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Sacramento deploys sterile-mosquito releases to tackle disease-spreading Aedes aegypti
health6 days ago

Sacramento deploys sterile-mosquito releases to tackle disease-spreading Aedes aegypti

Sacramento’s Rosemont neighborhood kicked off a Sterile Insect Technique program by releasing 144,000 sterile male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes to outcompete wild males and reduce the invasive population, part of a plan to release 2.3 million sterile insects over 16 weeks. The Wolbachia-based approach is environmentally friendly and targets only Aedes aegypti, with previous Natomas pilot showing up to 40% population reduction. The program aims to lower disease risk from dengue, Zika, and chikungunya, while public health officials emphasize the need for residents to drain standing water, use repellents, and report unusual activity. If successful, the program could expand to additional areas.

via Sacramento Bee|
#aedes-aegypti#health#rosemont
politics1 month ago

California's Matsui Faces Generational Test as Mai Vang Advances

California Rep. Doris Matsui and progressive Sacramento City Council member Mai Vang advanced from a top-two primary to a November showdown in a Northern California district that includes Sacramento and surrounding areas. Matsui led with about 29% to Vang's 27%, signaling a generational shift in California politics. A Vang victory would end Matsui’s more-than-two-decade hold and break four decades of Matsui family representation.

via Politico|
#california-elections#generational-change#mai-vang
MLB Expansion Watch: Vancouver and Sacramento in the Mix as Tampa Plan Advances
sports1 month ago

MLB Expansion Watch: Vancouver and Sacramento in the Mix as Tampa Plan Advances

MLB is exploring adding two teams (potentially to 32) with Vancouver and Sacramento leading unsolicited bids, while Tampa’s $2.3 billion domed-stadium plan remains nonbinding and in limbo; Vancouver hopes for a False Creek site, backed by investors and notable figures, and with Blue Jays support and cross-border market considerations, whereas Sacramento’s West Sacramento bid touts hundreds of millions in private land funding and up to $1 billion in potential public money near Sutter Health Park; any expansion hinges on long-term MLB stadium/market viability and negotiations around the next collective bargaining agreement, with MLB likely preferring one western and one eastern location if expansion proceeds.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#baseball#mlb-expansion#sacramento
West Sacramento launches bid for MLB expansion with private $1.8B stadium
sports1 month ago

West Sacramento launches bid for MLB expansion with private $1.8B stadium

West Sacramento unveils ‘The Sacramento Pitch,’ a campaign led by minority Kings owner Mark Friedman and local officials to land an MLB expansion team. The plan centers on a $1.8 billion privately funded ballpark on a 50-acre site in the Bridge District near Sutter Health Park, leveraged by Sacramento’s large media market and growth to argue for a new MLB franchise.

via New York Post|
#expansion#mlb#sacramento
Sacramento bets on MLB expansion as league weighs payroll cap
sports1 month ago

Sacramento bets on MLB expansion as league weighs payroll cap

MLB owners unveiled a plan for a league-wide payroll cap (235M max, 171M min, plus 23M in benefits) and a shared national TV-revenue pool to shrink disparities, a move criticized by the MLBPA as cost control over players. Expansion hopes for Sacramento and other cities hinge on labor talks and future media-rights deals, with estimates for new-team fees in the range of about 3–5 billion (Sacramento cites a $4 billion package for a riverfront stadium and district). The outcome depends on negotiations and market dynamics as teams still evaluate the costs and potential benefits of expansion.

via Los Angeles Times|
#expansion#media-rights#mlb
Green Fireball Over California: Meteor Likely Hit the Night Sky South of Sacramento
science3 months ago

Green Fireball Over California: Meteor Likely Hit the Night Sky South of Sacramento

A bright green fireball streaked across central California near Sacramento, likely a meteor entering Earth’s atmosphere. The American Meteor Society logged more than 200 reports and noted possible deep-atmosphere breakup with rumbling sounds. While green hues can occur, color perception varies with lighting, and experts say this event is probably unrelated to other recent meteor sightings.

via ABC10|
#astronomy#california#fireball
Sacramento Measles Exposure Puts Up to 130 Children at Risk
health4 months ago

Sacramento Measles Exposure Puts Up to 130 Children at Risk

Public health officials warn of a potential measles outbreak after an infectious, unvaccinated child attended an educational enrichment program in Sacramento County, exposing as many as 130 children; the center has temporarily closed, and six cases have been confirmed in the region. One infected child was treated at Kaiser Roseville Medical Center, and officials emphasize MMR vaccination as a safe, long-lasting protection.

via New York Post|
#california#health#measles
Sacramento Students Lead Capitol Protest Against ICE Policies
local5 months ago

Sacramento Students Lead Capitol Protest Against ICE Policies

Hundreds of Sacramento-area high school students from at least 10 schools walked out to protest ICE and federal immigration policies, gathering at the Capitol and marching to the John Moss Federal Building; officials said student walkouts are allowed if they don’t substantially disrupt classes, and by midday the crowd approached 1,000 as community groups joined, with a related nationwide strike causing some local businesses to close or donate proceeds to anti-ICE efforts.

via Abridged – PBS KVIE|
#ice#immigration#local
Kings Sign Keegan Murray to $140M, 5-Year Extension
sports9 months ago

Kings Sign Keegan Murray to $140M, 5-Year Extension

Keegan Murray, a key player for the Sacramento Kings and the No. 4 pick in the 2022 NBA draft, has signed a five-year, $140 million extension, securing his future with the team through 2030-31. Despite a minor injury that will sideline him for the first 10 games of the season, Murray's strong defense and scoring ability make him a vital part of the Kings' roster.

via ESPN|
#keegan-murray#kings#nba