Sacramento RegionAn unusual summer: Why was Sacramento’s July so cool?August 6, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Chris NicholsLast summer saw record-breaking heat bake the region for days on end, including the hottest month in Sacramento’s history. But this July brought surprisingly cooler weather, though temperatures and averages still fell short of historical records.
Sacramento Region‘A dumping ground’: How, and why, did the Delta become a home for abandoned ships?August 5, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezA recent state report found dozens of abandoned vessels littering the waterways of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, some of which have been sitting for decades. These ships can pose serious environmental and navigational threats.
EnvironmentCal Fire adds final Firehawk helicopters to fleetAugust 1, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaCalifornia just completed its Firehawk helicopter fleet — faster, stronger aircraft with high-flying capability. Cal Fire and Governor Gavin Newsom say it’s a crucial upgrade as wildfires intensify.
Environment‘It's hard to put myself in their shoes’: Local leaders, fire officials reflect on rebuilding after the Park FireAugust 1, 2025 | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskyThe Park Fire started in Chico’s Bidwell Park in July 2024 and quickly grew into one of the largest wildfires in California history. One year later, local communities like the small town of Cohasset are still deep in the recovery process.
