EnvironmentCalifornia Enacted A Groundwater Law 7 Years Ago. But Wells Are Still Drying Up — And The Threat Is SpreadingAugust 18, 2021As drought worsens, there are few, if any, protections in place for California’s depleted groundwater. The law gave local agencies at least 26 years — until 2040.
EnvironmentAir Quality Forecast To Remain Unhealthy In Sacramento Region Through ThursdayAugust 18, 2021 | Steve MilneSmoke and widespread haze from the Caldor Fire will linger in the Sacramento region for the next two-days. Air quality officials say if you smell smoke stay indoors if you can, otherwise you're likely to breathe-in fine particle pollution.
State GovernmentTrio Of Recall Candidates Attack Newsom In Sacramento DebateAugust 18, 2021 | Nicole NixonBusinessman John Cox, former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer and Assemblyman Kevin Kiley attended Tuesday's debate, and used the debate stage to blame the governor for worsening homelessness and wildfires.
State GovernmentSacramento Homeless Outreach Groups Continue Efforts To Raise Vaccination Rates As Delta Variant SpreadsAugust 18, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaAdvocates for unhoused Sacramentans say immunization rates are low, but more outreach and city-sanctioned campsites could help improve the situation.
EnvironmentPoor Air Quality From Wildfire Smoke Worsens COVID-19 Cases, Deaths, Study FindsAugust 16, 2021The coronavirus and record-setting Western wildfires converged to exacerbate the pandemic’s health toll last year, according to a new study published in the journal Science Advances.
Map: See If You Could Be Affected By PG&E’s Aug. 17 ShutoffAugust 16, 2021 | Emily ZentnerPG&E anticipates it will shut off power to about 51,000 customers in 18 counties and five tribal communities Tuesday evening. See if you’re one of those who will potentially be impacted.
PolitiFact California Guide To Misinformation About The Newsom Recall ElectionAugust 16, 2021 | Chris NicholsThere’s plenty of misinformation and confusion about how the California recall process works. CapRadio’s PolitiFact California debunks falsehoods and demystifies the process in our guide to misinformation about the recall election.
Biden: 'I Do Not Regret My Decision' To Withdraw From AfghanistanAugust 16, 2021Speaking about the Taliban's ousting of the U.S.-backed Afghan government, Biden acknowledged, "The truth is this did unfold more quickly than we anticipated."
Interview: How A Sacramento Food Bank Is Working To Meet The Needs Of Local FamiliesAugust 16, 2021 | Megan Manata | Vicki GonzalezSacramento County has an outsized need for free food, having higher than average hunger rates than state and national averages before the pandemic began. A county food bank is doing what it can to raise awareness of this issue. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareAsian Americans and Pacific Islanders Have High Vaccination Rates. But What’s Behind Those Numbers?August 16, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-TanPacific Islanders and Asian Americans currently have some of the highest vaccination rates in Sacramento, according to county data. But organizers fear those numbers may be overinflated.
