Winter storms in California will become more intense as climate change accelerates, study findsFebruary 3, 2023 | Vicki GonzalezNew 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 CareWill the state’s big Medi-Cal plan really fix mental health care for low-income Californians?February 3, 2023A year into the rollout of CalAIM, payment details are murky and obstacles remain in finding help for Medi-Cal recipients with mental health needs.
EclecticHow June Swoon singer Juli Lydell started swimming in surrenderFebruary 3, 2023 | Nick BrunnerStream June Swoon's new song "Passover" and hear Juli Lydell speak about how surrendering control and wrangling her OCD influenced her upcoming sophomore record. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California coronavirus updates: Sacramento County COVID-19 transmission level is reduced to low by CDCFebruary 2, 2023COVID-19 cases are declining in Sacramento according to the most recent CDC COVID community level report.
EnvironmentCalifornia, other states reach impasse over Colorado RiverFebruary 2, 2023Despite 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 LifestyleR&B, new soul and hip-hop festival Sol Blume returns to Sacramento for a fourth yearFebruary 2, 2023 | Janelle SalangaTickets 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 CareCalifornia ends plans for kids’ Covid vaccine mandateFebruary 1, 2023The end of the state's Covid-19 state of emergency this month effectively ends plans to require kids to be vaccinated against the virus.
Sacramento Council approves armored vehicle for police despite opposition to military equipment purchaseFebruary 1, 2023 | Kristin LamThe 7-2 vote to purchase a Rook marked the first time the new City Council discussed military equipment for the Sacramento Police Department.
State GovernmentBacked by Newsom, California Democrats revive changes to state concealed carry lawFebruary 1, 2023 | Nicole NixonA 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.
EnvironmentCalifornia snowpack levels soar after back-to-back atmospheric riversFebruary 1, 2023 | Manola SecairaResearchers 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.
