EnvironmentMap: See if you could be affected by PG&E’s Aug. 30 shutoffAugust 28, 2023PG&E shut off power to about 8,500 customers in parts of seven western Sacramento Valley counties early Wednesday morning. See if you’re one of those who will potentially be impacted.
Armed with traffic cones, protesters are immobilizing driverless carsAugust 28, 2023Self-driving cars have flooded San Francisco's streets, and not everyone is happy. Street activists have been using a low-tech solution to incapacitate the vehicles.
EnvironmentHow to fight West Nile virus in your backyardAugust 28, 2023 | Kate WolffeSacramento and Yolo counties have seen high levels of West Nile virus transmission so far this year, with each county already reporting a death. The regional team in charge of mosquito control is asking the public for help. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentBiden proposes vast new marine sanctuary in partnership with California tribeAugust 27, 2023The proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary would make history as the first marine sanctuary to be managed with a tribe from the outset.
Health CareCalifornia’s medical board can’t pay its bills, but doctors resist proposed fixesAugust 26, 2023Patient advocates have long alleged the Medical Board of California is ineffective at policing doctors. But a proposal to beef up its budget and overhaul procedures faces stiff resistance from the doctors' lobby.
Health CareCalifornia bails out distressed hospitals, offers interest-free loans to 17 troubled providersAugust 26, 2023Some independent California community hospitals have struggled with rising costs since the COVID-19 pandemic. Three declared bankruptcy this year, prompting the state to distribute interest-free loans.
EnvironmentHotter climate means a never-ending fire season for the National GuardAugust 26, 2023California has set up a permanent task force of National Guard members to do what used to be occasional work fighting and preventing wildfires.
Sacramento RegionMusic, homelessness and transportation funding focus of Sacramento mayor's State of the City tourAugust 25, 2023 | Chris Nichols | Kristin LamAt three events, Mayor Darrell Steinberg made proposals to streamline entertainment permitting, respond to homelessness in a new way. He also asked for a ballot measure to fund housing, transit and climate mitigation. All still require approval.
EnvironmentSacramento wants to replace gas appliances in the city by 2045. Here's how to comment on the plan.August 25, 2023 | Kristin LamThe draft outlines plans to require existing homes and businesses in Sacramento transition from natural gas to electric power by 2045.
California boards want to keep pandemic rules for public meetings. Critics call it bad for democracyAugust 24, 2023The Legislature is debating a bill that would allow California state boards to continue remote public meetings.
