EnvironmentYour air conditioner isn't built for this heat. 5 tips can boost performanceJuly 21, 2023Extreme temperatures present a significant challenge to AC systems, which engineers and installers say are really only designed to keep indoor temperatures about 20 degrees cooler than outside.
EnvironmentSacramento-area cooling centers open ahead of anticipated triple-digit heatJuly 20, 2023 | Claire MorganMeteorologists with the National Weather Service are predicting Friday and Saturday could see temperatures up to 106 and 105, respectively.
Arts and LifestyleSacramento seeks input on potential dog parks amid debate in Curtis ParkJuly 20, 2023 | Kristin LamCurtis Park residents say an unofficial dog park has become a contentious issue since usage increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
State Government‘Employees come second’: Why California’s legislative staffers hope to unionizeJuly 20, 2023 | Laura FitzgeraldLegislative staff in the California State Capitol have long been banned from unionizing. Efforts to grant that right in prior years have been shot down. Staff hope this year will be different. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Cal State recently was forced to deal with several sexual harassment allegations. A new report finds it repeatedly fell shortJuly 19, 2023After several high-profile sexual harassment cases, Cal State needs more training, staff and outreach to students and employees, an outside firm concludes.
State GovernmentAlmost all people incarcerated in California now have free tabletsJuly 19, 2023 | Kate WolffeCalifornia has almost completed distribution of Android tablets to all incarcerated people, a program aiming to ease communication and promote rehabilitation. Prisoners inside say it has changed the culture, but related costs can add up.
‘Safe House’ opens for older, unhoused Sacramentans and victims of abuse, neglectJuly 19, 2023 | Chris NicholsNottoli Place provides meals, laundry, case management and connections to housing for unhoused residents ages 60 and older.
Arts and LifestyleSacramento created a nightlife manager job nine months ago. Here’s what she’s done so far.July 18, 2023 | Kristin LamWhen Tina Lee-Vogt started the job, she said conducting a study on the economic impact of Sacramento nightlife was a priority. An assessment she’s working on will give a snapshot. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleRescheduled Sol Blume adds 3 new artists to its line-upJuly 18, 2023 | Janelle SalangaThe hip-hop, R&B and soul music festival will now feature performers P-Lo, Zyah Belle and Kalan.Frfr. Heavy rain earlier this year forced organizers to reschedule the festival from April to August.
EnvironmentTips to stay cool and safe during Sacramento heat wavesJuly 18, 2023 | Chris Hagan | Manola Secaira | Claire MorganAs extreme heat becomes more and more common in Sacramento, we spoke with health experts on how to stay cool and how to spot heat illness in yourself and others.
