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Kris Hooks
News Editor
Sacramento is home. It always has been, and it always will be. Having lived here most of my life, I recognize Sacramento is a place where people hold a variety of opinions, live amid a rich environmental landscape and are part of diverse communities.
But like most of the country, Sacramento is also steeped in structural and societal inequities that disproportionately affect people of color and poorer communities.
As CapRadio’s news editor, it’s my job to help our reporters develop stories with the context and understanding of Sacramento´s history and the many experiences of the people who live here.
Sacramento is yours as much as mine, so if you have any questions or suggestions on how CapRadio should report on what´s happening, let me know.
With Cases Increasing, Sacramento Still Weeks From Away From Less-Restrictive Tier Even As Vaccine Eligibility Expands
April 2, 2021
Sacramento County health officials say the uptick in cases is driven by youth sports and traveling, with the latter being of the biggest concern. And while vaccine eligibility is expanding, there are worries about supply meeting the increased demand.
‘Most Significant Economic Development Project’ In Sacramento Moves Forward As City, Developers Agree On Community Benefits
March 27, 2021
Aggie Square’s footprint would transform the South Sacramento neighborhoods near the UC Davis Medical Center. Some community advocates, however, want to see even more benefits for low-income and legacy residents in nearby Oak Park.
Three Years After Police Killed Stephon Clark, His Family Unveils ‘Stephon’s House’
March 19, 2021
The recreational center, a safe haven for Black youth, fully equipped with a game room and a library of donated books, represents the Clark family’s continued fight for racial justice in the memory of Stephon.
Sacramento County Moving To Red Tier, Paving Way For Theaters, Indoor Dining, More To Reopen
March 16, 2021
This is the first time Sacramento has been out of the most-restrictive purple tier under the state's regional stay-at-home order since Nov. 10. San Joaquin and Yuba counties were also expected to move into the red tier, but did not.
Sacramento City, County To Receive Combined $420 Million In Federal Stimulus Funding
March 11, 2021
The state of California is expected to receive $26 billion in aid, while its local governments will get a combined $16.6 billion. Those distributions are based on formulas that take into account population and socio-economic issues.
Interview: A Year After Being The First California School To Close Because Of COVID-19, Elk Grove Unified Superintendent Talks About What’s Next
March 8, 2021
In an interview with CapRadio’s Mike Hagerty, Elk Grove Unified School District Superintendent Christopher Hoffman talked about what he’s learned since making the decision to close schools and how his district will adjust moving forward.
California To Allow Limited Attendance At Outdoor Stadiums, Theme Parks
March 5, 2021
Under the new rules, outdoor sports and live performances can resume and amusement parks can reopen starting April 1, with limitations based on the county's tier. All attendees must be masked.
California Will Soon Tie Reopening To Vaccination Equity Rates, Dedicate 40% Of Doses To Low-Income Communities
March 3, 2021
Top administration officials say they will dedicate 40% of future vaccine doses to residents in those places, because those ZIP codes have shouldered that same percentage of the state’s COVID-19 cases and deaths.
As Blue Shield Takes Control Of California Vaccine Rollout, Some Counties Worry About Distribution
February 26, 2021
California’s vaccination goals depend on two things: vaccine supply and Blue Shield’s handling of distribution logistics. But the latter is already facing scrutiny from county health officials worried about delays in the system.
How To Apply For Sacramento’s $96-Million Rental Assistance Fund
February 24, 2021
Renters should apply if they are unemployed, have had a reduction in household income or incurred significant costs, or have experienced financial hardship because of pandemic. The application period is open Feb. 25 to March 19.