Environment$20 billion: The Delta tunnel’s new price tagThe centerpiece of California’s water wars pits Gov. Newsom against local communities and environmentalists. A new report says the benefits of the tunnel exceed the cost since other water supplies would cost more.
Housing and HomelessnessAdvocates push back against Sacramento’s plans to close self-governed homeless camp
Sacramento RegionJust meeting NPR Tiny Desk winner The Philharmonik? Sacramento musician shares his origin story
EnvironmentMay 17, 2024Manola SecairaLa Familia Counseling Center is Sacramento’s first federally-recognized climate resilience hubThe hubs are meant to provide resources and shelter for community members during extreme weather events. It’s only the fifth to be recognized by federal officials in California.
EducationMay 16, 2024University of California official says system has $32 billion in holdings targeted by protestersThe University of California has $32 billion in assets targeted by students protesting the Israel-Hamas war. The university system has $175 billion overall in assets, an investment official announced at a meeting with the Board of Regents on Tuesday.
Health CareMay 16, 2024Vicki GonzalezJen PicardSolano, Yolo counties release public health warning for raw milk as avian flu concerns growThe “Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza,” or H5N1 virus, has not been detected in California cows, but health officials say they released the warning in an attempt to get ahead of a possible problem. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionMay 15, 2024Kristin LamSacramento City Council OKs plan to replace gas appliances — without stove requirementsThe plan focuses on retrofitting space and water heating appliances, but doesn’t recommend any requirements for stoves in homes or restaurants.
Arts and LifestyleMay 15, 2024And the winner of the 2024 Tiny Desk Contest is... Sacramento's The Philharmonik!Nearly 7,000 independent artists submitted to this year's Tiny Desk Contest. Meet the Sacramento artist that rose to the top. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentMay 15, 2024California moves closer to requiring new pollutant-warning labels for gas stovesThe California Assembly has approved legislation that would require new gas stoves to carry a label warning users about pollutants that have been linked to respiratory illnesses.
Sacramento RegionMay 14, 2024Rich IbarraSan Joaquin, Sacramento officials prepare for mosquito seasonCalifornia saw 428 human cases of West Nile Virus last season, and officials are taking precautions against the spread of disease by setting up mosquito traps and doing outreach as warmer weather returns.
EnvironmentMay 14, 2024Film about Camp Fire rescue starring Matthew McConaughey begins filming in New Mexico"The Lost Bus" tells the story of a bus driver and a school teacher who rescued students during the 2018 Camp Fire, the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California’s history.
May 14, 2024Nevada Supreme Court rejects teachers union-backed appeal to put A's public funding on '24 ballotThe Nevada Supreme Court on Monday struck down a proposed ballot initiative that would allow voters to decide whether to repeal up to $380 million in public funding for a new MLB stadium in Las Vegas.
Sacramento RegionMay 14, 2024Kristin Lam‘Trusted messengers’ work to reduce barriers to city of Sacramento resourcesThe city of Sacramento tries to break down language, cultural and trust barriers by recruiting people who are already well-known in their communities.
