EnvironmentThis giant freshwater fish — North America’s largest — gains California protectionJune 24, 2024Die-offs from algae blooms in San Francisco and Delta water diversions have left a giant, shark-like, prehistoric creature at risk. State wildlife officials approved white sturgeon as a candidate for listing, which triggers protection.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s long-delayed indoor heat rule approved. What it means for workersJune 21, 2024After five years, a state occupational health board approves rules to protect workers from extreme heat indoors. They will take effect in August, but state prisons will not be covered.
Sacramento RegionRetiring KCRA meteorologist Mark Finan reflects on 33 years forecasting Sacramento weatherJune 20, 2024 | Steve Milne | Vicki GonzalezFinan’s last day at KCRA was June 14, but the beloved meteorologist says his curiosity about and love for the weather is just as strong as it was when he was a 5-year-old wondering what caused a summer thunderstorm. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentRedlined neighborhoods see less biodiversity than wealthier areas, report saysJune 20, 2024 | Manola SecairaUC Berkeley researchers analyzed neighborhoods in San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles and San Diego to explore the link between wildlife and the legacy of redlining. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSacramento temperature blanket 2024: Temperatures heat up, and a wildfire outlook for coming monthsJune 18, 2024 | Manola SecairaSweltering temperatures have resulted in a series of excessive heat warnings for the Sacramento Valley — and some new colors in our temperature blanket.
EnvironmentFirefighters work to contain multiple wildfires in Northern CaliforniaJune 17, 2024 | Chris Hagan | Manola SecairaNearly a dozen large wildfires were burning across the state Monday evening. A red flag warning for increased wildfire risk is set to expire Tuesday at 8 a.m.
State GovernmentThese California dams need repairs. But Newsom, legislators battle over grants to fix themJune 14, 2024Aiming to store more water and protect the public, legislators are negotiating with the governor to restore $50 million to help repair 42 aging dams throughout the state.
State GovernmentCalifornia pushes insurers to cover more homes in these areas. Is your ZIP included?June 12, 2024California can’t legally require insurers to write either residential or commercial property policies. But the state expects insurers to comply with the options unveiled today because get something they want in return: catastrophe modeling.
Health CareHow to spot heat illness and keep kids safe during the Sacramento summerJune 12, 2024 | Chris Nichols | Sarit LaschinskyDr. Kylie Abeson, a pediatrician at UC Davis Health, joined CapRadio’s Insight to talk about the dangers high temperatures pose to our health and what the symptoms of heat illness look like. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentHeat rules for California workers would also help keep schoolchildren coolJune 11, 2024Proposed state standards to protect indoor workers from extreme heat would extend to schools. The rules come as climate change is bringing more frequent and intense heat waves, causing schools nationwide to cancel instruction.