EnvironmentCalifornia’s ‘snow drought’ leaves ski resorts waiting for the coldDecember 18, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezWarmer temperatures have prevented significant snowfall across the Sierra, leading several ski resorts to postpone the start of their seasons until conditions improve. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentThe hydrants will run dry: Trump’s LA fire claims missed the mark, study showsDecember 16, 2025Echoing state and local officials, a new analysis agrees: hydrant failures in the Palisades fire were ‘the rule rather than the exception.’
EnvironmentCalifornia drivers may be seeing dense fog — but research says it’s becoming less commonDecember 10, 2025 | Manola SecairaThis fog, sometimes called radiation fog, can happen when the ground is saturated from previous rainfall and current weather conditions are stagnant. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionWhat is the state of Sacramento’s flood control?December 8, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezMajor infrastructure projects are underway in the famously flood-prone region to shore up levees and improve the Sacramento Weir. But some of these efforts have run into setbacks and opposition from the community. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentThere’s power in public comment: The Sacramento Lorax’s case for showing upDecember 4, 2025 | Riley PalmerWhat does it take to make a lasting impression on city councilmembers who listen to hours of public testimony? One Sacramento woman is getting into full character. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
