State GovernmentCalifornia ‘Not Out Of The Woods’ As Wildfires Incinerate Acreage The Size Of Rhode IslandAugust 21, 2020 | Nicole NixonCalifornia officials say the state is “not out of the woods yet” as firefighters continue to battle massive blazes that have so far killed at least five people and torched more than 771,000 acres — roughly the area of Rhode Island.
Business Journal: Sacramento Region Housing Market ImprovingAugust 21, 2020 | Steve MilneLocal home sales declined significantly in March and April, but it appears things are back on track, according to new data. Sacramento Business Journal Digital Editor Sonya Sorich talks about this and more with CapRadio host Steve Milne. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Fact Check: Biden's Address To The DNC, AnnotatedAugust 21, 2020Joe Biden formally accepted the Democratic Party's nomination for president on Thursday, Day 4 of the convention. NPR reporters provided live analysis of his remarks.
California Counties Ravaged By Golden State Killer Still Struggle To Solve RapesAugust 21, 2020The 10 California counties where the Golden State Killer perpetrated sexual violence struggle to find justice for rape survivors decades later, including Sacramento County, where less than 20% of cases are resolved.
Golden State Killer’s Victims Are Getting Their Day In Court. But For Many Sexual Assault Survivors, Closure Is Not A RealityAugust 21, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaSeeing a perpetrator locked away can help sexual assault survivors regain a sense of safety. But for victims whose assailants are never captured, healing can be a lifelong journey.
Health CareThe Air Is Full Of Dangerous Wildfire Smoke And Viral Particles. What’s The Best Protection For Your Health?August 20, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaWildfire smoke, high temperatures and COVID-19 are posing concurrent health threats to Californians. Experts have advice on what to do, and in what protection.
California Wildfire Evacuees Anxiously Wait To Return And Learn What's LeftAugust 20, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroMore than 100 homes and businesses were burned in the cluster of fires in the coastal range near Vacaville. Many of the people who rushed away in the middle of the night are still waiting to return home. Here are four of their stories. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
See Where Wildfires Are Burning in CaliforniaAugust 20, 2020The map below shows the location and some perimeters of fires currently burning in California. Updated hourly, the map is based on data from local, state and federal agencies.
Health CareWildfire Smoke Poses Greatest Risk to Low-Income Residents, People of Color, Experts SayAugust 20, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanThey are more likely to already be living in heavily polluted areas and to have pre-existing health conditions.
Northern Nevada Schools Deal With Smoke From California Fires While Balancing COVID-19 RestrictionsAugust 20, 2020 | Bert JohnsonDense smoke from wildfires in California forced Washoe County schools to close Thursday. Meanwhile, lightning strikes started additional fires in rural Northern Nevada.
