Health CareCity, Sacramento Homeless Union to meet following judge’s order blocking camp removalsAugust 4, 2023 | Chris NicholsA federal judge this week issued a temporary restraining order preventing the City of Sacramento from clearing encampments for 14 days.
EnvironmentCalifornia’s wet winter lowered the risk of big fires, experts sayAugust 4, 2023 | Manola SecairaLast winter’s precipitation brought necessary moisture to a drought-stricken California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentTriple-digit heat returns to Sacramento this weekend. Here’s what to expect.August 3, 2023 | Kristin LamHighs in the Sacramento Valley are expected to exceed 100 degrees during the first weekend of August.
EnvironmentCaldor Fire survivors are taking legal action against U.S. Forest ServiceAugust 2, 2023 | Scott RoddResidents of Grizzly Flats are filing claims for damages against the Forest Service, alleging the agency’s inaction left the community vulnerable ahead of the devastating Caldor Fire.
EnvironmentSurf's up! Wave heights increase on California's coast as climate warmsAugust 1, 2023A new study finds that winter wave heights have increased along California's coastline as human actions have warmed the world's climate. Bigger waves are a threat to the already vulnerable coast.
EnvironmentThe hidden cost of California’s hot workplaces: 20,000 job injuries a yearJuly 30, 2023A workers comp study says one day above 100 degrees can cause 15% more accidents, costing workers and employers millions. A new advisory panel may help the state improve its work heat rules.
EnvironmentAs extreme heat threatens workers’ health, California legislators, activists push for nationwide protectionsJuly 27, 2023 | Manola SecairaFederal lawmakers introduced legislation to require OSHA protections for indoor and outdoor laborers across the nation during high temperatures. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentThis CDC data shows where rates of heat-related illness are highestJuly 26, 2023Emergency rooms report when patients visit with health problems caused by heat. Find out when and where rates of illness are spiking, and explore trends over the last five years.
EnvironmentDelivery drivers want protection against heat. But it's an uphill battleJuly 23, 2023As heat waves hit the U.S., delivery drivers are especially vulnerable to rising temperatures. Workers at some of the biggest delivery companies are pushing for more protection against extreme heat.
Are major changes coming to your electric bill? 5 things to knowJuly 22, 2023California’s electric rates are among the highest in the country. Three big power companies propose charging fixed rates based on income, saying low-income customers will save money. Critics doubt it’ll work.
