EnvironmentFirefighters try to corral California forest blaze as lightning strikes bring risk of new ignitionsAugust 26, 2025Firefighting crews are trying to corral a fast-growing blaze churning through central California’s Sierra National Forest, as forecasters warn that lightning strikes from thunderstorms could spark new ignitions.
EnvironmentPickett Fire spreads in California's wine countryAugust 25, 2025The Pickett Fire in Northern California had charred about 10 square miles of Napa County. It was just 13% contained by Monday morning.
State GovernmentGavin Newsom warms to Big Oil in climate reversalAugust 18, 2025After years of cracking down on California’s oil industry, Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative Democrats are moving to get Kern County wells pumping again to avoid soaring gasoline prices.
EnvironmentHere’s why researchers say you shouldn’t release your pet turtle into the wildAugust 12, 2025 | Manola SecairaCalifornia’s Western Pond Turtles are the only remaining freshwater turtles native to the state. But their populations face threats from competing non-native species and habitat loss. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
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working in conservation and other environmental fields have seen all sorts of upsets — like pauses in critical funding, rescinded grants, and staffing cuts.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.
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.
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.
