EnvironmentWhat's a 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' red flag warning and other wildfire termsJanuary 14, 2025A "particularly dangerous situation red flag warning" has been issued for parts of Southern California, as more extreme winds are expected to impact the region.
EnvironmentJames Webb Space Telescope's 'little red dots' come into focusJanuary 14, 2025A cosmic object spotted by the James Webb Space Telescope has flummoxed astronomers. Now, a research team has studied hundreds of these "little red dots" and found clues about their identity.
Sacramento RegionOak Park leader Georgia 'Mother Rose' Peat West dies at 75January 14, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisWest was the owner and manager of Underground Books and the mother of Sacramento’s first Black Mayor, Kevin Johnson.
EnvironmentLawsuits allege power company involvement in LA wildfiresJanuary 14, 2025Lawsuits allege the Eaton Fire was sparked by a SoCal Edison transmission tower. The company says they have not had a chance to inspect the scene yet. The ATF has only just begun the federal investigation into the fire's cause.
State GovernmentNewsom expands special session targeting Trump to include wildfire reliefJanuary 14, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldThe announcement comes as Republicans call for a special session on wildfire policy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAs LA wildfires burn, a corruption probe left the Senate’s insurance committee chair vacantJanuary 13, 2025A person matching Democratic Sen. Susan Rubio’s description is accused in federal court documents of soliciting bribes and illegal campaign contributions. Rubio, who’s not been charged with a crime, denies the allegations, but is no longer chair o
Arts and LifestyleFairytale Town partners with NorCal Arts to produce children’s theaterJanuary 13, 2025Sacramento's historic storybook park Fairytale Town is working with NorCal Arts to produce live shows in its indoor 150-person capacity Children's Theater.
State GovernmentNewsom releases new budget proposalJanuary 13, 2025 | Laura Fitzgerald | Megan MyscofskiThe budget has a long way to go until it’s finalized in June, but for now, it shows a slight surplus.
EnvironmentAs dangerous winds are expected to pick up, Los Angeles braces for new firesJanuary 13, 2025Damaging winds gusting between 55 and 70 mph are forecast, increasing fire risks across LA and Ventura counties over the next few days. More than 150,000 people are already under evacuation orders.
State GovernmentCalifornians pay second highest electricity rates in the country, according to a new reportJanuary 9, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiCustomers of California’s three investor-owned utilities, including PG&E, pay the highest rates. They also make up three-quarters of California households.
