EnvironmentLa Familia Counseling Center is Sacramento’s first federally-recognized climate resilience hubMay 17, 2024 | Manola SecairaThe hubs are meant to provide resources and shelter for community members during extreme weather events. It’s only the fifth to be recognized by federal officials in California.
Health CareSolano, Yolo counties release public health warning for raw milk as avian flu concerns growMay 16, 2024 | Jen Picard | Vicki GonzalezThe “Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza,” or H5N1 virus, has not been detected in California cows, but health officials say they released the warning in an attempt to get ahead of a possible problem. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Housing and HomelessnessAdvocates push back against Sacramento’s plans to close self-governed homeless campMay 15, 2024 | Chris NicholsResidents and supporters marched to City Hall on Wednesday, demanding that the city drop its plans to evict people from the self-governed homeless encampment.
Sacramento RegionSacramento City Council OKs plan to replace gas appliances — without stove requirementsMay 15, 2024 | Kristin LamThe plan focuses on retrofitting space and water heating appliances, but doesn’t recommend any requirements for stoves in homes or restaurants.
Sacramento RegionJust meeting NPR Tiny Desk winner The Philharmonik? Sacramento musician shares his origin storyMay 15, 2024 | Vicki GonzalezChristian Gates is a producer, singer, rapper and multi-instrumentalist whose song “What’s It All Mean” stunned the contest judges. His contribution beat out roughly 7,000 other entries. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleAnd the winner of the 2024 Tiny Desk Contest is... Sacramento's The Philharmonik!May 15, 2024Nearly 7,000 independent artists submitted to this year's Tiny Desk Contest. Meet the Sacramento artist that rose to the top. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionSan Joaquin, Sacramento officials prepare for mosquito seasonMay 14, 2024 | Rich IbarraCalifornia saw 428 human cases of West Nile Virus last season, and officials are taking precautions against the spread of disease by setting up mosquito traps and doing outreach as warmer weather returns.
EnvironmentFilm about Camp Fire rescue starring Matthew McConaughey begins filming in New MexicoMay 14, 2024"The Lost Bus" tells the story of a bus driver and a school teacher who rescued students during the 2018 Camp Fire, the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California’s history.
Sacramento Region‘Trusted messengers’ work to reduce barriers to city of Sacramento resourcesMay 14, 2024 | Kristin LamThe city of Sacramento tries to break down language, cultural and trust barriers by recruiting people who are already well-known in their communities.
Sacramento RegionElk Grove City Council approves Sacramento Zoo moveMay 13, 2024 | Vicki GonzalezLast week, the Elk Grove City Council approved the zoo’s move from Land Park, where it first opened in 1927. CapRadio’s Vicki Gonzalez spoke with officials from both organizations about the path to get here and what’s next. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
