EnvironmentAnother atmospheric river brings more rain, wind and snow to Northern CaliforniaMarch 28, 2023 | Claire MorganAfter a sunny weekend, another atmospheric river has moved into the Sacramento region. Forecasters say it won’t be a “super wet system,” though they have warned of gusty winds, small stream flooding and more heavy snow accumulation in the Sierra.
Food and SustainabilityCooking with gas — or electricity? Californians wonder how electrification might impact the food we eatMarch 28, 2023 | Manola SecairaAs part of its goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2045, California is working to cut emissions in all parts of life, including the kitchen. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government‘Prove you’re not price gouging:’ Newsom signs special session bill to monitor oil industry profitsMarch 27, 2023 | Nicole NixonThe bills’ passage signals the end of a special legislative session, which some lawmakers described as a rushed process with little opportunity for input or debate. Newsom called it “a great day for consumers.”
A California program to fix mobile home parks approved 1 application in 10 years. Will a rebrand work?March 27, 2023Increasing resident ownership of mobile home parks could lead to improved living conditions for many. A revamped loan program could help.
Sacramento plans to debut hundreds of tiny homes. Will they help people move off the streets?March 27, 2023 | Chris NicholsSupporters say the homes offer more privacy and safety than traditional homeless shelters, but some unhoused residents worry there will be too many rules.
EnvironmentCalifornia announces a rollback of some state drought restrictionsMarch 24, 2023 | Manola SecairaThe announcement means water agencies throughout the state can now expect a boost in supplies.
California is preparing more credentialed teachers, but is it enough?March 24, 2023California has had a surge in new teacher credentials in recent years, a reversal of the downward trend of the previous 10 years, but the teacher shortage isn't over quite yet.
It's not just Adderall: The number of drugs in short supply rose by 30% last yearMarch 24, 2023A total of 295 types of drugs — everything from sedatives to children's flu medicine — were in short supply in 2022, according to a new report from the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security.
Health CareCalifornia tribes and mental health professionals look to improve crisis hotline experience for Native AmericansMarch 23, 2023 | Kate WolffeThe national suicide hotline, or 988, is underutilized by Native people in California. The state’s leaders are looking to a Washington state model as a blueprint for change. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California workers can’t get timely hearings on wage theft claims. State orders audit.March 23, 2023Lawmakers say California takes almost 800 days to handle wage claims. An impending audit could turn up the pressure.
