EnvironmentNew study finds 65% decrease in California’s fine particle pollution over 20 yearsAlthough fine particle pollution has decreased statewide, researchers say historically disadvantaged communities still face disproportionate impacts. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFirst-in-the-nation reparations bills are headed to Newsom’s desk, but not without some tension
Housing and HomelessnessNo sleeping bags, keep moving: California cities increase crackdown on homeless encampments
EnvironmentSeptember 13, 2024Keyshawn DavisHere’s how to celebrate 916 Day, the holiday celebrating all things SacramentoCity officials are hosting a series of volunteer events at parks across Sacramento to celebrate.
Health CareSeptember 13, 2024Tony RodriguezSacramento students have firsthand experience with growing vaping crisisA quiet crisis is unfolding in the hallways and bathrooms of high schools in Sacramento. Vaping, once thought to be a safer alternative to smoking, has taken a firm hold among teenagers, creating challenges for educators, parents, and the students. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSeptember 13, 2024Gas stoves may soon come with a tobacco-style health warning label in CaliforniaIn California, gas stoves may come with a health warning label.
State GovernmentSeptember 12, 2024Megan MyscofskiNewsom signs last crime bill of the yearThe bill rounds out a package targeted at curbing retail and property theft.
September 12, 2024An undecided swing state voter watched the debate. It moved the needleCameron Lewellen of Georgia headed into Tuesday's debate one of the small but potentially key slice of voters who are undecided about the presidential election. After, his vote is in sharper focus.
Sacramento RegionSeptember 12, 2024Gerardo ZavalaBooks and beats: Beers Books and Kicksville Vinyl preserve Sacramento’s physical media scene amidst digital revolutionBeers Books is one of Northern California’s oldest bookstores. Its partnership with Kicksville Vinyl & Vintage represents a push to preserve physical media like books, records and CDs in a growingly digitalized world.
Sacramento RegionSeptember 11, 2024Kristin LamSacramento County to convert Arden area hotel into workforce and homeless housingThe Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved spending $19.4 million in state money on projects including converting a former Arden area hotel into housing for people experiencing homelessness.
Sacramento RegionSeptember 11, 2024Gerardo ZavalaCamp Resolution closure forces dozens back on streets: ‘Where do they want us to go?’Fifty people were forced back on the streets or into temporary housing after the closure of Camp Resolution. CapRadio spoke to several former residents to hear how they’re doing, and what’s next.
EnvironmentSeptember 11, 2024‘I won’t let them drink the water’: The California towns where clean drinking water is out of reachDrinking water contamination is a chronic, insidious threat in California’s rural communities. Some have been waiting for clean water for years.
September 11, 2024NPR fact checked the Harris-Trump presidential debate. Here's what we foundFrom the economy to immigration and abortion, NPR looks at what the candidates said and adds context.
