Sarit Laschinsky

3 weeks ago | capradio.org | Sarit Laschinsky |Gerardo Zavala

After more than a century of operations, a Sacramento-based almond cooperative will close its historic Midtown manufacturing plant. Blue Diamond Growers announced Friday it will transfer most of its operations to other facilities in Turlock and Salida. The move will occur in phases over the next 18-24 months starting with 10% of plant employees being let go later this year, according to Blue Diamond President and CEO Kai Bockmann.

3 weeks ago | capradio.org | Sarit Laschinsky |Keyshawn Davis

As the Trump administration continues its efforts to clamp down on refugees and immigration policies, a recent federal decision is sending shockwaves through one of Sacramento's major immigrant communities. On March 21, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem decided to terminate Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan. The designation expired on May 20 and the termination goes into effect July 14, according to a Department of Homeland Security press release issued last month.

1 month 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.

1 month 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.

1 month 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.