EnvironmentNorthern California communities feel disaster whiplash after wildfires, threat of mudslidesOctober 27, 2021 | Scott RoddThe precipitation is desperately needed to combat California’s severe drought. But it comes with a trade-off in communities that endured wildfires.
Booster shots are here. Take our quiz to see if you need oneOctober 27, 2021Many Americans are now eligible for a COVID vaccine booster. Are you? Our quiz will help you figure it out.
Sacramento’s ‘safe ground’ locations help unhoused people, but advocates say more need to open before winterOctober 27, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaSix months after its opening, a city of Sacramento program to let unhoused people camp and park in an empty lot is getting some people indoors. But advocates say it’s not enough, especially with cold weather approaching.
Health CareWhat you need to know about COVID boostersOctober 26, 2021You've seen the headlines about COVID boosters. But what does it all mean for you? Here's how to sort through the science and figure out if and when you need a booster and which one to get.
The Sacramento Philharmonic is looking forward to a season with live in-person performancesOctober 26, 2021 | Megan Manata | Vicki GonzalezAfter nearly two years of people keeping their distance and missing out on live music performances, the Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera is planning to have more upcoming live performances in the next musical season. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia unemployment agency fraud during pandemic now estimated at $20 billionOctober 26, 2021 | Nicole NixonCalifornia’s unemployment agency, widely seen as one of the state’s biggest failures of the pandemic, says it is making progress on reforms. But some fixes could take years to fully implement.
EnvironmentHomeless Sacramentans describe how they survived the weekend’s historic stormOctober 26, 2021 | Kris Hooks | Janelle SalangaSacramento city and county opened emergency shelters. But many unhoused residents say they’re not easy to access — and some didn’t know about the dangerous storm.
EnvironmentSacramento went from record drought to record rain. Climate change may make that more common.October 25, 2021 | Manola SecairaLast weekend’s rainfall was record breaking, but experts say that heavy precipitation alongside dry, hot summers is likely due to climate change.
EnvironmentSacramento sets rainfall record as atmospheric river passes through Northern CaliforniaOctober 25, 2021A powerful atmospheric river hit Northern California, bringing historic rains and causing flooding, power outages and ash and debris flows in wildfire burn scar areas.
EnvironmentNorthern California wildfires: Where to find updates on air quality, evacuations, and official informationOctober 25, 2021Here’s the latest information on the wildfires burning throughout Northern California.
