Environment5 tips to keep your pet safe — and comfortable — in extreme heatJuly 18, 2023"If it's hot outside for you, it's most likely even hotter for your pet," one expert tells NPR. Here's how to protect your pet outdoors, keep them engaged inside and respond to signs of heat stroke.
State GovernmentGavin Newsom’s mental health plan could strip more than $700 million from services, report saysJuly 17, 2023Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to rethink how California spends its millionaire’s tax by directing more money toward housing. Some county-run mental health programs could lose out.
Sacramento broke heat records this weekend. What to expect this week (and the years to come)July 17, 2023 | Steve Milne | Chris Hagan | Manola SecairaWhile the next few days will likely return to the high 90s, forecasters are looking at another triple-digit stretch heading into the weekend. Researchers think climate change will make these “extreme heat days” more common.
EnvironmentSacramento region hit with triple-digit heat waveJuly 17, 2023 | Manola SecairaExperts say extreme heat is a chronic and dangerous issue for Californians that requires long-term solutions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Modesto ends 33-year ban on cruisingJuly 17, 2023 | Rich IbarraModesto — where classic hot rod movie “American Graffiti” is set — banned cruising in 1990. But city officials voted to lift that ordinance last week.
Health CareExcessive drinking during the pandemic increased alcoholic liver disease death ratesJuly 16, 2023The number of Californians dying from alcoholic liver disease rose dramatically in the last decade, sped by the pandemic.
State GovernmentWhat happened to the big changes to California elections?July 15, 2023The most sweeping bills to change California elections got shelved in the Legislature. Instead, lawmakers are focusing on ballot measure language, local redistricting, voting integrity and campaign finance tweaks before the 2024 election.
EnvironmentLast month was the hottest June ever recorded on EarthJuly 15, 2023June 2023 was the hottest June on record, going back to 1850. And forecasters expect more records to fall as El Niño exacerbates human-caused climate change.
EnvironmentAn otter in Santa Cruz is hassling surfers — and stealing their boardsJuly 15, 2023The 5-year-old female southern sea otter was first seen hijacking surfboards in Santa Cruz last September. Officials successfully drove the otter away from the area, but she has since returned.
Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln to challenge Rep. Josh Harder for Congressional bidJuly 15, 2023 | Nicole NixonTerm-limited San Joaquin County Supervisor Tom Patti said he plans to run for mayor of Stockton.
