EnvironmentWith Sacramento cooling centers near-empty, volunteers step in to help unhoused amid record-setting heatwaveSeptember 7, 2022 | Chris Nichols | Kristin LamSacramento County contracts with a nonprofit to distribute water to local encampments, but doesn’t always reach every camp. Volunteer groups help fill the gap.
State Government‘Operating under water’: Families trying to place loved ones in Medi-Cal assisted living program wait yearsSeptember 7, 2022In the face of overwhelming demand, a Medi-Cal program providing assisted living for low-income patients is expanding, but slowly. In the meantime, family caretakers struggle with jobs, child care and other responsibilities as they wait.
EnvironmentCalifornians again urged to save energy to avoid blackouts Friday as tenacious heatwave continuesSeptember 7, 2022 | Claire MorganThe state’s grid operator, California ISO, has asked residents to conserve power for 10 consecutive days
EnvironmentSacramento breaks record for hottest-ever daySeptember 6, 2022 | Chris HaganTuesday’s 116 degree heat broke a record set on July 17, 1925, when the high in downtown Sacramento hit 114 degrees.
State GovernmentMisfire: Behind the California concealed carry bill’s big failSeptember 6, 2022In a state known for its strict gun laws, a concealed carry bill failed in the final hours of the legislative session. Its supporters rolled the dice with a proposal that would take effect quickly, but that required two-thirds approval.
Sacramento County to receive $25 million to address homelessness along American River ParkwaySeptember 6, 2022 | Chris NicholsAssemblymember Kevin McCarty of Sacramento said the money will be used to build shelters for people camped along the corridor but not for encampment sweeps.
EnvironmentBlackouts avoided Tuesday evening, though California heatwave continues to drive up power needsSeptember 5, 2022 | Chris HaganCalifornia officials said residents may need to double their power conservation Tuesday as the prolonged heatwave reaches its hottest days.
Thousands without childhood vaccinations unable to return to schoolSeptember 3, 2022Families fell behind on wellness checkups during the pandemic, others became vaccine hesitant and still others had vaccine fatigue. The result has been a decline in childhood vaccinations and more students who can't attend school on campuses.
Health CareThere's no bad time to get a new COVID booster if you're eligible, CDC director saysSeptember 2, 2022What should you keep in mind if you're ready for the new COVID booster? CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky spoke with Morning Edition's Steve Inskeep about the new shots.
EnvironmentHeat wave hits Northern California — here’s how to stay safe and coolSeptember 2, 2022 | Manola Secaira | Steve Milne | Claire MorganTemperatures in the Sacramento area will be well above 100 degrees through Wednesday, potentially hitting highs above 110 on Monday and Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
