EnvironmentA new California policy highlights the importance of beavers, and offers protectionsJune 12, 2023 | Manola SecairaState officials say beavers could be key in fighting climate change impacts, like drought and wildfire conditions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentEl Niño has officially begun. Here's what that means for the U.S.June 12, 2023The natural climate pattern known as El Niño has officially begun. It exacerbates human-caused climate change, driving even hotter temperatures and other dangerous weather.
Health CareCalifornia confronts the threat of ‘tranq’ as overdose crisis ragesJune 10, 2023California officials are stepping up efforts to combat the spread of xylazine, a powerful animal sedative that’s increasingly being used by people, often with devastating results.
Health CareFDA advisers endorse new RSV antibody drug for babiesJune 10, 2023A panel of experts to the Food and Drug Administration has recommended the agency approve a long-acting antibody drug that can protect infants from the seasonal virus, RSV.
Arts and Lifestyle‘We keep each other safe’: LGBTQ+ community members explore ways to preserve the spirit of Pride in safety, sponsorship choicesJune 9, 2023 | Janelle SalangaCelebrating Pride carries more weight for many queer and trans people this year, but efforts to create a space for joy persist.
Live updates: Trump faces 37 federal counts in the grand jury's indictmentJune 9, 2023The document unsealed early Friday afternoon shows that a grand jury indicted Trump on 37 counts, including 31 counts of willful retention of national defense information and making false statements.
State GovernmentConstitutional scholar calls Newsom’s proposed amendment a ‘symbolic gesture’June 8, 2023 | Nicole NixonGov. Gavin Newsom wants to amend the U.S. Constitution to place new restrictions on guns, but a constitutional law expert said the country’s founding document has never been changed the way Newsom is proposing.
Why do extremists bring conspiracies to public meetings? Sacramento State professor gives contextJune 7, 2023 | Kristin LamChristopher Towler, a Sacramento State associate professor of political science, gives national and historical context to the issue of hate speech in public meetings.
JazzTina Turner’s legacy goes beyond music — Get to know her in 5 songsJune 7, 2023 | Chris CampbellQueen of Rock ‘n’ Roll Tina Turner died last month at the age of 83 in her Swiss home. CapRadio’s Chris Campbell chose five standout songs by the singer in remembrance of her life and illustrious career. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
A home-grown Sacramentan in the Oval Office? Cornel West announces presidential candidacyJune 7, 2023 | Janelle SalangaThe 70-year-old “Sacramentan to the core” educator and author grew up in the Glen Elder and South Land Park neighborhoods. He’s a third-party candidate represented by the progressive People’s Party.
