EnvironmentLawmakers, local leaders talk Trump rollbacks at the 29th Tahoe SummitAugust 8, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Manola SecairaSince President Donald Trump took office in January, people working in conservation and other environmental fields have seen all sorts of upsets — like pauses in critical funding, rescinded grants, and staffing cuts. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EducationParents favor four-year college for children — but Republicans show more skepticismAugust 8, 2025This is the first higher education survey of parents by Gallup, and it comes amid growing public skepticism about college.
Health CareA new study explores whose health is most affected by heat wavesAugust 8, 2025When heat waves hit California, ER doctors gear up for busier shifts. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionSacramento initiative connects Hmong youth internationally, fosters cultural exchangeAugust 7, 2025Hmong Youth Beyond Borders has mentored and fostered the relationships between four Hmong young women from Sacramento and 13 young women in Laos.
EnvironmentCalifornia Supreme Court hands victory to rooftop solar panel ownersAugust 7, 2025Justices told a lower court to revisit their decision to uphold cuts of 75 percent to payments for solar panel owners.
Sacramento RegionPaddle your way to a sunset bat viewing on the Cosumnes RiverAugust 7, 2025 | Jen Picard | Vicki GonzalezLearn about riparian habitat and Mexican Freetail Bats on a guided tour through the Cosumnes River Preserve.
EnvironmentCalifornia cut coal from its energy supply. Why it might plug back into fossil fuelsAugust 7, 2025For years, California refused to create a Western mega energy market over concerns about fossil fuels and union jobs. But now, the idea is closer than ever.
Sacramento RegionSouth Sacramento gets new fast chargers, built by local studentsAugust 6, 2025 | Tony RodriguezTeens built new EV chargers in South Sacramento at a longtime community hub. The project brings clean energy and job training to the neighborhood.
Sacramento RegionTAP Wine Lounge brings art, community, wine and culture to North SacramentoAugust 6, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisThe lounge, located on Del Paso Blvd., holds art installations and events, and also sells wine from Black-owned boutique wine brands. Their latest installation, featuring artist J Crux’s “Unbound: The Art of Becoming,” will launch on Saturday.
Sacramento RegionAn unusual summer: Why was Sacramento’s July so cool?August 6, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Chris NicholsLast summer saw record-breaking heat bake the region for days on end, including the hottest month in Sacramento’s history. But this July brought surprisingly cooler weather, though temperatures and averages still fell short of historical records.
