EnvironmentWhy hospitals are struggling to meet earthquake safety deadlineJanuary 9, 2023It’s been close to 30 years since California enacted the bulk of its seismic safety standards, but hospitals continue to ask for more time and flexibility.
Widespread power outages and storm damage in Sacramento for second consecutive weekendJanuary 8, 2023 | Andrew Nixon | Chris Hagan | Nick MillerResidents woke up on Sunday again to even more power outages than New Year’s Day, and hardly a neighborhood was spared of damage from fallen trees and power lines.
EnvironmentStorm updates: Governor Gavin Newsom says ‘the worst’ is ‘in front of us’January 8, 2023California Governor Gavin Newsom said ‘the worst’ of the storms is ‘in front of us’ after nearly 350,000 SMUD customers were without power Sunday morning in the latest powerful atmospheric river. The next is forecast to hit Sunday night into Monday.
Health CareLost sleep and jangled nerves: the rising onslaught of noise harms mind and bodyJanuary 7, 2023Noise pollution is a growing problem that isn’t confined to the ears: It can cause harm throughout the body. California is taking baby steps to address the increasing din from traffic and illegally modified cars.
State GovernmentGavin Newsom, the sequel: Governor starts second term as leader of liberal AmericaJanuary 6, 2023After leading a “March for Democracy” on the second anniversary of the U.S. Capitol insurrection, Gavin Newsom portrayed himself as a partisan warrior on the national stage, but a unifier in California in his second inaugural speech.
State GovernmentNewsom’s second term as governor will test his presidential prospectsJanuary 6, 2023 | Nicole NixonGavin Newsom took the oath of office Friday. In his second term he will likely drill down on priorities like homelessness and social issues, which could also serve as a springboard for a platform for higher office.
EnvironmentWhat this series of atmospheric rivers says about California’s drought and water futureJanuary 6, 2023 | Manola SecairaResearchers say this storm could help boost water supplies for the summer, but also reveals weaknesses in the state’s flood-prevention infrastructure.
State GovernmentThe California Legislature is back: Five key questionsJanuary 5, 2023The California Legislature reconvenes with record diversity, but with several key questions and many significant challenges.
Southwest Airlines apologizes and then gives its customers frequent-flyer pointsJanuary 5, 2023Southwest Airlines says it will award the travelers who were caught in the surge of canceled flights during the holidays 25,000 frequent-flyer points, an award worth more than $300 in flights.
EnvironmentPower out? Here’s where to find charging centers, warming shelters in Yolo, San Joaquin, Sacramento countiesJanuary 4, 2023 | Janelle SalangaIn light of possible outages, CapRadio has compiled a list of local charging zones and warming shelters opened by Sacramento-area cities and counties.
