EnvironmentCalifornia’s residential solar rules overhauledDecember 15, 2022After a unanimous vote today by the CPUC, homeowners get smaller payments from utilities, which solar companies say will slow construction of new rooftop solar projects. But new state incentives will be available.
Sacramento art education group gets federal funding for violence prevention programDecember 15, 2022 | Srishti PrabhaAn innovative arts education program offered by NorCal School of the Arts employs theater, social and emotional learning, and, most recently, violence prevention.
EnvironmentNew wildfire risk map suggests California communities increasingly vulnerableDecember 15, 2022After years of promising to update its antiquated maps, Cal Fire released new ones this week that indicate moderate to high to very high fire risk across California.
EnvironmentIs California’s drought over? Water providers still predict shortages next yearDecember 14, 2022Despite December storms, water supplies remain low in many areas. Some managers expect to impose severe restrictions on their customers.
Sheng Thao’s mayoral win in Oakland reverberates for the Sacramento Hmong communityDecember 14, 2022 | Sarah Mizes-TanCapRadio reporter Sarah Mizes-Tan spoke with Kao Ye Thao of Sacramento nonprofit Hmong Innovating Politics about what this win means for political representation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBallot blockade: California industries rely on referenda to stop lawsDecember 13, 2022The fast food and oil industries are only the latest to seek a referendum to stop, or at least delay, a law passed by the state Legislature. The return on investment can be huge — so much money that some are calling for changing the referendum rules
Sacramento City Council guide: Here’s what it does and how residents can engage with itDecember 13, 2022 | Kristin LamHere’s a guide to how the Sacramento City Council works and how residents can engage with elected officials who represent them. CapRadio News will keep this guide updated.
EnvironmentToo soon to know how Sierra Nevada snowfall will impact California's ongoing droughtDecember 12, 2022 | Mike HagertyDr. Andrew Schwartz with UC Berkeley's Central Sierra Snow Laboratory said that while recent snowfall is encouraging, we may not know until this spring if it was enough to help reverse recent dry winters.
Sacramento warming centers to remain open as more rain, cold weather arriveDecember 12, 2022 | Chris NicholsThe city will keep open the Outreach and Engagement Center on Auburn Boulevard and the lobby of the North Fifth Street Shelter in the River District through December 16th.
A majority-women Sacramento City Council swears in for the second time in city historyDecember 12, 2022 | Kristin LamSacramento has a majority-women City Council for the first time since 1992, but experts say threats against female candidates and elected officials have escalated.
