EnvironmentGrowers brace to give up some Colorado River waterJanuary 22, 2023The Colorado River’s water transformed the Imperial Valley desert into one of California’s most productive farm regions. But now growers will have to sacrifice 10% of their supply because of shortages in the river’s supply.
Monterey Park shooting suspect is dead, sheriff saysJanuary 22, 2023The attack in the city of Monterey Park, Calif., came at the end of a day of celebration to mark the Lunar New Year. A 72-year-old gunman killed 10 and wounded 10 others in the predominantly Asian American community.
UC housing problem persists for graduate studentsJanuary 21, 2023The recent agreement between striking graduate student workers in the UC system did little to solve their housing woes.
EnvironmentFederal government announces $930M investment in high-risk areas impacted by wildfiresJanuary 20, 2023 | Manola SecairaThese at-risk areas include parts of California, Arizona, Oregon and other western states where wildfires have impacted both landscapes and communities.
Health CareAfter Madera’s hospital closure, could others follow?January 20, 2023Under financial strain, the lone hospital in this Central Valley county closed its doors this month. Legislators and industry officials say other hospitals across the state may suffer the same fate.
EnvironmentQ&A: Owner of Sacramento-area tree removal service discusses storm’s impact on businessJanuary 20, 2023 | Janelle SalangaMichael Ganchenko, who has owned Kingdom Tree Service for seven years, said he received at least 5 times more calls for service during the inclement weather than expected for early January.
EnvironmentStorm updates: Biden surveys California storm damage, Sacramento county ends emergency weather respite servicesJanuary 19, 2023President Joe Biden joined California Gov. Gavin Newsom for an aerial tour of storm damage in the Santa Cruz area on Thursday. Biden issued a major disaster declaration for seven counties statewide, including Sacramento and San Joaquin counties.
How will California’s water storage hold up in future dry-wet cycles?January 19, 2023 | Nicole NixonBy some estimates, the recent storms dumped more than 32 trillion gallons on California. But much of it is running out to sea.
State COVID testing sites begin to closeJanuary 19, 2023Some California COVID testing sites are set to close as the state prepares to end the state of emergency in February.
Q&A: Outgoing leader of Sacramento Housing Alliance says regional approach needed to tackle affordable housing crisisJanuary 19, 2023 | Chris NicholsKendra Lewis served as executive director of the Sacramento Housing Alliance over the past two years. She recently accepted a position at the Sierra Health Foundation.