EnvironmentHow to get a permit to cut down a Christmas tree in Northern CaliforniaOctober 25, 2023 | Manola SecairaInterested Californians should be ready to purchase permits to cut down their own Christmas trees within the next couple weeks. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia joins states suing Meta, claiming Instagram, Facebook fueled youth mental health crisisOctober 24, 2023A group of more than 40 states sued Meta on Tuesday, accusing the social media giant of designing products that are deliberately addictive and fuel the youth mental health crisis.
State GovernmentTwo state agencies ground Cruise driverless cars for public safetyOctober 24, 2023A recent incident in San Francisco spurred the Department of Motor Vehicles and the California Public Utilities Commission to suspend the licenses for Cruise’s driverless cars.
Health CareAround 5% of Sacramentans have received the new COVID vaccine. Here’s how to if you work during the day.October 24, 2023 | Kate WolffeThe federal public health emergency is over and so are accommodations that made it easier to get your COVID-19 vaccine. Here are some ways to make it through the changes this season.
State Government‘Back of the line again’: California’s broadband plan deprioritized underserved regions, advocates sayOctober 23, 2023After years of planning a broadband system to bridge California’s digital divide, officials deprioritized some low-income areas due to unexpected costs. Gov. Gavin Newsom says he’s committed to funding the entire network, but advocates are skeptical. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New leader of Sacramento Housing Alliance calls housing ‘foundational need’ as he takes the helmOctober 23, 2023 | Chris NicholsJonathan Cook takes over at the SHA as the region confronts the growing and related crises of homelessness and the severe lack of affordable housing. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleNew South Sacramento trail seeks to expand options for transitOctober 20, 2023 | Tony RodriguezThe trail spans just over a half-mile and connects Meadowview to Freeport Boulevard, the Sacramento River, Garcia Bend Park and the not yet complete Del Rio Trail.
Arts and LifestyleRancho Cordova's MACC brings art where the people areOctober 20, 2023 | Paul ConleyThe Mills Station Arts and Culture Center in Rancho Cordova is making art accessible to more people in the region. The free admission, free parking center has galleries, classes and exhibits and sits at the confluence of bus and light rail lines. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWith wildfires growing, California writes new rules on where to plant shrubsOctober 20, 2023The plants and mulch within five feet of a home pose a major risk for spreading wildfire. California now has the tricky task of convincing homeowners to get rid of the greenery.
State GovernmentLaphonza Butler skips the U.S. Senate race: What you need to knowOctober 19, 2023California’s new U.S. senator says she won’t seek a full term in 2024. She says she can better serve the state by focusing on key issues, not a campaign.
EnvironmentHow many mountain lions live in California? New research offers an answer.October 19, 2023 | Manola SecairaThe last time researchers guessed at the state's mountain lion population was in the 1980s. Now, decades later, new research says there are about 4,500 mountain lions in California. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
This Is What It Feels Like | Episode 4Choosing An AbortionOctober 18, 2023When access to abortion is being rolled back across the country, what does it feel like to choose? Four people talk about their experiences having an abortion and the messages they have for their younger selves. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentA 4.2 earthquake hit about 30 miles from Sacramento, but no reports of injuriesOctober 18, 2023 | Chris Hagan | Manola SecairaThe quake, a 4.2 magnitude shaker centered near Isleton along the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, comes one day before California is scheduled to test its earthquake preparedness.
EnvironmentAs US wildfires pollute the skies, a loophole is obscuring the impact. Can it be fixed?October 18, 2023Everyone agrees it’s time to change the Clean Air Act's exceptional events rule, but has different solutions. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EducationLess than half of Sacramento’s Black and brown students meet UC, CSU requirements. These groups are trying to help.October 18, 2023 | Srishti Prabha | Tony RodriguezBlack and brown students face barriers on the way to college. Data show a majority in Sacramento don't meet requirements for California's four-year universities. Some organizations are working to help them navigate the process to higher education.
Business Journal: Despite Pandemic, Large Sports Bar Plans To Open In Sacramento’s Downtown Commons This FallFebruary 27, 2021It marks a sign of optimism for downtown Sacramento after a year of pandemic-related challenges. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: New Industrial Development Coming Soon To North NatomasFebruary 12, 2021As the coronavirus pandemic has kept people indoors, many have turned to shopping online as a way to stay safe. According to the Sacramento Business Journal, the industrial sector is booming in Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Sears Is Closing In Arden Fair Mall. What’s Next? It’s Still UnclearFebruary 5, 2021In their announcement, Arden Fair representatives said they've known this day was coming for more than five years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: The Future Of Office Space In Sacramento In A Post-Coronavirus WorldJanuary 29, 2021Sacramento’s market for office space has declined for the first year in nearly a decade as the coronavirus pandemic has radically changed the way people work. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Some Sacramento-Area Restaurants Are Surviving The PandemicJanuary 22, 2021With the shifting coronavirus restrictions in California, many local restaurants have had to make the hard decision to close over the past year. But some have survived due to support from the community. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.