Southwest Airlines apologizes and then gives its customers frequent-flyer pointsJanuary 5, 2023Southwest Airlines says it will award the travelers who were caught in the surge of canceled flights during the holidays 25,000 frequent-flyer points, an award worth more than $300 in flights.
EnvironmentPower out? Here’s where to find charging centers, warming shelters in Yolo, San Joaquin, Sacramento countiesJanuary 4, 2023 | Janelle SalangaIn light of possible outages, CapRadio has compiled a list of local charging zones and warming shelters opened by Sacramento-area cities and counties.
EnvironmentHow to stay safe during power outages if you’re electricity-dependentJanuary 4, 2023 | Kate WolffeWith a powerful set of storms set to buffet Northern California this week, hundreds of thousands could lose electricity. We consulted the head of California’s Office of Access and Functional Needs about how best to prepare.
EnvironmentFlooding at Wilton Rancheria in southern Sacramento County endangers sacred tribal burial groundsJanuary 4, 2023 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe Rancheria is asking members of the public to contact local police or the tribe if they find artifacts along the river.
Sacramento County has a new District Attorney. Thien Ho sworn in, marking a firstJanuary 3, 2023 | Kristin LamThien Ho is the first person of color to serve as the Sacramento County District Attorney. He says he plans to create an advisory council representing diverse communities.
EnvironmentHow to prepare for incoming Sacramento-area winter stormsJanuary 3, 2023 | Janelle SalangaA powerful series of winter storms has pummeled Northern California since New Year's weekend — but the inclement weather isn't finished. Here's what you need to know to stay safe during flooding, blustery winds and potential power outages.
EnvironmentOne dead, thousands still without power in Sacramento after unexpectedly strong New Year's Eve storm January 1, 2023 | Andrew Nixon | Chris Hagan | Nick MillerTens of thousands remained without power Sunday with more rain expected to return later in the week. One person was found dead in a vehicle near Highway 99, which was shut down until late Sunday night because of flooding on the Cosumnes River.
Health CareER doctors call private equity staffing practices illegal and seek to ban themJanuary 1, 2023Doctors, consumer advocates and some lawmakers are looking forward to a California lawsuit against private equity-backed Envision Healthcare. The case is part of a multistate effort to enforce rules banning corporate ownership of physician practices.
Tens of thousands without power in Sacramento area as New Year's Eve storm pummels Northern CaliforniaDecember 31, 2022Sacramento County declared a state of emergency and ordered Wilton residents to shelter in place due to flooding as a major winter storm dropped up to five inches of rain in some communities Saturday.
Health CareThe official who investigates suspicious deaths in your town may be a doctor — or notDecember 31, 2022Across the country, there are no consistent requirements for the officials who investigate suspicious and unexpected deaths. Some have no medical training, others are doctors trained in forensic pathology.
