EnvironmentCalifornia's epic snowpack is melting. Here's what to expectMay 5, 2023Warmer temperatures are melting the state's historic snowpack. Already flooded communities downstream are scrambling to prepare for the surge. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareAbortion rights groups say California lawmakers must stay ‘nimble’ ahead of anticipated challengesMay 4, 2023 | Kate WolffeThe national director of an abortion rights organization says policy makers are working in uncharted territory with “backdoor bans” and an adversarial climate in the U.S.
Former UC student arrested for 3 stabbings in DavisMay 4, 2023Davis Police officials say a 21-year-old man — who was a student at UC Davis, until last week — was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of committing three stabbings, two of which were fatal.
California tribes, Department of Justice meet to address state’s backlog of missing and murdered indigenous people casesMay 4, 2023 | Vicki GonzalezIt’s the first meeting of its kind in the state to elevate California’s response to the missing and murdered Indigenous persons crisis. The gathering occurred along the North Coast in Humboldt County, home to several Indigenous lands. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Newsom breaks deal to lower price of Covered California. Lawmakers move to hold him to itMay 4, 2023A tax penalty was supposed to lower Covered California cost, but it was only used once for that purpose since 2019.
Mid Pacific | Episode 6Your MotherMay 4, 2023How do our relationships with our parents affect our sense of self? And why does the mother-daughter relationship seem so complex? Sarah explores the issues behind the "in between feeling" that seems to define that particular relationship. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAfter a lawsuit, here’s how to comment on proposed changes to the California state CapitolMay 4, 2023 | Nicole NixonThe state has again opened public comment on a controversial $1 billion-plus facelift of the California state Capitol following a court order.
Race and EquitySacramento City Council OKs mandatory equity training for elected, appointed officialsMay 3, 2023 | Kristin LamUnder the new requirement, elected city officials, their staff and appointed officers must take at least four hours of equity training every two years.
Race and EquityCalifornia reparations task force to recommend ‘down payments’ for slavery, racismMay 3, 2023The reparations task force meets Saturday in Oakland. It may vote to recommend a state apology and payments to African Americans based on years living in state.
State GovernmentNewsom administration sues Elk Grove for denying affordable housing projectMay 3, 2023 | Chris NicholsThe suit is California’s latest effort to enforce state housing laws against local governments it says are illegally rejecting new developments as residents struggle to pay for skyrocketing rents and mortgages.
