State GovernmentWalmart sued for allegedly dumping hazardous waste in CaliforniaDecember 20, 2021Investigators said inspections of trash compactors from Walmart stores over the last six years found dozens of items classified as either hazardous waste or customer records with personal information.
EnvironmentUp to 100 inches of snow forecast for the Sierra over Christmas weekDecember 20, 2021 | Steve Milne | Chris HaganThe strong winter storm could make travel through the mountains difficult, dropping 80-100 inches from Tuesday to Monday, as many people travel for the winter holidays.
EnvironmentAfter years of delays, CalFire says updated and expanded wildfire hazard maps are on their wayDecember 20, 2021 | Chris NicholsThe fire hazard severity maps show which areas are most vulnerable to wildfire in California and were last updated in 2007.
The Sacramento region's 2021 in photosDecember 20, 2021 | Andrew NixonCapRadio Visual Journalist Andrew Nixon shares images from the past year that explore the main topics from the Sacramento region in 2021.
State GovernmentDid California get its money’s worth from $1.7 billion COVID test contract?December 19, 2021The Valencia lab, a public-private venture between the state and PerkinElmer, processed only 1 to 8% of all Californians’ COVID tests in the first 10 months of the contract. And the lab was riddled with dozens of problems, according to an inspection.
State GovernmentFour California universities missed out on as much as $47 million in coronavirus aid. Here’s whyDecember 18, 2021A state audit says four California universities could have received millions more in federal pandemic money and helped more students. University of California and California State University officials could still recoup some of the cash.
State GovernmentFund the police: Newsom responds to California crime concernsDecember 17, 2021Gov. Newsom puts on a tough face about California crime, defends past reforms and proposes $350 million-plus to stop organized retail thefts.
Several warming centers to open across Sacramento region as another cold front approachesDecember 17, 2021 | Chris NicholsCity and county officials along with two churches plan to open walk-in respite centers for those without shelter and heat starting Friday night.
Sacramento redistricting commission finalizes new City Council mapDecember 16, 2021 | Kris HooksThe new map would make major changes to City Council boundaries for the next decade. The finalized map will take effect immediately. Registered voters in Sacramento have a 30-day window to challenge it in court.
Health CareFirst Sacramento-region omicron outbreak reported at West Sacramento high schoolDecember 16, 2021 | Janelle SalangaThere are currently six COVID-19 cases associated with the outbreak, including five students at River City High School. On-campus testing is being offered to students and staff at the high school Thursday and Friday, before winter break begins.
