EnvironmentMonarch butterflies to be listed as a threatened species in USDecember 10, 2024U.S. wildlife officials have decided to extend federal protections to monarch butterflies. Fish and Wildlife Service officials on Tuesday announced plans to list monarchs as threatened.
EducationTwin Rivers Unified rolls out culinary arts food truck to boost career educationDecember 10, 2024 | Srishti PrabhaThe food truck — ran almost entirely by students — is a part of the district’s Career and Technical Education Department. An estimated 37% of the students in the district are enrolled in the program. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSacramento temperature blanket 2024: It’s atmospheric river season!December 10, 2024 | Manola SecairaWe’re already seen our first big storm of the season: An atmospheric river in late November broke local records in the Sacramento area. And on Nov. 22, Downtown Sacramento reported two inches of rainfall.
State GovernmentNew California bill would add mental health warning label to social media platformsDecember 10, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiSupporters say it could help slow rates of depression and anxiety in adolescents. Detractors say users will scroll right past it.
Sacramento RegionA very SacramenKnow 2024 holiday gift guideDecember 10, 2024 | Gerardo Zavala | Keyshawn Davis | Claire MorganLooking for a gift to give the Sacramentan in your life? The SacramenKnow team asked their audience — and CapRadio staff — what City of Trees-themed gifts they like to give during the holidays. Here are their responses.
Health CareCARE Court in Sacramento: What family members and respondents need to knowDecember 9, 2024 | Kate WolffeMany people with untreated mental illness end up in jail or living on the streets. CARE Court is a new option that aims to intervene upstream of these outcomes.
State GovernmentNew California Sen. Adam Schiff wants to be more than a Trump antagonistDecember 9, 2024As California’s newest senator, Democrat Adam Schiff says he’s not going to shy away from familiar territory — opposing Donald Trump when he feels it is necessary.
Health CareYes, the number of food recalls has been rising. Here's what you need to knowDecember 9, 2024Food recalls fell sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic but are on an uptick now. Here's how the government is tracing outbreaks — and some tips on handling food safely to minimize the risk of illness.
State GovernmentICE is looking for a new detention center in Blue California. The state probably can’t stop itDecember 9, 2024A possible migrant detention facility within two hours of San Francisco has some lawmakers concerned.
Sacramento RegionSacramento Police Department tests drone response program in Del Paso HeightsDecember 6, 2024 | Keyshawn DavisDepartment officials say the program aims to reduce response times and can send back critical information before officers arrive on scene.
