Sacramento police shoot unhoused man in River District, body camera video showsAugust 2, 2022 | Chris Nichols | Kristin LamAn unhoused man was walking toward police with a blanket covering his hands when an officer shot him.
EnvironmentCan Californians afford electric cars? Wait lists for rebates are long and some programs have shut downAugust 2, 2022State funding is insufficient so lower-income residents have trouble getting their subsidies. The problems jeopardize California’s climate and air pollution goals as electric car prices keep rising.
Police detained a Black child at the California State Fair. His mother says they targeted himAugust 2, 2022 | Kristin LamAn 11-year-old Black boy suffered cuts, bruises and emotional trauma from the incident, the family’s attorney said.
Health CareWhat to know about monkeypox’s spread and finding a vaccine in SacramentoAugust 1, 2022 | Janelle SalangaAs the virus spreads, here’s what to know about how it’s transmitted, how to identify symptoms and what local resources can help if you have it.
Health CareCalifornia declares state of emergency as monkeypox outbreak growsAugust 1, 2022 | Janelle SalangaThe announcement comes three days after the state said it continued to review data about the virus. San Francisco made a similar declaration last Thursday.
Lake Tahoe report suggests historic rise in algae and surging microplastics are reasons to take actionAugust 1, 2022 | Mike HagertyUC Davis' annual State of the Lake report on the health of Lake Tahoe has found massive changes since last year.
State GovernmentWhat’s left for California lawmakers to tackle in their final monthAugust 1, 2022 | Nicole NixonThe Legislature has already approved new gun restrictions, but big battles remain over mental health treatment, COVID-19 vaccines and more.
Some Californians are ripping out their lawns as the state’s drought continues to worsenAugust 1, 2022 | Randol WhiteCalifornians are zeroing in on one of the state’s top water drains: lawns. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
