Sacramento Kings face-off against the Golden State Warriors in the NBA playoffs. Here’s what you need to know.April 7, 2023 | Nick Miller | Claire MorganFrom nicknames to watch parties, this guide will help you navigate the Kings first playoff appearance since 2006.
EnvironmentRecent rains are helping boost some California salmon populations. Here’s how.April 6, 2023 | Vicki GonzalezWater from Northern California’s exceptionally wet winter flowed out of the Sacramento River and into the Yolo and Sutter bypasses. The conditions created in the floodplains provide an ample food source for fish on their journey to the Pacific. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Mid Pacific | Episode 2Changing Places, New SpacesApril 6, 2023For Chinatowns, Japantowns, K-Towns, and other Asian-American communities in the United States, the only constant these days is change. But our need for cultural connection remains the same. Take a tour with Sarah to see what these spaces mean today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPlanned construction could forever change the California Capitol’s west steps. What would that mean for protests and events?April 6, 2023 | Nicole NixonPlans to build an underground visitor’s center on the west side of the Capitol could displace large gatherings for years and permanently alter the space’s ability to host thousands of people. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentA beetle not seen since the 1960s was rediscovered on former California Governor Jerry Brown's ranchApril 5, 2023 | Claire MorganScientists have named a rare species of beetle after former California Governor Jerry Brown after rediscovering it on his rural Colusa County ranch.
Health CareRaincoats, undies, school uniforms: Are your clothes dripping in ‘forever chemicals’?April 5, 2023The full health risks of wearing apparel made with PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” are still unknown. But states are taking action so clothing makers will remove them.
Food and SustainabilityCalifornia launches program reimbursing CalFresh recipients for buying produce grown in-stateApril 4, 2023 | Megan Manata | Vicki GonzalezCalFresh issued its last round of pandemic-era extra payments in March. The state has launched a new program aimed at making fresh fruit and vegetables more accessible and affordable to those receiving assistance.
As broader sweep of anti-trans action comes to Sacramento region, community organizations push backApril 4, 2023This year’s celebrations of visibility came in the midst of a nationwide high in anti-trans legislation, and groups in the Sacramento region say trans justice also means safety, joy and abundance.
EclecticRyuichi Sakamoto, a godfather of electronic pop, has diedApril 4, 2023The influential Japanese composer died March 28 from cancer. A wide-ranging musician, the Yellow Magic Orchestra co-founder was a synth-pop idol and the writer of sweeping movie scores.
Environment6 things to know about heat pumps, a climate solution in a boxApril 4, 2023Sales of super-efficient electric heat pumps are rising in the U.S. But what are heat pumps? And why do some call them a key climate solution?
