State GovernmentQuarantined: A New Law Is Disrupting California School ReopeningsAugust 26, 2021As classes resume, a new state law governing independent study may force quarantined students to relive last year‘s shutdowns.
As Sacramento Welcomes A New Wave Of Afghan Refugees, Housing And Mental Health Struggles Could Be ChallengesAugust 25, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-TanAs many as 1,700 Afghan refugees are expected to arrive in Sacramento before the end of the year. Resettlement agencies say they'll need help to acclimate once they arrive.
Photos: Caldor Fire Leaves Destroyed Homes, Difficult Firefight In El Dorado CountyAugust 25, 2021 | Andrew NixonFrom a town left smoldering, to busy firefighters and pink fire retardant everywhere, the Caldor Fire has upended daily life in El Dorado County. Here's what CapRadio Visual Journalist Andrew Nixon has seen on the ground.
EnvironmentWhy California Workers Are Still Dying From Heat Despite ProtectionsAugust 25, 2021California is seen as a nationwide leader in hot weather protections, but its workers are still getting sick and dying from heat. Experts and insiders say climate change and a dysfunctional Cal/OSHA are to blame.
Race and EquityCapRadio Welcomes Code Switch, Life Kit And Throughline To Broadcast ScheduleAugust 25, 2021 | Ben AdlerThe three popular NPR podcasts highlight a new CapRadio News program lineup that also includes an expanded Sunday afternoon Storytelling Block.
EnvironmentAmid Compounding Environmental Crises, Organizers Offer 'Resilience Hubs' As A Potential SolutionAugust 24, 2021 | Manola SecairaEnvironmental advocates are asking California legislators to rethink the state’s response to climate crises, rallying around the concept of permanent relief shelters for communities most impacted by climate change. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSacramento County Extends Motel Program Sheltering Hundreds Of Homeless Residents Through NovemberAugust 24, 2021 | Chris NicholsSacramento County supervisors voted Tuesday to accept $5.3 million in state funds to extend Project Roomkey for three months. The program was set to end this month, but about 360 homeless residents remain at the motels.
EnvironmentScientists Are Learning More About Fire Tornadoes, The Spinning Funnels Of FlameAugust 24, 2021Big wildfires create their own weather, and can even spawn tornadoes swirling with smoke and flame. Researchers are trying to determine how often they occur.
State GovernmentAs Lawmakers Indefinitely Postpone Wildfire Oversight Hearing, Internal Emails Reveal Cal Fire Chief Ordered Key Document Pulled from the InternetAugust 24, 2021 | Scott RoddA state legislative committee was set to hold an oversight hearing following an expose from CapRadio and NPR’s California Newsroom that found Gov. Gavin Newsom misrepresented wildfire prevention efforts. Now it is postponed indefinitely.
Sacramento’s Afghan Community Fears For Friends, Family As Taliban Take Over AfghanistanAugust 23, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-TanWhen the Taliban swifty overtook Afghanistan earlier this month as American military pulled out of the country, many in Sacramento began fearing for their family and friends abroad. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
