EnvironmentCentral Sierra snowpack is a third of average, but researchers say there’s time for a turnaroundDecember 27, 2023 | Vicki GonzalezThe UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab has been at Donner Pass for nearly 80 years, and has one of the longest records in the world. The lead scientist spoke with CapRadio’s Vicki Gonzalez about current conditions and new instruments. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWeaker storm system bringing rain to Sacramento area WednesdayDecember 26, 2023 | Chris Hagan | Mike HagertyThe storm is the first of two expected to hit Northern California this week through Saturday, each bringing around a half inch of rain to the valley. The second, starting Friday, could also drop 4 to 8 inches of snow in the Sierra.
EnvironmentDon’t fir-get to recycle your Christmas tree. Here’s how to do it in Sacramento.December 26, 2023 | Manola SecairaIf you recycle your tree properly, the environment will love you from head to mistle-toe.
State GovernmentNew California laws that might affect your 2024December 26, 2023 | Steve Milne | Chris Nichols | Nicole Nixon | Mike Hagerty | Janelle Salanga | Manola Secaira | Kristin Lam | Srishti Prabha | Kate WolffeCalifornia lawmakers passed more than 1,000 bills this past year, many of which become new California laws in 2024. Here’s a closer look at a few you might notice.
Local organizers push for permanent cease-fire in Gaza amid rising death tollDecember 21, 2023 | Janelle SalangaSacramento-area residents say the violence is a local — and national — issue. Organizers saw a victory last week when the city of Davis passed a resolution supporting “immediate cease-fire” and “an end to all hostilities.”
EnvironmentCalifornia approves rules that turn sewage into drinking waterDecember 21, 2023Suppliers now have detailed steps to create a new source of drinking water. But it’s not really “toilet-to-tap.” Due to the cost, it’ll likely be only large suppliers.
Housing and HomelessnessSacramento memorial to honor ‘unhoused neighbors,’ as this year’s homeless death total nears 200December 20, 2023 | Chris NicholsThe event will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday outside Sacramento City Hall at 915 I St.
Sacramento City Council plans to redo vote on pay raise for Howard ChanDecember 20, 2023 | Kristin LamHoward Chan and other charter officers won’t receive any pay increases until the Sacramento City Council votes on the issue again in January, a city spokesperson said.
State GovernmentCalifornia is still losing residents, but not as quickly as at the start of the pandemicDecember 20, 2023 | Chris Hagan | Nicole NixonCalifornia lost more than 37,000 people, or 0.1%, during the last fiscal year, which ended June 30. That’s less than the nearly 300,000 who left the Golden State between 2020 and 2021.
Health CareMusic is medicine at some Sacramento County hospitalsDecember 20, 2023 | Kate WolffeA program that brings music to the bedsides of people in Sacramento County hospitals is expanding. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
