Concerns of violence grow as Election Day nearsNovember 4, 2022Researchers say the days following the election may pose a greater risk of violence than Election Day itself, particularly in locations where vote counting drags on.
New UC Davis report shows “MAGA Republicans” more likely to endorse political violenceNovember 4, 2022 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe study, done by the UC Davis Violence Prevention Research Program showed that Republicans who felt the 2020 election was “stolen” were also more likely to say that “having a strong leader was more important than having a democracy.”
State GovernmentNewsom rejects $1B in homelessness funding, igniting a blame gameNovember 3, 2022 | Nicole NixonGov. Gavin Newsom rejected every homelessness plan submitted by cities and counties for the funding, saying “everyone has to do better.” Local governments say they are limited without a statewide plan.
EnvironmentResearchers share what they’ve learned in the aftermath of the Mosquito FireNovember 3, 2022 | Manola SecairaThe Mosquito Fire burned tens of thousands of acres, edging into a research forest just west of Lake Tahoe. Researchers are considering what to do in its aftermath. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareWhat public health experts expect for COVID-19 in California this winterNovember 3, 2022 | Kate WolffeTwo of California’s top public health experts say a winter COVID surge is highly likely and that getting immunized should be a first priority, even for children. Drs. Erica Pan and Robert Wachter also express concern about long COVID’s unknowns. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Assembly 10th District: Meet the candidates running to represent Sacramento and Elk GroveNovember 3, 2022 | Nicole NixonTwo Democratic council members from neighboring cities are facing off for a California Assembly seat. CapRadio spoke with each of them about inflation, homelessness and more. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen announces plans to retire in 2023November 2, 2022 | Claire MorganNelsen, who is 70, has led the university since 2015. During his time as president, Sac State saw a 187% increase in 4-year graduation rates.
RSV is surging. Here's what to watch for and answers about treatment optionsNovember 2, 2022Doctors say they are seeing an unprecedented number of cases. How concerned should parents be? Why are young children so vulnerable? What's causing this year's outbreak? We offer some answers.
Schools scramble to find teachers as California expands transitional kindergartenNovember 2, 2022This school year the California transitional kindergarten program began expanding to eventually include all 4-year-olds.
Sacramento approves another raise for City Manager Howard ChanNovember 2, 2022 | Kristin LamThe Sacramento City Council approved raising City Manager Howard Chan’s salary to $400,000, marking his fifth increase since 2017.
