EnvironmentCalifornia’s snowpack sees big boost after recent stormsMarch 3, 2023 | Manola SecairaOn Friday, researchers recorded snow over 9.5 feet deep at Phillips Station near Lake Tahoe. Statewide snowpack levels are almost 200% higher than average for this time period, they said.
Race and EquityReparations Task Force to meet in Sacramento Friday and Saturday to continue finalizing recommendationsMarch 3, 2023 | Sarah Mizes-Tan“Not everything is about a check:" Task force members will deliberate on the many ways California could pay reparations to Black descendants of slavery.
JazzWayne Shorter, sage of the saxophone, dies at 89March 2, 2023The composer and saxophonist, who won a dozen Grammy Awards and recorded with everyone from Miles Davis to Joni Mitchell, died on Thursday, March 2 in Los Angeles.
What does the science say about the origin of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic?March 2, 2023Two U.S. intelligence agencies reportedly support the lab leak theory — with low-to-moderate confidence. No evidence has been shared. Scientists have strong evidence of animal spillover at a market.
EnvironmentEmergency declared in the Sierra as heavy snow forces evacuations, road closures, shutters YosemiteMarch 2, 2023Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Wednesday as communities from the Sierra Nevada to the San Gabriel Mountains fight against snowstorms that have dumped huge amounts of snow on the state.
Do Sacramento County school boards reflect student diversity? Here’s the breakdown.March 2, 2023 | Srishti PrabhaA CapRadio and Sacramento Observer analysis of four diverse school districts in Sacramento county revealed that many communities are underrepresented or not represented at all on their respective boards.
Health CareCalifornia explores private insurance for immigrants lacking legal status. But is it affordable?March 1, 2023Nearly half a million Californians without legal residency make too much to qualify for Medicaid yet they can’t afford to buy coverage. A state lawmaker is proposing to open up the state’s health insurance exchange as a first step.
Noticed a high utility bill recently? Natural gas prices are rising in California.February 28, 2023 | Vicki GonzalezCapRadio’s Insight Host Vicki Gonzalez spoke with UC Berkeley Haas School of Business professor Severin Borenstein about why gas prices suddenly jumped for residents.
EnvironmentHow planting California natives helps bring back monarch butterflies, and other pollinatorsFebruary 28, 2023 | Manola SecairaIn Vallejo, residents hope to restore habitat to an area that once attracted thousands of monarchs each winter. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California coronavirus updates: California is ending its COVID-19 state of emergency order todayFebruary 28, 2023When California recorded the first U.S. case of COVID-19 more than three years ago, the news was met with fear, confusion and public ire.
