Our lives are filled with many things shrouded in mystery.
The mystery may not always be apparent — the convenience of modern life often taken for granted.
But if we look under the surface, we find fascinating and often complex systems buzzing away to make it all happen.
Have you ever sat at a stop light for what feels like forever and wondered how it’s controlled? How about how water gets from the river to your faucet? Maybe you want to know about how alleys get their names or where the Sacramento area’s urban turkeys go at night.
Humans are curious creatures. We want to know how things work. At Abridged, it’s our job to help you find the answers.
Welcome to a new series, “How Things Work,” where you, our readers and viewers, can ask our journalists about anything from the mundane to the supernatural. There are little-seen technology, infrastructure, culture and designs all around us — and people who pull the levers. We’ll dive in, asking them your questions and highlighting the things that make Sacramento run.
It’s all about helping you better understand our region. We’re looking for your questions about all things local. Don’t be afraid to ask the obvious. You never know what you’ll find!
If we select your question, we’ll let you know and feature it in a video on our social media accounts or right here on abridged.org.
Ask your questions by emailing jmata@kvie.org or in the form below.
Let’s find out “How Things Work!”
Jordan Mata is a digital audience producer for Abridged.