Health CareCats can get sick with bird flu. Here's how to protect themDecember 26, 2024The death of an Oregon house cat from bird flu and a pet food recall are raising questions about how people can protect their pets. Oregon health officials have traced the cat’s illness to frozen cat food that contained raw turkey.
Housing and Homelessness100-plus cities in the U.S. banned homeless camping this year. But will it work?December 26, 2024The burst of new laws follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling and reflects public frustration with record-high homelessness. But advocates say fines and jail time will only make the problem worse.
State GovernmentNumber of registered lobbyists jumps to a record high in CaliforniaDecember 26, 2024The increase in lobbyists means there’s now at least one lobbyist for every legislative staff member.
Sacramento RegionSacramento State hires former UNLV offensive coordinator as new football head coachDecember 23, 2024 | Keyshawn DavisFormer offensive coordinator for the University of Las Vegas Rebels football team Brennan Marion is set to become the Hornets football head coach after former head coach Andy Thompson left for Stanford earlier this month.
EnvironmentSacramento County declares local emergency over damaged levee on Sherman IslandDecember 23, 2024 | Sarit Laschinsky | Keyshawn DavisNo evacuation orders have been issued, but county officials are requesting help from state agencies to develop a plan if conditions worsen.
Sacramento RegionCapRadio staff share more family recipes and meals for the 2024 holiday seasonDecember 23, 2024 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezCapRadio staff return for a special holiday edition of Insight to share more meals and memories that make them feel like home. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState senator tries to roll back California’s calls for a constitutional conventionDecember 23, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiSan Francisco Democrat Scott Wiener says California could leave the door open to the incoming Republican-led Congress making major changes to the constitution if it doesn’t act.
State GovernmentWhy Trump's tariffs on Mexico would mean higher avocado prices at the grocery storeDecember 23, 2024Most avocados consumed in the U.S. are grown in Mexico. Here's what Trump's proposed tariffs would mean for prices at the grocery store and for the avocado industry.
Sacramento RegionQuestions remain over Sacramento mayoral candidate’s bribery allegation as city attorney decides not to open formal probeDecember 20, 2024 | Chris Nichols | Gerardo ZavalaSacramento city attorney says she reviewed Cofer’s claim but declined to open a formal investigation after learning no city officials were involved.
State GovernmentJust over half of Californians have negative views of AI, according to new surveyDecember 19, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiA recent PPIC report showed that 52% of respondents have unfavorable opinions of AI, and that could impact how state lawmakers talk about it in the future.
