Sacramento Del Rio Trail construction continues. Here’s what to expect.June 13, 2023 | Kristin LamCrews are working on the 4.8-mile trail stretching from the Sacramento water tower near I-5 to William Land Park.
Health CareHospitals and counties balk at proposed bill to pay health care workers $25/hrJune 12, 2023 | Kate WolffeA bill making its way through the California Legislature would raise wages for a distressed health care workforce. Rural hospitals and counties say they’re under enough financial strain as it is. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentA new California policy highlights the importance of beavers, and offers protectionsJune 12, 2023 | Manola SecairaState officials say beavers could be key in fighting climate change impacts, like drought and wildfire conditions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentEl Niño has officially begun. Here's what that means for the U.S.June 12, 2023The natural climate pattern known as El Niño has officially begun. It exacerbates human-caused climate change, driving even hotter temperatures and other dangerous weather.
EducationFrustration after a fire: Recovery for rural schools can be long and complexJune 11, 2023Staff, students and families in remote towns of state still struggling with homelessness years after fires
Race and EquityA small world: How caste discrimination came to CaliforniaJune 11, 2023A bill to ban caste discrimination in California brings a global conflict to the Legislature. While many South Asian groups support the measure, some say it could backfire.
Health CareCalifornia confronts the threat of ‘tranq’ as overdose crisis ragesJune 10, 2023California officials are stepping up efforts to combat the spread of xylazine, a powerful animal sedative that’s increasingly being used by people, often with devastating results.
State GovernmentCalifornia ranchers intentionally violated an emergency water order. Now lawmakers want to triple the finesJune 10, 2023The legislation would expand California’s authority to fine water scofflaws who keep pumping. Even if fines had reached $10,000 a day, “I’m not so sure we wouldn’t have done it again,” one rancher says.
Health CareFDA advisers endorse new RSV antibody drug for babiesJune 10, 2023A panel of experts to the Food and Drug Administration has recommended the agency approve a long-acting antibody drug that can protect infants from the seasonal virus, RSV.
Arts and Lifestyle‘We keep each other safe’: LGBTQ+ community members explore ways to preserve the spirit of Pride in safety, sponsorship choicesJune 9, 2023 | Janelle SalangaCelebrating Pride carries more weight for many queer and trans people this year, but efforts to create a space for joy persist.
