Health CareCalifornia lawmakers debate sending local health inspectors into immigration facilitiesJuly 31, 2024Immigration is regulated by the federal government, but California lawmakers may give local public health inspectors the authority to inspect privately operated immigration detention facilities.
State GovernmentWhen will Kamala Harris be the official Democratic presidential nominee?July 31, 2024The Democratic National Committee will hold a virtual roll call in early August to select a new presidential nominee, likely Vice President Harris, before its convention kicks off in Chicago.
EnvironmentFirefighters make progress against massive blaze in California ahead of warming weatherJuly 30, 2024Fire crews are working to hold on to the progress made against the largest blaze in California this year ahead of warming temperatures forecast for later this week.
EnvironmentButte County's Park Fire, California's fifth largest in recorded history, reaches 14% containmentJuly 30, 2024While Tehama, Shasta, and Plumas counties see more activity from the Park Fire, which remains active, many evacuations were downgraded in Butte County.
Sacramento RegionSacramento seeks feedback to make city streets safer for walkers, bikersJuly 30, 2024 | Kristin LamThe Streets for People Active Transportation Plan will aim to help the city reach its climate goal of walking and biking accounting for 12% of trips by 2045.
Health CareCalifornia tries but fails to fix a major Medicare loophole for seniorsJuly 30, 2024 | Kate WolffeOlder adults choosing Medicare Advantage plans for the first time often don't realize they might get locked out of traditional Medicare for good. But changing this problem must be done state by state.
EducationCan high school teacher academies address the shortage? Programs point to yesJuly 30, 2024Hiring and retaining teachers has been difficult amid the shortage. High school pathway programs to “grow-our-own” teachers are crucial, many believe.
Environment‘Really hard to watch’: Park Fire narrowly misses radio transmission towerJuly 29, 2024 | Kate WolffeAs firefighters make progress in containing the Park Fire, CapRadio and NSPR engineers reflect on watching the inferno approach a crucial transmission tower.
EnvironmentWildfire smoke may be worse for your brain than other air pollution, study saysJuly 29, 2024Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain health than other air pollution. New research links it to an increased risk of dementia. The findings come as millions spent the weekend under air quality warnings across much of the western U.S.
EducationCalifornia added a new grade for 4-year-olds. Are parents enrolling their kids?July 29, 2024The overall number of 4-year-olds in transitional kindergarten has increased. But as the program is being phased in, the percentage of eligible children enrolling has dropped.
