Sarit Laschinsky

6 days ago | capradio.org | Vicki Gonzalez |Sarit Laschinsky

California officials tout the Golden State as the #1 tourist destination in the country, attracting millions of domestic and international visitors every year. Last year, tourism spending in the state reached a record-high of $157.3 billion, up 3% from another record-breaking year in 2023. That money supports millions of workers, largely in the hospitality industry. However, this year has seen a drop in international visitors, particularly from Canada — one of California’s largest markets.

3 weeks ago | ijpr.org | Sarit Laschinsky |Chris Nichols

California’s wildfire season is now nearly a year-round danger, as was seen by the devastating, fast-moving fires that swept through the Los Angeles area in January. Fueled by the effects of climate change, wildfires across the state are also growing larger and more unpredictable, and impacting the lives of more Californians. Earlier this year Cal Fire — the state’s firefighting agency — released an updated set of fire hazard maps, the first in almost 15 years.

3 weeks ago | capradio.org | Chris Nichols |Sarit Laschinsky

California’s wildfire season is now nearly a year-round danger, as was seen by the devastating, fast-moving fires that swept through the Los Angeles area in January. Fueled by the effects of climate change, wildfires across the state are also growing larger and more unpredictable, and impacting the lives of more Californians. Earlier this year Cal Fire — the state’s firefighting agency — released an updated set of fire hazard maps, the first in almost 15 years.

1 month ago | capradio.org | Vicki Gonzalez |Sarit Laschinsky

On April 30, 1975, the Vietnam War ended after North Vietnamese forces captured the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon. In the final stages of the conflict, the United States evacuated thousands of Vietnamese orphans, some of whom were born to foreign servicemen, during Operation Babylift. The children aboard these flights were adopted by families in the U.S., Europe, Canada and Australia, while others remained behind.

1 month ago | capradio.org | Sarit Laschinsky |Vicki Gonzalez

For centuries, the California condor was a prevalent species across North America. The large scavengers, which feature a nearly 10-foot wingspan, could be found from Florida and New York to the redwood forests of Northern California, breaking down the remains of elk, deer, bears and other large animals.However, the condor was driven to near-extinction as the continent was settled, disappearing from most of their habitats. By 1982, the total population stood at just 22 birds.