EnvironmentFeeling climate pessimism? Sacramentans offer guidance on sticking to green New Year’s resolutionsJanuary 29, 2024 | Manola SecairaTo kick off the new year, CapRadio spoke to people who’ve created their own pathways to caring for the environment — whether that means fighting plastic pollution or getting involved in urban gardening. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSouth Sacramento public park receives $8.5 million State Parks grant for expansionJanuary 29, 2024 | Tony RodriguezJack N. Sheldon Park in South Sacramento secured an $8.5 million grant to improve tennis courts, add lighting and a playground, among other enhancements, to become a regional hub for recreation.
EnvironmentAfter a sunny weekend, another atmospheric river is expected for Sacramento this weekJanuary 26, 2024 | Steve Milne | Manola SecairaThe Sacramento region will go from possible record-high temperatures this weekend to another atmospheric river next week. State officials are attempting to combat what they called misinformation about the severity of the coming system.
State GovernmentVice President Kamala Harris visits Sacramento to meet with lawmakers, campaignJanuary 25, 2024 | Nicole NixonHarris told Democrats in the California Legislature to continue their work on artificial intelligence, gun violence and reproductive rights, which will be campaign issues in the 2024 election.
Housing and HomelessnessCounting Sacramento County’s homeless: Volunteers set out across region for biennial Point-In-Time CountJanuary 25, 2024 | Chris NicholsHundreds of volunteers took part in Sacramento County’s homeless Point-In-Time Count this week. The biennial survey provides an estimate for the county’s overall homeless population and is required to receive federal homeless funding.
Sacramento RegionTo Poopenaut, that is the question: Rancho Cordova to change street nameJanuary 24, 2024 | Steve MilneThe street was named for Poopenaut Valley near Hetch Hetchy Reservoir in Yosemite National Park. City officials voted to change the street name to Artist Point Court.
Sacramento RegionWhat’s the status of the Sacramento Children’s Fund? City staff give update with budget deficit loomingJanuary 24, 2024 | Kristin LamThe city is still figuring out how it will implement the Measure L Sacramento Children’s fund, which voters passed in November 2022.
Sacramento RegionMusic, homelessness and transportation funding focus of Sacramento mayor's State of the City tourAugust 25, 2023 | Kristin Lam | Chris NicholsAt three events, Mayor Darrell Steinberg made proposals to streamline entertainment permitting, respond to homelessness in a new way. He also asked for a ballot measure to fund housing, transit and climate mitigation. All still require approval.
Sacramento RegionSacramento City Council District 5: Who's running in the November 2022 electionOctober 10, 2022 | Kristin Lam | Randol WhiteVoters can pick Tamiko Heim or Caity Maple to represent District 5 — which includes Oak Park, Hollywood Park and Parkway — on the City Council.
