EnvironmentSatellites reveal the secrets of water-guzzling farms in CaliforniaOctober 19, 2021California wants to limit the water that farmers can pump from depleted aquifers. To enforce those limits, regulators are turning to remote sensing satellites.
EnvironmentEarly season storms heading for Sacramento and the Sierra into next weekOctober 19, 2021 | Ed Fletcher | Chris HaganWhile the first weather system starting Tuesday night will be weaker, storms forecast later this week are expected to pack a stronger punch, with multiple inches of rain forecast from Saturday afternoon to Tuesday in parts of the region.
EnvironmentNewsom declares drought emergency across CaliforniaOctober 19, 2021Gov. Newsom expands the California drought emergency from 50 counties to statewide, but does not order mandatory water conservation. He did authorize water regulators to ban wasteful water use, such as spraying down public sidewalks. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia hired a border wall company for COVID-19 response, including vaccinating migrantsOctober 19, 2021 | Scott RoddCalifornia used hundreds of medical staff from SLSCO to test and vaccinate undocumented Californians. That included work at community health centers around the state and along the border for newly arrived migrants. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Caltrans pauses ‘sweeps’ of homeless camps but city of Sacramento continuesOctober 18, 2021 | Janelle SalangaCaltrans stopped encampment clean-ups in order to find solutions to help homeless people relocate.
State GovernmentAre immigrants getting left out of California’s rent relief?October 17, 2021Non-English speaking immigrants face some of the biggest hurdles to receiving California rent relief. Advocates say informal leases, lack of technology access and language barriers are getting in the way.
Health CareHospitals brace for strikes as California workers protest staff shortagesOctober 17, 2021Long-simmering disputes with unions over staffing are reaching crisis points. Almost a third of California hospitals report insufficient numbers of critical workers, including nurses, technicians and janitors. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia education leaders discuss Black student disparitiesOctober 15, 2021 | A.V. BenfordThe state superintendent, other officials look at challenges, solutions to creating equity for all students and families.
Health CareCan we gather this winter? COVID-19 is slowing in California, but experts still say to be careful.October 14, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaCOVID-19 vaccines will likely spare California from another fall and winter surge, but the pandemic isn’t over and precautions are still needed this holiday season.
Can You Handle The Truth: Fact-checking false claims about COVID-19 vaccines and childrenOctober 14, 2021 | Chris Nichols | Randol WhiteThe overwhelming evidence shows COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective for adults children 12 and up, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and prevention. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
