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Food and Sustainability

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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State Government

Assembly approves oil profit penalty bill, sending it to Newsom

Kings can clinch first NBA playoff appearance in 16 years on Wednesday

Health Care

California coronavirus updates: Looking to travel as some countries ease pandemic restrictions? Order your passports soon.

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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.

March 27, 2023

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

Increasing resident ownership of mobile home parks could lead to improved living conditions for many. A revamped loan program could help.

March 27, 2023

Chris Nichols

Sacramento plans to debut hundreds of tiny homes. Will they help people move off the streets?

Supporters say the homes offer more privacy and safety than traditional homeless shelters, but some unhoused residents worry there will be too many rules.

March 25, 2023

CSU faculty salary study shows wide dissatisfaction despite pay being at national averages

California’s high cost of living may influence upcoming contract talks.

Jazz

March 24, 2023

Jennifer Reason

Avery Jeffry

Women in Music: Alicia Huff

CapRadio Classical and Jazz is celebrating Women in Music all month long including four spotlights on local musicians. Jennifer Reason spoke with singer Alicia Huff about starting her own band and inspiring others to as well.

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Environment

March 24, 2023

Manola Secaira

California announces a rollback of some state drought restrictions

The announcement means water agencies throughout the state can now expect a boost in supplies.

March 24, 2023

California is preparing more credentialed teachers, but is it enough?

California has had a surge in new teacher credentials in recent years, a reversal of the downward trend of the previous 10 years, but the teacher shortage isn't over quite yet.

March 24, 2023

It's not just Adderall: The number of drugs in short supply rose by 30% last year

A total of 295 types of drugs — everything from sedatives to children's flu medicine — were in short supply in 2022, according to a new report from the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security.

State Government

March 24, 2023

Garbology is the study of trash. This is why students love it

A professor lends worms to students, takes them to sewage processing plants and encourages them to answer their own questions about garbage. Sometimes, they even make a career out of it.

Health Care

March 23, 2023

Kate Wolffe

California tribes and mental health professionals look to improve crisis hotline experience for Native Americans

The national suicide hotline, or 988, is underutilized by Native people in California. The state’s leaders are looking to a Washington state model as a blueprint for change.

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