Arts and LifestyleFind your next favorite read with NPR's Books We LoveNovember 27, 2023NPR’s Books We Love has returned with hundreds of recommendations and a way to find just the one that’s just right for you. Andrew Limbong, host of NPR’s “Book of the Day” podcast, breaks down how to use it and shares his top picks. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sean Loloee asks to halt lawsuit amid grand jury investigation, citing self-incrimination concernsNovember 27, 2023 | Kristin LamCourt filings show Sean Loloee’s legal team also asked a judge to seal search warrants that federal officers served in late October.
State GovernmentSpeaker Rivas shuffles the leadership deck and YIMBYs winNovember 27, 2023Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas changes his leadership team for the next California Legislature session, and it’s a win for housing advocates.
EnvironmentSites Reservoir project finally gets green light, construction expected to begin in 2024November 24, 2023 | Vicki GonzalezLast week, California officials greenlit construction on the Sites Reservoir project, which would store excess surface water to release during drier years ahead. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Organizers say Run to Feed the Hungry will continue in-person despite bomb threatNovember 22, 2023 | Chris HaganSacramento Police announced Monday that they have received an email Nov. 13. containing a bomb threat referencing the annual race through East Sacramento. Organizers say police will have an “increased presence” at the Thanksgiving Day event.
Health CareSacramento County health officials don’t expect a repeat of last year’s ‘tripledemic,’ but still urge vaccinationsNovember 22, 2023 | Kate WolffeSacramento’s Dr. Olivia Kasirye says although we may avoid last year’s “tripledemic,” people should continue to get vaccinated against RSV, COVID and the flu. Eleven percent of the county has gotten the updated COVID shot.
Across California, eviction cases have returned to — or surpassed — pre-pandemic levelsNovember 22, 2023The number of Californians facing eviction was relatively low for years during a lengthy statewide moratorium. In the year after it ended, cases soared and still remain high in large counties.
Sacramento’s newest affordable housing community honors late developer Ali Reza YouseffiNovember 21, 2023 | Chris NicholsCalled ARY Place, the five-story complex includes 158 affordable housing units at 17th and S streets.
EnvironmentAs storms arrive in California, reservoirs are in good shape. But the water forecast is murkyNovember 20, 2023Unlike a year ago, water storage is above average. Whether the year is wet or dry, though, remains uncertain despite El Niño conditions.
Environment'It feels like I'm not crazy.' Gardeners aren't surprised as USDA updates key mapNovember 20, 2023The USDA is updating an important map for gardeners and growers picking plants and flowers. The new map shows the contiguous U.S. is about 2.5 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the last map 11 years ago.
