EnvironmentFire Suppression — And Climate Change — Is To Blame For California’s Megafires. Experts Unpack The Term.September 12, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroWith more than three million acres burned so far this year in California, wildfires are at top of mind. And the term “wildfire suppression” is often cited as a main reason for blazes getting so big. But what does the term actually mean? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Bill Clears Path For Ex-Inmates To Become FirefightersSeptember 12, 2020"Inmates who have stood on the frontlines, battling historic fires should not be denied the right to later become a professional firefighter," Gov. Gavin Newsom said upon signing the bill on Friday.
State GovernmentPresident Trump To Visit Sacramento For Wildfire Debrief, Reno For Campaign RallySeptember 12, 2020The president is scheduled to hold a rally on Saturday night in Reno, and reports are that he will visit McClellan Park in Sacramento to meet with California fire officials on Monday.
Health CareWildfire Particles Can Get Into Your House And Make You Cough. Here’s How To Keep Them Out.September 12, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaKeeping the air inside your house clean enough to breathe well takes a lot of work — from choosing the right air filter to limiting sources of indoor pollution. We asked experts for tips.
State Government‘Debate Is Over,’ California’s Governor Says. ‘This Is A Climate Damn Emergency.’September 11, 2020As more than two dozen fires still rage, Newsom stands amid charred parkland, vowing to ratchet up the state’s ‘inadequate’ plan to cut carbon emissions.
'The Thing I Dread The Most Is Not Knowing': Western Wildfires Rage Amid Race To FleeSeptember 11, 2020One hundred large fires are burning in 12 states across the West — but just five of them have been contained, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
US Postal Service Postcard Causes Confusion About Mail-In Voting In CaliforniaSeptember 11, 2020 | Chris NicholsThe postcard was sent out nationwide urging Americans to request their mail-in ballot 15 days before Election Day. But in California, registered voters will automatically be sent mail-in ballots.
As Union And District Squabble, Parents Say Sacramento City Students With Disabilities Are Left To StruggleSeptember 11, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanPart of the Sacramento City Unified School District and its teachers union dispute revolves around how to implement individualized education plans for special education students during distance learning. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Workplace-Related COVID-19 Cases In Sacramento CountySeptember 11, 2020 | Steve MilneThe Sacramento Business Journal’s Editor-in-Chief Adam Steinhauer joins Steve Milne to discuss the number of COVID-19 cases in workplaces across Sacramento County. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
How Is Distance Learning Going At Sac City Schools? Depends Who You Ask.September 10, 2020 | Pauline BartoloneWhile teachers and administrators battle over a contract, students and families' distance learning experiences vary school-to-school in Sacramento City Unified School District during the first full week of the 2020-2021 school year.