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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.
California Lifts Stay-At-Home Order For Greater Sacramento Region
January 12, 2021
Counties in the greater Sacramento Region were released from stay-at-home orders for the region Tuesday, ending a six-week period where many businesses had to stop or severely limit business operations.
COVID-19 Relief, Housing, Wildfires: Here's What's In Gov. Gavin Newsom's 2021 Budget Proposal
January 8, 2021
Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a $227.2 billion budget proposal Friday, kicking off a 6-month-long process to finalize a state budget for 2021-2022.
Trump Supporters, Proud Boys Converge On California’s Capitol To Protest Electoral College Count
January 6, 2021
While violent supporters of President Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Wednesday, individuals in Sacramento did not breach the statehouse or engage in widespread violence.
Sacramento To Open Homeless Warming Center, But Only For A Night
December 29, 2020
It’s unclear how many people will be allowed into the center. The city has previously said that the library galleria would hold up to 60 unhoused people with social distancing.
New Stay-At-Home Order Now In Effect In Sacramento Region
December 9, 2020
The new restrictions will affect nearly 3 million people in 13 counties. Restaurants will be limited to takeout only, and bars, hair salons, barbershops and other businesses will be forced to close for at least three weeks.
Here's What To Know About California's New Regional Stay-At-Home Order
December 3, 2020
California announced on Dec. 3 a new regional stay-at-home order based on intensive care capacity. Here's a look at what the order covers, how a region or county can trigger or leave it, and what will stay open or close.
Two Killed In Friday Shooting At Arden Fair Mall
November 28, 2020
Two people were killed in a shooting at Arden Fair Mall that evacuated the area during Black Friday shopping. Police are still investigating a possible motive.
California Will Have A COVID-19 Curfew. Here’s What That Means.
November 19, 2020
California announced Thursday a curfew order to slow the state's surging coronavirus outbreak ahead of the holidays. Here's when it starts, who it affects and how the state will enforce it (it won't).
Sacramento County Top Executive Placed On Paid Leave While Under Investigation For Claims Of Misconduct
November 18, 2020
The vote comes a day after members of the public demanded Sacramento County CEO Nav Gill be fired during a board meeting. Last month two supervisors asked Gill to resign after he held an indoor meeting with county staff, many not wearing masks.
California ‘Sounding The Alarm’ As COVID-19 Cases Surge At Fastest Rate Since Start Of Pandemic
November 16, 2020
Twenty-eight counties will slide back into the more restrictive purple tier this week, signaling widespread COVID-19 transmission. That means 94% of California’s population will be facing new restrictions by Tuesday, if they are not already.