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May 25, 2022
Monkeypox isn't like COVID-19 — and that's a good thing
Although monkeypox's recent spread has caused concern, its similarities to smallpox have given the public health world a head start on combating it.
May 25, 2022
What to say to kids when the news is scary
Whether a school shooting or a deadly tornado, scary events in the news can leave parents struggling to know when — and how — they should talk with their kids about it.
Tribes, environmental groups demand better management of the Bay-Delta
The San Francisco Bay and San Joaquin-Sacramento Delta have seen declining numbers of salmon and an uptick in harmful algal blooms in recent years.
May 24, 2022
Going electric: California car mandate would hit mechanics hard
About 32,000 California mechanics would lose jobs by 2040 under the proposed gas-powered car phaseout. Electric companies would gain workers.
May 24, 2022
Sacramento renters have to earn twice the state’s minimum wage to afford average apartment, report finds
The average monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Sacramento County rose from nearly $1,400 to $1,625 from 2020 to 2021, according to California Housing Partnership.
May 24, 2022
Some living in 209 area code will need to switch to 350
The 209 area code stretches from El Dorado County down to just past Merced.
May 24, 2022
A Sacramento County nonprofit is offering to pay $3,000 worth of bills if you test positive for COVID-19 at their clinic
The program, offered by Asian Resources, Inc., ends on June 30 and covers up to $3,000 of bills, including rent, utilities and internet. The nonprofit will also provide prepared meals.
May 24, 2022
Texas community struggles with second-deadliest school shooting in U.S. history
A gunman killed at least 21 people on Tuesday at a Texas elementary school, most of whom were young schoolchildren, state officials said.
Suspected monkeypox case reported in Sacramento County
The announcement comes as a rare outbreak of the disease continues to move around the globe. A White House official told NPR on Monday that the risk to the general public is low.
May 23, 2022
Study: Cal State system needs to increase staff pay
New study concludes that the nation’s largest university system underpays non-faculty staff
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National
While the gun control debate amplifies, the overwhelming emotion in Uvalde is grief
May 25, 2022
The small community of Uvalde, Texas is grieving one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history.
Politics
Sen. Murphy tries to get talks going on limited gun measures after Texas shooting
May 25, 2022
Even as some lawmakers say it's "nuts" not to take action, any measure faces exceedingly slim odds of passing in the 50-50 Senate.
Animals
Firefighters rescued an elk calf from the ashes of the New Mexico blaze
May 25, 2022
A firefighter happened upon the motionless animal on the ground of a fire-blackened forest as he patrolled and extinguished hot spots. The calf, dubbed Cinder, is recovering at a wildlife center.
Technology
Twitter will pay a $150 million fine over accusations it improperly sold user data
May 25, 2022
Federal regulators accuse the company of violating a 2011 agreement over the treatment of users' personal data, including phone numbers and email addresses.
Russia-Ukraine recap
Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (May 25)
May 25, 2022
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Television
NBC's 'This Is Us' creator wanted the finale to end with hope
May 25, 2022
Dan Fogelman says much of the show's finale was filmed years ago.
National
On 2nd anniversary of George Floyd's killing, Black Buffalo residents feel the weight
May 25, 2022
The shooting at a Tops grocery store, which authorities say was motivated by racist hate, brought into sharper focus the weight of being a target.
Elections
3 reasons Trump's influence took a big hit in Tuesday's primaries
May 25, 2022
You'd be hard-pressed to find two Republican incumbents who drew more of Donald Trump's ire than Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. Both won big on Tuesday.
FA | Author Interviews
At 58, poet Diana Goetsch finally feels right in her own skin
May 25, 2022
Goetsch grew up in a time when she didn't have the language to help her understand what it meant to be trans. She chronicles her later-in-life transition in the memoir is This Body I Wore.
Ukraine invasion — explained
War hacks: How outgunned Ukraine finds ways to counter Russia
May 25, 2022
To combat Russia's larger military, Ukraine has turned to creative tactics, from low-tech to high-tech. You could call them "war hacks." And many seem to be working.
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