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LIGHT THE BEAM: The Sacramento Kings are going to the NBA playoffs

The Beam Team has ended the longest active postseason drought of any major professional sports team in the nation.

As floods endanger the San Joaquin Valley, Newsom cuts funding for floodplains

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California coronavirus updates: Counties with universities saw population increases after students returned from pandemic closures

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March 30, 2023

‘Super disappointed’: Lawmakers want UC to enroll more Californians sooner

Enrollment is down at the University of California and the Cal State, which has frustrated lawmakers who gave both systems more money to increase their number of students.

Mid Pacific | Episode 1

March 30, 2023

What does being Asian and American mean to us? Short answer? It’s complicated. You’ll hear a wide range of perspectives on the term “Asian American” and learn the history of the term, as well as how Bruce Lee influenced the name of this podcast.

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Health Care

March 29, 2023

The FDA may soon authorize a spring round of COVID-19 boosters for some people

The Food and Drug Administration appears poised to make available the COVID-19 vaccines that target omicron as a second booster for people with weak immune systems and those ages 65 and older.

March 29, 2023

California districts vary enormously in reading achievement, report finds

Results suggest how schools teach reading matters more than a student's family income or English proficiency.

State Government

March 28, 2023

Bill to extend time to investigate scams against older Californians advances

The new bill proposes to extend the current time to investigate scams from 30 days before and after an incident to 90 days, both before and after the alleged illegal activity.

Environment

March 28, 2023

Claire Morgan

Another atmospheric river brings more rain, wind and snow to Northern California

After 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 Sustainability

March 28, 2023

Manola Secaira

Cooking with gas — or electricity? Californians wonder how electrification might impact the food we eat

As part of its goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2045, California is working to cut emissions in all parts of life, including the kitchen.

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March 27, 2023

California sees boost in student applications for college financial aid

New state law pushes numbers up. The pandemic had triggered a decline.

State Government

March 27, 2023

Nicole Nixon

LIGHT THE BEAM: The Sacramento Kings are going to the NBA playoffs

Mid Pacific

As floods endanger the San Joaquin Valley, Newsom cuts funding for floodplains

California coronavirus updates: Counties with universities saw population increases after students returned from pandemic closures

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‘Super disappointed’: Lawmakers want UC to enroll more Californians sooner

‘Be Water, My Friend’

The FDA may soon authorize a spring round of COVID-19 boosters for some people

California districts vary enormously in reading achievement, report finds

Bill to extend time to investigate scams against older Californians advances

Another atmospheric river brings more rain, wind and snow to Northern California

Cooking with gas — or electricity? Californians wonder how electrification might impact the food we eat

California sees boost in student applications for college financial aid

‘Prove you’re not price gouging:’ Newsom signs special session bill to monitor oil industry profits

A California program to fix mobile home parks approved 1 application in 10 years. Will a rebrand work?

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