California Coronavirus Updates: Los Angeles County Announces New Stay-At-Home Order
November 27, 2020
California is facing a worrying holiday as coronavirus cases continue to soar, according to the Associated Press.
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California Regulators Didn't Follow Rules In Approving Hundreds Of New Oil Well Permits, Audit Finds
November 27, 2020 | Ezra David Romero
A state audit released the day before Thanksgiving shows that California oil regulators didn’t follow their own rules and in 2019 issued hundreds of inappropriate permits for new wells.
As More Bay Area Residents Work From Home, Many Are Moving That Home To Sacramento
November 27, 2020 | Ed Fletcher
The pandemic has been changing the way some people work, from pressed office pants to pajama pants at home. With that change, some people in the Bay Area aren’t deciding just to change their pants, but their scenery too — all the way to Sacramento.
COVID-19 Pandemic Can Exacerbate Stress, Depression During The Holidays, Especially For Those Who Are Isolated
November 27, 2020 | Sammy Caiola
People with a mental health condition may be more prone to the so-called “holiday blues,” which are often tied to financial strain, loneliness, colder weather and other factors. Experts say these could be exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
El Dorado County May Consider Protections for Mobile Home Park Residents
November 27, 2020 | Nina Sparling
Dozens of counties and cities across California have passed regulations to keep the mobile home industry in check. El Dorado County may soon join them.
How To Cut Down A Christmas Tree And Help Protect National Forestland
November 25, 2020 | Scott Rodd
Purchasing a Christmas tree permit from the U.S. Forest Service is a chance to enjoy nature, and also helps thin overcrowded areas of the forest that pose wildfire risks.
As Pandemic Increases Food Insecurity, Sacramento Nonprofits Work To Keep Up With Need For Holiday Meals
November 25, 2020 | Sammy Caiola
In Sacramento neighborhoods hardest-hit by the pandemic, Thanksgiving is a crucial time to reach hungry families. But nonprofits have had to rethink their turkey giveaways — and meet higher than usual demand
How California Reached Historic Voter Turnout Despite Pandemic, Distrust
November 25, 2020
Californians faced the naysayers and voted by mail in record numbers this election, potentially avoiding a pandemic super spreader event and showing the nation it could be done.
Photos: Shop Black Friday With These Sacramento Black-Owned Businesses
November 25, 2020 | Andrew Nixon | Sarah Mizes-Tan
For the fourth year running, Florin Square businesses are holding a Shop Black Friday event this weekend, asking people to support local Black-owned businesses. Here are some of the businesses that are participating.
EDD Sent Up To $1 Billion Of Unemployment Funds To Prison And Jail Inmates, Prosecutors Say
November 24, 2020 | Nicole Nixon
The fraud allegations represent another black eye for the state’s unemployment department, which has been plagued by payment backlogs since the pandemic began.