EnvironmentCalifornia’s snowpack levels are over double the average for April, officials sayApril 3, 2023 | Manola SecairaDozens of atmospheric rivers hit the West Coast this winter, boosting snowpack levels across the state.
Health CareCalifornia may change its mental health funding. Why that might cut some servicesApril 3, 2023California may change how it allocates mental health funding, which some fear will cut some existing services.
Health CareRoundtable explores solutions to fentanyl crisis in California Native American communitiesApril 3, 2023 | Kate WolffeTribal leaders say kids as young as 13 are addicted to fentanyl, as the synthetic opioid hits Native American communities harder than others in its path. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWhy California leads the country in cutting vehicle emissionsApril 3, 2023 | Manola SecairaWe talked to an expert about the state’s role in both national and international conversations about pollution from cars and trucks.
Trans Day of Visibility celebrations come to the Sacramento region this weekendMarch 30, 2023 | Janelle SalangaIn the face of pushback to their existence, trans people in the Sacramento region continue to carve out spaces for joy and community to celebrate themselves and to share stories.
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand juryMarch 30, 2023Donald Trump has been indicted by a New York grand jury for his role in paying hush money to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, multiple sources close to the former president confirmed to NPR.
‘Super disappointed’: Lawmakers want UC to enroll more Californians soonerMarch 30, 2023Enrollment is down at the University of California and the Cal State, which has frustrated lawmakers who gave both systems more money to increase their number of students.
Mid Pacific | Episode 1‘Be Water, My Friend’March 30, 2023What does being Asian and American mean to us? Short answer? It’s complicated. You’ll hear a wide range of perspectives on the term “Asian American” and learn the history of the term, as well as how Bruce Lee influenced the name of this podcast. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
LIGHT THE BEAM: The Sacramento Kings are going to the NBA playoffsMarch 29, 2023 | Nick Miller | Claire MorganThe Beam Team has ended the longest active postseason drought of any major professional sports team in the nation.
State GovernmentBill to extend time to investigate scams against older Californians advancesMarch 28, 2023The new bill proposes to extend the current time to investigate scams from 30 days before and after an incident to 90 days, both before and after the alleged illegal activity.
