The Yosemite postmaster retires after more than 40 years (and a whole lot of mail)February 6, 2023John Reynolds started his career in the summer of 1978 as a college student. This week, he said goodbye to the calling of a lifetime.
EnvironmentLaw banning drilling near California community areas put on hold, sent to votersFebruary 6, 2023 | Manola SecairaShortly after the law was passed, oil and gas industry leaders launched a referendum effort aimed at repealing it. It will appear on the November 2024 ballot. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentHow a new law is bringing more attention to natural carbon sequestrationFebruary 6, 2023 | Manola SecairaEnvironmental advocates have criticized California’s reliance on carbon-capturing technologies in its plans for carbon neutrality. This law aims to bring more focus to natural alternatives. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareMillions of Californians are at risk of losing Medi-Cal coverageFebruary 5, 2023As the nation’s massive Medicaid unwinding begins, California is using government databases, billboards, and navigators to help people who get dropped from Medi-Cal reenroll or find other coverage.
Winter storms in California will become more intense as climate change accelerates, study findsFebruary 3, 2023 | Vicki GonzalezNew research from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory found that storms in the western United States will likely become larger and drop even more precipitation than previously seen. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareWill the state’s big Medi-Cal plan really fix mental health care for low-income Californians?February 3, 2023A year into the rollout of CalAIM, payment details are murky and obstacles remain in finding help for Medi-Cal recipients with mental health needs.
EclecticHow June Swoon singer Juli Lydell started swimming in surrenderFebruary 3, 2023 | Nick BrunnerStream June Swoon's new song "Passover" and hear Juli Lydell speak about how surrendering control and wrangling her OCD influenced her upcoming sophomore record. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California coronavirus updates: President Biden to end federal COVID-19 emergency May 11February 2, 2023President Joe Biden has informed Congress that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 in May.
EnvironmentCalifornia, other states reach impasse over Colorado RiverFebruary 2, 2023Despite a federal deadline today, California — the largest user of Colorado River water — has refused to cut back as much as six other states proposed in a new plan today. Imperial valley growers have the most to lose.
Arts and LifestyleR&B, new soul and hip-hop festival Sol Blume returns to Sacramento for a fourth yearFebruary 2, 2023 | Janelle SalangaTickets for the festival, headlined by Brent Faiyaz and Kehlani, are on sale now. Like in 2022, it’ll take place in Discovery Park, where it drew tens of thousands of attendees.
Health CareCalifornia ends plans for kids’ Covid vaccine mandateFebruary 1, 2023The end of the state's Covid-19 state of emergency this month effectively ends plans to require kids to be vaccinated against the virus.
Sacramento Council approves armored vehicle for police despite opposition to military equipment purchaseFebruary 1, 2023 | Kristin LamThe 7-2 vote to purchase a Rook marked the first time the new City Council discussed military equipment for the Sacramento Police Department.
State GovernmentBacked by Newsom, California Democrats revive changes to state concealed carry lawFebruary 1, 2023 | Nicole NixonA measure to bring California’s concealed carry laws in line with a U.S. Supreme Court Ruling — while banning guns in a swath of public places including parks and businesses — has support from the governor and attorney general.
EnvironmentCalifornia snowpack levels soar after back-to-back atmospheric riversFebruary 1, 2023 | Manola SecairaResearchers at Phillips Station near Lake Tahoe recorded a snow depth of 85.5 inches on Wednesday — almost double the average of what’s typically recorded at that location for February.
Health CareReimbursement lagging to clinics that provided mpox vaccinesFebruary 1, 2023Cash-strapped clinics provided thousands of mpox vaccines, but their reimbursements have been mired in red tape.
Will arts education cuts in proposed California budget have a big impact?February 1, 2023Arts advocates point to the power of the arts to boost the state's student achievement and buttress social-emotional well-being.
State GovernmentCalifornia announces plan to convert 3 office buildings in downtown Sacramento into housingJanuary 31, 2023 | Chris Nichols | Claire MorganOrganizations working out of these offices will be relocated by 2025, and the buildings will be turned into “transit-oriented affordable housing,” state officials said.
Health CareCalifornia coronavirus updates: COVID-19 pandemic has shifted people's financesJanuary 31, 2023In the last half of 2022, we heard a lot of talk about the "Great Resignation," aka, the Big Quit.
State GovernmentQ&A: Speaker Anthony Rendon on a budget deficit, gun bills and handing over the gavelJanuary 31, 2023 | Nicole NixonAssembly Speaker Anthony Rendon discusses his tenure as leader of the chamber, his plans for a budget deficit and what’s next. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentThieves drain millions off CalFresh and CalWORKs recipients’ cards, families wait and taxpayers payJanuary 31, 2023The EBT cards the state uses to deliver financial assistance to low-income residents lack security features common to credit and debit cards. California officials plan to upgrade.
FoodHundreds of ready-to-eat foods are recalled over possible listeria contaminationFebruary 6, 2023The foods are sold under dozens of different brand names, but all recalled products say Fresh Creative Cuisine on the bottom of the label. The recall affects items sold in nine East Coast states.
Middle EastNorthern Syria has endured years of war. Now, an earthquake has added to the despairFebruary 6, 2023Since the civil war began in 2011, Syria's northern region has been beset by crisis after crisis. Monday's devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake was "the last thing people need," one aid worker said.
ElectionsHow a major election theory case at the U.S. Supreme Court could get thrown outFebruary 6, 2023A major U.S. Supreme Court case from North Carolina about a once-fringe election theory may end up getting tossed out of the high court now that a state court in GOP hands is rehearing the case.
Main Character of the DayThe 'He Gets Us' commercials promote Jesus. Who's behind them and what is the goal?February 6, 2023Jesus Christ is now the center of a multimillion-dollar advertising campaign funded by the founder of Hobby Lobby and others.
WorldBrazil cracks down on illegal gold miners on an indigenous reserve in the AmazonFebruary 6, 2023The illegal miners have polluted rivers and land in the reserve, leading to widespread hunger and disease.
WorldMore than 3,400 people have died after earthquakes hammer Turkey and SyriaFebruary 6, 2023A powerful earthquake rocked southeastern Turkey and northern Syria early Monday, killing more than 3,400 people and injuring thousands more. Hundreds of families are still trapped.
WorldA Turkish castle that withstood centuries of invasions is damaged in the earthquakeFebruary 6, 2023Gaziantep Castle in southeastern Turkey dates back to the Hittite Empire and in modern times has been a museum and tourist attraction. Parts of the building were destroyed by Monday's earthquake.
NationalOhio crews conduct a 'controlled release' of toxic chemicals from derailed train carsFebruary 6, 2023Crews released and burned hazardous chemicals that were in train cars in danger of exploding. About 50 train cars derailed near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border on Friday.
