EnvironmentNo, you can't just grab a wild turkey off the street for ThanksgivingNovember 24, 2025 | Greg MicekWild turkeys are strutting all over Sacramento right before Thanksgiving. What would it take to turn one into an affordable holiday meal?
EnvironmentSMUD’s controversial Coyote Creek solar project moves forwardNovember 19, 2025 | Manola SecairaThe Sacramento County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the project at a packed Tuesday meeting, where over 150 people showed up to voice concerns or support.
Arts and LifestyleA Sacramento artist is giving #2 plastic a new lifeNovember 19, 2025 | Tony RodriguezA Sacramento artist is launching a new recycling project that turns plastic trash into everyday items. The work starts with small tools but comes with big goals.
EnvironmentSeasonal rains bring Sacramento’s rare vernal pools back to lifeNovember 17, 2025 | Jen Picard | Vicki GonzalezThe arrival of autumn rains spark the return of these temporary wetlands across California, teeming with plant and animal life that are often unique to these vernal pools. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentNow’s the time to spot the Delta’s iconic sandhill craneNovember 12, 2025 | Manola SecairaLocal birders flock to wetland lookout points just around this time of year, when the bird makes its way to the California Delta region as part of its annual migration from Alaska. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWith the rise of AI, California’s data centers require more water, energy. But by how much?November 6, 2025 | Manola SecairaThis year, California lawmakers considered bills to assess the impact generative AI will have on the state’s natural resources, as experts say it’s driving up energy and water demands at data centers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
