August 15, 2023

Why the Sac County DA is Threatening to Sue the City Over Homeless Encampments | Researching Poor Air Quality and Health in Sacramento Neighborhoods

23 minutes

The Sacramento County District Attorney is threatening legal action against the city over its response to homeless encampments. How Sac State is researching poor air quality and health in Sacramento underserved neighborhoods.

Sacramento County DA

Sacramento, like much of the state, is grappling with a record number of people experiencing homelessness. It’s a crisis with a range of deep-rooted causes, and an individual toll that is very personal and unique. That creates a frustrating dynamic where solutions can conflict with each other, with local leaders at times at odds over the best way to solve a moral, public health and safety issue. And that disagreement is unfolding in Sacramento. Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho is threatening legal action over the city’s homelessness response. And Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg is pushing back. CapRadio Reporter Kate Wolffe explains the dispute between the county and city over enforcement of homeless encampments on public property.

Poor air quality research

Four underserved Sacramento-area neighborhoods are the focus of a Sac State project that is researching the link between poor air quality and health issues. While the Environmental Studenties students gain real-world experience, the county and residents will get valuable information about where and how to find solutions. Sac State Professor Wayne Linklater joins us with a look at the neighborhoods being studied and some of the key information student-researchers hope to learn.

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