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working in conservation and other environmental fields have seen all sorts of upsets — like pauses in critical funding, rescinded grants, and staffing cuts.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.
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.
Sacramento Region‘A dumping ground’: How, and why, did the Delta become a home for abandoned ships?August 5, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezA recent state report found dozens of abandoned vessels littering the waterways of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, some of which have been sitting for decades. These ships can pose serious environmental and navigational threats.
EnvironmentCal Fire adds final Firehawk helicopters to fleetAugust 1, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaCalifornia just completed its Firehawk helicopter fleet — faster, stronger aircraft with high-flying capability. Cal Fire and Governor Gavin Newsom say it’s a crucial upgrade as wildfires intensify.
Environment‘It's hard to put myself in their shoes’: Local leaders, fire officials reflect on rebuilding after the Park FireAugust 1, 2025 | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskyThe Park Fire started in Chico’s Bidwell Park in July 2024 and quickly grew into one of the largest wildfires in California history. One year later, local communities like the small town of Cohasset are still deep in the recovery process.
