EnvironmentHow are atmospheric rivers affected by climate change?California is in the grips of an atmospheric river that's causing flooding through much of the state. Climate change might be intensifying storms like it — but scientists are still working out the details. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
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Sacramento RegionFebruary 8, 2024A Sacramento voter guide for the March 2024 primary electionHere's what you need to know to register, learn about the candidates and cast your ballot in Sacramento County before the March 5 primary election.
Sacramento RegionFebruary 8, 2024Kristin LamHere’s who’s running for Sacramento County Board of Supervisors in March 2024The only contested Sacramento County Board of Supervisors election is the race to replace District 4 Supervisor Sue Frost.
State GovernmentFebruary 8, 2024Nicole NixonWho’s running for California state Assembly District 6 in March 2024? Here are the candidatesTen candidates have filed to run for the 6th Assembly District seat, which is open for the first time in a decade and represents Sacramento’s urban core, Natomas and Arden.
State GovernmentFebruary 5, 2024Mike McGuire wants to ‘lift up every person’ as new California Senate leaderSen. Mike McGuire of Healdsburg takes over as Democratic leader in the state Senate from Sen. Toni Atkins. He terms out in 2026, so has limited time to push his agenda.
EnvironmentFebruary 5, 2024Chris NicholsSacramento area residents clean up following damaging atmospheric riverMore than 200,000 households lost power as winds up to 65 mph hit the Sacramento Valley Sunday. On Monday morning many residents were getting power back and picking up as the winds calmed.
EducationFebruary 2, 2024Srishti PrabhaGrant High students move forward with culturally responsive support on campus post shootingGrant High students and neighborhood organizations said built-in support structures are helping the community process this week’s tragedy.
Arts and LifestyleFebruary 2, 2024Chris FeltsSZA to headline Sacramento’s Sol Blume Festival (plus see the rest of the 3-day lineup)This year, performers include KAYTRAMINÉ (artists KAYTRANADA and Aminé performing as a duo), Snoh Aalegra, PinkPanthress and Sacramento’s own Nate Curry.
Sacramento RegionFebruary 1, 2024Kristin LamHere’s who’s running for Sacramento mayor in 2024Voters can choose from six candidates in the 2024 primary election for Sacramento mayor. If no candidate wins more than 50% of the vote, the top two will advance to a November runoff.
EducationFebruary 1, 2024Should state government jobs require a college degree? Why California is rethinking its rulesNot all state government jobs require a college or even high school degree, prompting state officials to re-examine education mandates.
EducationFebruary 1, 2024Srishti PrabhaSacramento County is seeing success adding mental health clinicians to schools, but progress is slowCOVID-19 exacerbated the youth mental health crisis, especially with students of color. The county Office of Education aims to have a clinician in every school. While progress is slow, schools such as Ethel I. Baker Elementary demonstrate potential.
