EnvironmentOfficials hope new flood strategies can help the Sacramento region handle an unpredictable winterDecember 18, 2023 | Nicole Nixon | Manola SecairaInfrastructure meant to prevent flooding in California cities is aging and experts say the state must prepare for more intense storms as they prepare for an unpredictable El Niño winter.
State GovernmentWildfire risks will continue to drive up rates for California homeowners, insurance commissioner saysDecember 14, 2023 | Nicole Nixon“Will Californians see increased insurance costs in the future? The only realistic answer is yes,” California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara told state lawmakers this week.
EnvironmentYour guide to Wednesday's Geminid meteor showerDecember 13, 2023One of the best and most reliable meteor showers of the year peaks Wednesday night and Thursday morning. And with the moon only a sliver full, viewing conditions should be close to ideal.
EnvironmentA year after California’s composting mandate, local officials still focusing on education over enforcementDecember 13, 2023 | Manola SecairaIn 2024, California municipalities will have the option to fine residents who aren’t complying with the mandate. But for Sacramento-region officials, the priority has been educating residents and boosting participation in the mandatory program.
Environment18 California children are suing the EPA over climate changeDecember 11, 2023A new climate lawsuit file against the EPA claims the agency violated the rights of 18 California children by allowing greenhouse gas emissions.
EducationAs California transitions to electric vehicles, a Sacramento high school will start training students as EV techniciansDecember 11, 2023 | Srishti PrabhaStarting in January of 2024, Kennedy High School will be one of the first in the county and state to reframe its automotive career pathway to focus on zero-emission technology, including electric and hybrid vehicles. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentGrassroots effort aims to alleviate Sacramento’s disparity in tree canopy coverageDecember 8, 2023 | Tony RodriguezThe Meadowview Urban Tree Project is a grassroots initiative in Sacramento that aims to address the disparity in tree coverage in South Sacramento areas by removing stumps and planting trees.
EnvironmentSacramento DA adds environmental claims to lawsuit against city over homelessness responseDecember 6, 2023 | Mike HagertySacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho amended a lawsuit against the city of Sacramento, saying unhoused residents pollute rivers and streams. Homeless advocates say recent studies show that’s untrue.
EnvironmentAs atmospheric rivers become more frequent, California expands research to prepareDecember 5, 2023 | Manola SecairaA new law could help connect flood and reservoir control operations with new technologies and strategies that can more accurately predict the arrival of these storms.
EnvironmentSites Reservoir project finally gets green light, construction expected to begin in 2024November 24, 2023 | Vicki GonzalezLast week, California officials greenlit construction on the Sites Reservoir project, which would store excess surface water to release during drier years ahead. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
