Sacramento RegionCity says Camp Resolution can continue operation, will hold off on terminating leaseMay 3, 2024 | Kristin LamIn a letter, Sacramento city officials said the self-governed homeless encampment could stay “if various conditions are met,” including limiting where people can live in their vehicles due to contaminated soil.
Sacramento RegionDon’t put your umbrellas away yet: Late spring storm brings rain, snow to Northern CaliforniaMay 3, 2024Sacramento could see a half to 1 inch of rain, while 4-8 inches of snow could fall at higher elevations in the Sierra Saturday. Forecasters expect dry weather to return by Sunday.
EnvironmentSacramento temperature blanket 2024: Cool weather continued in March, AprilMay 3, 2024 | Manola SecairaWeather-wise, things have been pretty chill — no pun intended. Cooler temperatures and precipitation have put us in a better spot ahead of wildfire season.
Sacramento RegionPro-Palestine encampment at Sac State permitted to stay through May 8, university saysMay 2, 2024 | Claire Morgan | Tony Rodriguez | Chris HaganThe group is led by Students for Justice in Palestine at Sac State, and demonstrators are asking for the university to divest from companies that do business with Israel.
Sacramento RegionCity of Sacramento releases budget plan to close deficit with cuts, fee increasesMay 2, 2024 | Kristin LamTo close the $66 million deficit, City Manager Howard Chan is proposing increasing parking and sports field fees, as well as cutting funding for some services.
EnvironmentPresident Biden announces expansion of Berryessa Snow Mountain National MonumentMay 2, 2024 | Manola SecairaEnvironmental advocates and tribes have rallied to include Molok Luyuk to the monument since 2015.
State GovernmentCalifornians are protecting themselves from wildfire. Why is there still an insurance crisis?May 2, 2024Lawmakers want mitigation measures to be tracked, updated and accounted for to help insurance availability and affordability.
EducationViolence erupts at UCLA as protests over Israel's war in Gaza escalate across the U.S.May 1, 2024Members of pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups in Los Angeles clashed, with reports of fireworks and pepper spray use. Elsewhere, universities are tearing down encampments and arresting students.
Here’s what to do if you find a fawn alone in Northern California (don’t worry, it’s probably OK)May 1, 2024 | Jen Picard | Vicki GonzalezWe’re approaching the time of year when Dave Cook’s phone is ringing “off the hook.” Cook rescues fawns for Sierra Wildlife Rescue in El Dorado County. He says most of the time, a fawn that appears abandoned actually has a mom nearby. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Housing and HomelessnessHealth fair for unhoused Sacramentans offers direct link to health, housing servicesMay 1, 2024 | Chris NicholsThe event offered everything from free STI screenings to blood pressure checks and vaccinations. It also provided health services for pets of unhoused Sacramentans.
Arts and LifestyleVerge evictions highlight need for more inclusive practices in Sacramento arts scene, artists of color sayApril 30, 2024 | Srishti PrabhaTwo artists of color were evicted from Verge Center for the Arts in March, sparking a public debate about the inclusivity of the region’s art scene. Many artists say it's symptomatic of broader trends outside of Verge.
EducationCal Poly Humboldt police arrest 31 people amid pro-Palestine campus demonstrationApril 30, 2024 | Vicki GonzalezUniversity officials say protesters were arrested without incident after occupying two campus buildings and refusing to disperse. Protesters, in support of the people of Gaza, demand the university divest from companies doing business with Israel. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia's population grew in 2023, halting 3 years of declineApril 30, 2024The California Department of Finance released a population estimate on Tuesday showing the state gained just over 67,000 people in 2023 for a total population of more than 39.1 million. It's the first population increase since 2019.
Sacramento RegionOakland A’s fans protest move to Sacramento at River Cats gameApril 30, 2024 | Chris FeltsOakland Athletics fans have turned their attention to Sacramento Kings and River Cats owner Vivek Ranadivé, to protest his assistance in moving the A’s out of Oakland on their way to a possibly permanent home in Las Vegas. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAs climate change impacts food webs, California researchers want to help make seafood saferApril 30, 2024 | Manola SecairaWith the help of $7.35 million in funding, UC San Diego is establishing a research center focused on the connection between human health and ocean contaminants. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia is joining with a New Jersey company to buy a generic opioid overdose reversal drugApril 29, 2024Amneal Pharmaceuticals will sell naloxone to California for $24 per pack, or about 40% cheaper than the market rate. California will give away the packs for free to first responders, universities and community organizations.
Health CareAs health care gets more expensive, California looks to limit cost increasesApril 29, 2024 | Kate WolffeCalifornia formed the Office of Health Care Affordability in 2022, and Wednesday the board voted on a spending target that could begin to rein in costs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionSacramento has a new plan to grow the city’s tree canopy and wants your feedbackApril 29, 2024 | Kristin LamThe Sacramento Urban Forest Plan is designed to help the city reach its climate goal of carbon neutrality by 2045.
Health CareSutter Health psychiatric hospital staff strike for the second time in five monthsApril 26, 2024 | Kate WolffeWorkers conducted a three-day strike this week to call attention to ongoing contract negotiations with the health care giant. They allege some concerns about wages and unsafe staffing levels haven’t been addressed.
EducationRural counties far from universities struggle to recruit teachersApril 26, 2024Allowing community colleges to offer K-12 credentials could be a solution, UCLA report says
Code SwitchJerry Seinfeld and the fraught history of comedians and 'political correctness'May 4, 2024Jerry Seinfeld has the become the latest in a string of public figures to blame "political correctness" for the death of comedy (among other societal ills). But what does the term actually refer to?
The Picture ShowPhotos: Campus protests continue nationwide as some turned violentMay 4, 2024Photojournalists at NPR member stations documented protests at college and university campuses nationwide this week.
Science'Dance Your Ph.D.' winner on science, art, and embracing his identityMay 4, 2024Weliton Menário Costa's award-winning music video showcases his research on kangaroo personality and behavior — and offers a celebration of human diversity, too.
ElectionsSix months out from the election, Wisconsin students weigh voting for BidenMay 4, 2024Wisconsin's young voters — who have turned out in big numbers in recent elections — are key for either candidate to win the state. But Biden is facing some skepticism on the state's college campuses.
AnimalsA seafood bounty lures sea lions to S.F.'s Pier 39 in numbers not seen in 15 yearsMay 4, 2024It's a popular rest stop for sea lions, but the docks at the tourist hot spot these days are unusually packed out with the slippery residents. Conservationists are buoyed by the surge in visitors.
WSKG | ClimateAfter adopting its own Green New Deal, a college town sets a new targetMay 4, 2024Ithaca, N.Y., will require that 50% of the money spent on its energy transition and on major infrastructure projects is directed toward those residents most at risk from climate change.
WeatherHouston area braces for flooding to worsen following stormsMay 3, 2024A flood watch remained in effect through Sunday afternoon as forecasters predicted additional rainfall Saturday night, bringing another 1 to 3 inches of water to the soaked region.
Middle East crisis — explainedSenior UN official says northern Gaza is now in 'full-blown famine'May 3, 2024Cindy McCain, the American director of the U.N. World Food Program, became the most prominent official so far to declare that trapped civilians in northern Gaza had gone over the brink into famine.