How the National Weather Service Helps California Through Fire Season
Local offices in Sacramento and Hanford were critically understaffed, but pending legislation aims to prevent this from happening again
As California headed into fire season, two National Weather Service offices covering much of the Central Valley struggled with unprecedented vacancies — forcing service cutbacks and backup support from neighboring stations. What does this mean for the future of weather safety in California?
With Slow Food Festival, Sacramento Hopes to Enter New Era as a Food Destination City
Terra Madre Americas may help put Sacramento on the culinary tourism map
A big international food festival inspired by the slow food movement debuts in downtown Sacramento this month. The event may help make the city a culinary destination — as it did for a relatively sleepy city in Italy three decades ago.
Health Care Cuts Threaten Homegrown Solutions to Rural Doctor Shortages
KFF Health News: California’s far northern region is a collection of sparsely populated counties stretching from just north of Sacramento all the way up to Oregon and from the Pacific coast to the Nevada border. The shortages are so pervasive that support for one of the costliest solutions — a proposed $200 million health care training campus — transcends partisanship.
Craft Beer’s New Playbook: Adapt or Go Flat
With Gen Z drinking less and costs rising, craft brewers are turning to comedy, cuisine and community events to stay afloat
In the face of closures and whispers of an oversaturated market,
Sacramento area breweries are rethinking their purpose and
connection to local neighborhoods.
This Architectural Treasure in Nevada County Was Nearly Lost to Time
Now volunteers are restoring it to its former glory — and sharing its pioneering history with the world
North Star House, designed by renowned 20th-century architect Julia Morgan and owned by North Star Historic Conservancy, has undergone a painstaking transformation.
How to Avoid Passing Financial Fears to Kids
Even if you're a financial avoidant, you can help kids build financial skills and literacy
When it comes to helping kids become good with money, fear and silence are not our friends.
Research Suggests That This Strong Emotion Can Be Harnessed to Improve Mental Health
How UC Davis scientists and educators recommend harnessing awe in the everyday
When was the last time you felt awe? You may call it something
else, but you know the sensation — the wide-eyed, hushed-voice,
goosebumps-down-the-back feeling that comes with grand, novel
experiences.
Will the Central Valley Ever Get High-Speed Rail?
Funding cuts and environmental issues are both holding up the long-stalled project
We looked into the recent history of California’s high-speed rail to understand some of the obstacles preventing it from staying on track.
When You Need a Weekend Reset, Retreat to Woodside
This understated Bay Area town offers tranquil gardens, treehouse spas and small town charm
Tucked just inland from the San Francisco Peninsula in San Mateo County, this small town offers the kind of refresh that feels like a distant getaway — without the hassle of a flight or the crowds of the coast.
Getting to Know Jesus Tarango, Chairman of the Wilton Rancheria Tribe
The Sacramento-born leader opens up about his tribe’s “homecoming” and ownership of a casino and soccer team
Jesus Tarango, chairman of Wilton Rancheria, has led his tribe through major moments such as the construction of Sky River Casino and the acquisition of soccer team Sacramento Republic FC.