State GovernmentState program to clear homeless encampments show signs of success, but housing remains elusiveJanuary 18, 2024A multi-year, $750 million program aimed at doing away with homeless encampments has had mixed results throughout California. Local leaders say ongoing funding is needed.
EnvironmentJames Webb Telescope detects earliest known black hole — it's really big for its ageJanuary 18, 2024Data from the James Webb Space Telescope indicate that a galaxy known as GN-z11 has a supermassive black hole at its center — one that's far more massive than astronomers expected.
Housing and HomelessnessDowntown Sacramento’s Capitol Park Hotel reopens as homeless housing, but at a high costJanuary 18, 2024 | Chris NicholsThe 110-year-old structure has been renovated and will also provide supportive services. But critics say the $76 million cost to renovate the historic building and its 134 studio apartments is far too high.
State GovernmentBillionaire backers of new Solano County city reveal map and details of proposed developmentJanuary 17, 2024After years of secretly snapping up property for plans to build a new California city, a company backed by Silicon Valley billionaires is taking the pitch to voters.
EnvironmentNo turning back: The largest dam removal in U.S. history beginsJanuary 17, 2024The next big phase of the Klamath River Dam removal started last week. It's the largest dam removal in U.S. history and is expected to last through 2024.
Sacramento City Council changes one of its rules after outcry over city manager payJanuary 16, 2024 | Kristin LamThe City Council voted unanimously to take away City Manager Howard Chan’s power to put raises for himself on meeting agendas.
Health CareResearchers hopeful AI could help diagnose extremely sick patientsJanuary 16, 2024 | Kate WolffeA data analysis published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found 23% of seriously ill patients at academic medical centers had a delayed or missed diagnosis, often leading to harm or death.
Health CareWhy your negative COVID test might be less reliable in 2024January 16, 2024Some experts have noticed that it's taking some people with COVID-19 much longer to get a positive result on an at-home antigen test. So, if you have symptoms but have tested negative, what should you do?
State GovernmentSupreme Court will hear case about homeless encampments, with huge implications for CaliforniaJanuary 12, 2024The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case that has implications for how much power California officials have over homeless camps. It will rule on current precedent later this year.
EnvironmentTahoe avalanches: What causes innocent-looking snow slopes to collapse? A physicist and skier explains, with tips for survivingJanuary 12, 2024Avalanche deaths are rare inbounds at ski resorts like Palisades Tahoe, but the risk rises in the backcountry. Here's what happens in an avalanche and techniques for surviving one.
