EnvironmentHow a new law is bringing more attention to natural carbon sequestrationEnvironmental advocates have criticized California’s reliance on carbon-capturing technologies in its plans for carbon neutrality. This law aims to bring more focus to natural alternatives. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
February 3, 2023Vicki GonzalezWinter storms in California will become more intense as climate change accelerates, study findsNew research from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory found that storms in the western United States will likely become larger and drop even more precipitation than previously seen. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareFebruary 3, 2023Will the state’s big Medi-Cal plan really fix mental health care for low-income Californians?A year into the rollout of CalAIM, payment details are murky and obstacles remain in finding help for Medi-Cal recipients with mental health needs.
ClassicalFebruary 2, 2023Lara Downes' season 3 of 'Amplify' launches with a theme of renaissanceNPR's Leila Fadel talks to pianist Lara Downes about her interview series Amplify, which examines how Black artists today might find themselves in a new cultural renaissance.
EnvironmentFebruary 2, 2023California, other states reach impasse over Colorado RiverDespite a federal deadline today, California — the largest user of Colorado River water — has refused to cut back as much as six other states proposed in a new plan today. Imperial valley growers have the most to lose.
Arts and LifestyleFebruary 2, 2023Janelle SalangaR&B, new soul and hip-hop festival Sol Blume returns to Sacramento for a fourth yearTickets for the festival, headlined by Brent Faiyaz and Kehlani, are on sale now. Like in 2022, it’ll take place in Discovery Park, where it drew tens of thousands of attendees.
Health CareFebruary 1, 2023California ends plans for kids’ Covid vaccine mandateThe end of the state's Covid-19 state of emergency this month effectively ends plans to require kids to be vaccinated against the virus.
February 1, 2023Kristin LamSacramento Council approves armored vehicle for police despite opposition to military equipment purchaseThe 7-2 vote to purchase a Rook marked the first time the new City Council discussed military equipment for the Sacramento Police Department.
State GovernmentFebruary 1, 2023Nicole NixonBacked by Newsom, California Democrats revive changes to state concealed carry lawA measure to bring California’s concealed carry laws in line with a U.S. Supreme Court Ruling — while banning guns in a swath of public places including parks and businesses — has support from the governor and attorney general.
EnvironmentFebruary 1, 2023Manola SecairaCalifornia snowpack levels soar after back-to-back atmospheric riversResearchers at Phillips Station near Lake Tahoe recorded a snow depth of 85.5 inches on Wednesday — almost double the average of what’s typically recorded at that location for February.
Health CareFebruary 1, 2023Reimbursement lagging to clinics that provided mpox vaccinesCash-strapped clinics provided thousands of mpox vaccines, but their reimbursements have been mired in red tape.
