Chris Hagan

Editor

Chris Hagan is an editor for CapRadio.

Prior to joining CapRadio in 2017, Chris worked as a Web Producer and Data Reporter at WBEZ in Chicago. He's also worked as a storyteller for Oregon State University's College of Business and as a reporter and videographer for the Statesman Journal newspaper in Salem, Oregon.

Chris has a B.S. in journalism from the University of Oregon. He grew up in the East Bay Area.

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Stories by Chris Hagan

Do you get federal or state holidays off? It depends.
September 4, 2023
While every level of government — from cities to Congress — declares holidays, not all workers have a guarantee of taking the day off.
Sacramento region could see smoke from northern wildfires as winds pick up
August 29, 2023
Strong northerly winds could push smoke from wildfires burning near the California-Oregon border into the Sacramento Valley this week, impacting air quality.
You can watch ‘Lady Bird,’ ‘American Graffiti’ (and yes, ‘Barbie’) for $4 this Sunday
August 23, 2023
The two classic films with ties to the Central Valley will be reissued for National Cinema Day on Sunday, Aug. 27, a promotional event put on by theater owners to lure people back to movie theaters following COVID-19 closures.
Highway 50 construction: What’s left and how long it could take
July 21, 2023
The Fix50 project has been going on for two and a half years, creating a lot of confusion for Sacramento drivers. Caltrans says the $470 million project — which will add new carpool lanes, off-ramps and sound walls — is expected to end in late 2024.
Tips to stay cool and safe during Sacramento heat waves
July 18, 2023
As extreme heat becomes more and more common in Sacramento, we spoke with health experts on how to stay cool and how to spot heat illness in yourself and others.
Sacramento broke heat records this weekend. What to expect this week (and the years to come)
July 17, 2023
While the next few days will likely return to the high 90s, forecasters are looking at another triple-digit stretch heading into the weekend. Researchers think climate change will make these “extreme heat days” more common.
Latest atmospheric river renews flood concerns in Sacramento region
March 13, 2023
The latest atmospheric river of the winter is forecast to hit Northern California on Monday, bringing more rain, snow and possible flooding.
Officials warn Californians to stay prepared for next round of storms
January 13, 2023
California has been hit by seven storms over the past 18 days. Another atmospheric river moved in Friday, bringing renewed concerns for flooding, downed trees and hazardous travel throughout the state.
Widespread power outages and storm damage in Sacramento for second consecutive weekend
January 8, 2023
Residents woke up on Sunday again to even more power outages than New Year’s Day, and hardly a neighborhood was spared of damage from fallen trees and power lines.
One dead, thousands still without power in Sacramento after unexpectedly strong New Year's Eve storm
January 1, 2023
Tens of thousands remained without power Sunday with more rain expected to return later in the week. One person was found dead in a vehicle near Highway 99, which was shut down until late Sunday night because of flooding on the Cosumnes River.

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Chris Hagan

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Stories by Chris Hagan