National Trans Visibility March in Sacramento acknowledges violence against trans people, celebrates trans experienceOctober 10, 2021 | Janelle SalangaThe third annual march’s theme was “No Lives Left Behind,” focused on remembering and protesting transphobic violence toward trans and gender-nonconforming people.
State GovernmentCalifornia will soon require free tampons in public schoolsOctober 9, 2021The state's schools and colleges must stock their restrooms with free menstrual products under a new law. Women's rights advocates are pushing nationwide for affordable access to these products.
EnvironmentCalifornia fires may have killed hundreds of giant sequoiasOctober 9, 2021It appeared that two groves — including one with 5,000 trees — were seared by high-intensity fire that can send up 100-foot flames capable of burning the canopies of the towering trees.
Health CareState health department blasted over nursing home oversightOctober 8, 2021The department charged with nursing home regulation blamed staffing shortages, turnover, training and pandemic pressures at Tuesday's hearing.
EnvironmentSacramento region residents want to preserve open and wild spaces, new poll suggestsOctober 8, 2021 | Pauline BartoloneOver 90% of respondents in a new CapRadio/Valley Vision survey of the Sacramento metropolitan area said they value the preservation of open space for wild animals and plants.
EnvironmentWhat Lassen Volcanic National Park looks like after the Dixie FireOctober 8, 2021Lassen Volcanic National Park has recently reopened to the public, but visitors can expect to see some of the scars left by the Dixie Fire. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food insecurity in Sacramento is higher than the U.S. average. Here’s possible solutions.October 8, 2021 | Janelle SalangaA new CapRadio/Valley Vision poll suggests one out of four residents are using food aid, but only 12% rely on food pantries. Look up a pantry near you in Sacramento.
One loophole remains in student COVID-19 vaccination mandateOctober 6, 2021California’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate allows students and staff to opt out, but lawmakers may eliminate the exemption.
Hmong residents connect at Sacramento’s community gardens, but want more city support to grow more foodOctober 6, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-TanA new survey by CapRadio and Valley Vision Sacramentans of color were most likely to want a community garden, but least likely to be able to access one.
EnvironmentWater is scarce in California. But farmers have found ways to store it undergroundOctober 6, 2021Farmers in California's drought-plagued Central Valley have big plans for the next year of heavy rains. They want to use that water to replenish depleted aquifers, akin to depositing water in a bank. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
