State GovernmentNew proposed bill would ask some of California’s largest transit agencies to begin collecting data on rider harassmentFebruary 13, 2023 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe bill would seek to better protect vulnerable groups, including people of color and women who ride public transit in Sacramento, Los Angeles, the Bay Area and other localities.
80-million-year-old fossil ancestor of coffee and potatoes found near SacramentoFebruary 13, 2023 | Randol WhiteThe fossil plant — discovered near Granite Bay in the 1990s but only recently understood — proves the family that led to popular foods like tomatoes, potatoes, mint, and even coffee survived the extinction that wiped out the dinosaurs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia bill would require redistricting commission for Sacramento County supervisor districtsFebruary 13, 2023 | Kristin LamState Senator Angelique Ashby introduced a bill to increase transparency and citizen input in drawing Sacramento County supervisor district boundaries.
Woodpeckers went nuts, stashing 700 pounds of acorns in the wall of a California homeFebruary 12, 2023Exterminator Nick Castro found the massive stash of acorns after being called to a home with a worm problem. "Bird was a bit of a hoarder," he joked on social media.
State GovernmentCalifornia Toxics: Out of state, out of mindFebruary 12, 2023A CalMatters investigation finds that environmentally stringent California sends nearly half its toxic waste across its borders, often to states with weaker rules. One of the biggest out-of-state dumpers: the state’s own hazardous waste watchdog.
State Government‘No light at the other end’: Impending loss of pandemic CalFresh boosts could trigger hunger spikeFebruary 11, 2023For nearly three years, an increase in federal aid has allowed California to issue higher-than-usual amounts in food stamps. That ends in April.
USDA tightening organics certification regulations to reduce label fraudFebruary 11, 2023 | Randol WhiteThe USDA sets guidelines for which foods can be labeled “certified organic.” This week, it announced a series of new, tighter regulations, aimed at closing loopholes that previously allowed non-organic ingredients into products labeled organic. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Race and EquitySacramento Charter High School kicks off Black History Month with local speaker chosen by studentsFebruary 10, 2023 | Srishti PrabhaSacramento High School is putting on a Black History Month speaker series as a part of an ongoing Academic Success series to uplift the diverse student body on campus.
Health CareCalifornia’s COVID-19 state of emergency to end Feb. 28February 10, 2023 | Kate WolffeThe order has been in place for nearly three years, having first been issued on March 5, 2020. California is one of only seven states that still has an emergency order in place.
Arts and LifestyleChinese New Year celebration returns to historic Chinese town of LockeFebruary 10, 2023 | Janelle SalangaThe public event, which was paused for two years due to the pandemic, will feature a lion dance, a painting and calligraphy contest and a lecture on New Year food and cooking.
