EnvironmentStorm updates: Governor Gavin Newsom says ‘the worst’ is ‘in front of us’January 8, 2023California Governor Gavin Newsom said ‘the worst’ of the storms is ‘in front of us’ after nearly 350,000 SMUD customers were without power Sunday morning in the latest powerful atmospheric river. The next is forecast to hit Sunday night into Monday.
EnvironmentWhat this series of atmospheric rivers says about California’s drought and water futureJanuary 6, 2023 | Manola SecairaResearchers say this storm could help boost water supplies for the summer, but also reveals weaknesses in the state’s flood-prevention infrastructure.
EnvironmentPower out? Here’s where to find charging centers, warming shelters in Yolo, San Joaquin, Sacramento countiesJanuary 4, 2023 | Janelle SalangaIn light of possible outages, CapRadio has compiled a list of local charging zones and warming shelters opened by Sacramento-area cities and counties.
EnvironmentHow to stay safe during power outages if you’re electricity-dependentJanuary 4, 2023 | Kate WolffeWith a powerful set of storms set to buffet Northern California this week, hundreds of thousands could lose electricity. We consulted the head of California’s Office of Access and Functional Needs about how best to prepare.
EnvironmentFlooding at Wilton Rancheria in southern Sacramento County endangers sacred tribal burial groundsJanuary 4, 2023 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe Rancheria is asking members of the public to contact local police or the tribe if they find artifacts along the river.
EnvironmentSacramento Valley, already deluged, braces for more floodsJanuary 4, 2023Storms have already tested a region at high risk of flooding. One report says the Central Valley needs $30 billion in improvements over 30 years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentHere are Sacramento area’s weather respite centers as powerful storms continueJanuary 3, 2023 | Chris NicholsWeather respite centers offer an overnight location for unhoused people to rest, dry out and recharge their phones. They do not, however, provide the extended stays or range of social services provided at traditional homeless shelters
EnvironmentHow to prepare for incoming Sacramento-area winter stormsJanuary 3, 2023 | Janelle SalangaA powerful series of winter storms has pummeled Northern California since New Year's weekend — but the inclement weather isn't finished. Here's what you need to know to stay safe during flooding, blustery winds and potential power outages.
EnvironmentOne dead, thousands still without power in Sacramento after unexpectedly strong New Year's Eve storm January 1, 2023 | Andrew Nixon | Chris Hagan | Nick MillerTens of thousands remained without power Sunday with more rain expected to return later in the week. One person was found dead in a vehicle near Highway 99, which was shut down until late Sunday night because of flooding on the Cosumnes River.
EnvironmentEnd-of-year storm drenches Sacramento, Northern California with rain — and more is coming soonDecember 27, 2022 | Mike HagertyWe can expect more storms the rest of this week and into the new year, with warm rain in the valleys and snow only at the highest Sierra Nevada elevations.