2017 Labor Day Events And Activities Around The AreaSeptember 1, 2017 | Hilda Toribio FloresCapRadio has compiled a list of Labor Day events in the Sacramento area.
Heat Wave Spells Trouble For Student AthletesAugust 29, 2017 | Rich IbarraTriple digit temperatures and poor air quality are making it tough for student athletes this week. High school coaches are taking extra precautions to safeguard their health. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Quell The Heat With These Cool Summer DishesJune 23, 2017 | Julia MitricWho wants to cook when it's blazing hot? Cool your taste buds. Throw together a refreshing summer meal with these simple recipes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Winegrape Growers Taking Extra Measures To Protect Vineyards During Heat WaveJune 22, 2017 | Rich IbarraThe high temperatures can be a bust or a boon to what goes into the barrel. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento-Area Events Canceled Due To HeatJune 21, 2017This week's excessive heat has forced a number of groups to cancel or reschedule events. Here's a roundup of changes reported to Capital Public Radio so far.
USATF Adjusts Meet Schedule Due To HeatJune 21, 2017 | Bob MoffittUPDATE 4:50 p.m.: Temperatures in Sacramento are expected to top out at 111 degrees around 4 p.m. Thursday afternoon. The extreme heat has organizers with the USA Track And Field Outdoor Championships rescheduling events at Sac State.
EnvironmentPlan To Regionalize Western Power Grid Stalls Post-TrumpJune 21, 2017 | Ben BradfordCalifornia energy regulators are calling for conservation this week as a precaution against blackouts. Meanwhile, a proposal to pool energy with other Western states—which could help meet spikes in demand—has stalled post-presidential election. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Under Flex Alert Due To Heat WaveJune 20, 2017 | Randol WhiteExcessive heat is pushing the power grid to its limits. California power operators hope to avoid rolling outages, and a Flex Alert is one way to do that.
Beat The Heat: Activities To Help You Cool Down During A Heat WaveJune 20, 2017The record-breaking heat wave makes it necessary to find ways to stay cool. We rounded up some activities that will help you beat the heat.
Heat Wave Prompts Flood Of Phone Calls For AC Repair ServicesJune 19, 2017 | Rich IbarraThis heat wave has prompted a flood of phone calls for air conditioning repairs and some customers may be on a long waiting list. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
