States have faced acutely poor access to reliable electricity for decades. For some, there has long been no access to electricity at all. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSacramento temperature blanket 2024: A stormy February sees consistent cool weatherMarch 7, 2024 | Manola SecairaWith more data available, we’re getting a clearer sense of what average temperatures look like this year in Sacramento, and what may be the story behind them.
