Need a New Year's resolution? Here are 50 ways to improve your life in 2024December 31, 2023Scroll through Life Kit's New Year's Resolution Planner to find the perfect goal this year, whether it's exercising more, paying off your credit card debt or having more fun.
Arts and LifestyleSacramento cancels New Year’s Eve fireworks show over Tower Bridge — but here’s how else you can celebrateDecember 29, 2023 | Mike Hagerty | Claire MorganIt’s been four years since revelers saw fireworks reflecting off the waters of the Sacramento River near the Tower Bridge. Now, there’s growing concern that 2019 might have been the grand finale — though no one knew it at the time.
Ex-student found competent to stand trial for stabbing deaths near UC DavisDecember 29, 2023A former college student accused of stabbing two people to death in Northern California has been found competent to stand trial.
EducationCollege financial aid applications are changing. Here’s what’s new for FAFSA and CADAA in California.December 29, 2023 | Srishti PrabhaBillions of dollars of financial aid go unclaimed by college students every year. Here’s a look at what’s changing, and what Sacramento-area educators are doing to get more students signed up, including those who are undocumented.
Sacramento warming centers open ahead of Friday’s forecasted rainDecember 28, 2023 | Chris HaganThe city and county of Sacramento are opening weather respite centers ahead of forecasted storms which could bring around an inch of rain to the valley this weekend.
EnvironmentAs gas use declines, California could lose $4 billion in transportation funding, report findsDecember 28, 2023 | Manola SecairaA report from the state’s Legislative Analyst’s Office projects a net transportation funding decline of about $4.4 billion — or 31% — within the next decade.
EducationCalifornia is pressing universities to repatriate thousands of Native American remains and artifacts. How two campuses are succeeding.December 27, 2023Successive state audits of the University of California and the California State University found both systems have failed to comply with decades old state and federal laws mandating the return of Native ancestral remains and cultural artifacts.
EnvironmentCentral Sierra snowpack is a third of average, but researchers say there’s time for a turnaroundDecember 27, 2023 | Vicki GonzalezThe UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab has been at Donner Pass for nearly 80 years, and has one of the longest records in the world. The lead scientist spoke with CapRadio’s Vicki Gonzalez about current conditions and new instruments. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWeaker storm system bringing rain to Sacramento area WednesdayDecember 26, 2023 | Chris Hagan | Mike HagertyThe storm is the first of two expected to hit Northern California this week through Saturday, each bringing around a half inch of rain to the valley. The second, starting Friday, could also drop 4 to 8 inches of snow in the Sierra.
EnvironmentDon’t fir-get to recycle your Christmas tree. Here’s how to do it in Sacramento.December 26, 2023 | Manola SecairaIf you recycle your tree properly, the environment will love you from head to mistle-toe.