EnvironmentHere’s what to know about weirs and how they’re used in SacramentoJanuary 11, 2023 | Manola SecairaFor the first time in years, most Sacramento weirs are active due to high levels of water in area rivers. However, officials say they currently don’t have plans to open the Sacramento Weir, which was last opened in 2017.
EnvironmentHigh winds knocked down a tree at or near where you live? Here are some do’s and don’ts.January 10, 2023 | Janelle SalangaThere have been over 1,000 reports of downed trees in the city of Sacramento since the New Year’s Day storm; some have also taken power lines with them.
EnvironmentExtreme weather, fueled by climate change, cost the U.S. $165 billion in 2022January 10, 2023The U.S. endured 18 separate billion-dollar disasters in 2022, highlighting the growing damages of human-caused climate change.
JazzFor Keyboard Ace Mike LeDonne it’s all about doing goodJanuary 10, 2023 | Gary G. VercelliMike LeDonne is one of the most respected jazz pianists in New York City. LeDonne has worked with jazz giants including Milt Jackson and Benny Golson. He has also volunteered hundreds of hours as an advocate for the disabled community. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia faces $22 billion deficit in initial Newsom budget proposal January 10, 2023 | Nicole NixonIt’s “full speed ahead” on programs like universal pre-kindergarten and health care for undocumented workers, the governor said, pledging to fund them this year despite economic uncertainty.
Widespread power outages and storm damage in Sacramento for second consecutive weekendJanuary 8, 2023 | Andrew Nixon | Chris Hagan | Nick MillerResidents woke up on Sunday again to even more power outages than New Year’s Day, and hardly a neighborhood was spared of damage from fallen trees and power lines.
EnvironmentStorm updates: Governor Gavin Newsom says ‘the worst’ is ‘in front of us’January 8, 2023California Governor Gavin Newsom said ‘the worst’ of the storms is ‘in front of us’ after nearly 350,000 SMUD customers were without power Sunday morning in the latest powerful atmospheric river. The next is forecast to hit Sunday night into Monday.
Health CareLost sleep and jangled nerves: the rising onslaught of noise harms mind and bodyJanuary 7, 2023Noise pollution is a growing problem that isn’t confined to the ears: It can cause harm throughout the body. California is taking baby steps to address the increasing din from traffic and illegally modified cars.
State GovernmentNewsom’s second term as governor will test his presidential prospectsJanuary 6, 2023 | Nicole NixonGavin Newsom took the oath of office Friday. In his second term he will likely drill down on priorities like homelessness and social issues, which could also serve as a springboard for a platform for higher office.
EnvironmentWhat this series of atmospheric rivers says about California’s drought and water futureJanuary 6, 2023 | Manola SecairaResearchers say this storm could help boost water supplies for the summer, but also reveals weaknesses in the state’s flood-prevention infrastructure.
