Northern California wildfires: Where to find updates on air quality, evacuations, and official information
July 4, 2022
Here’s a list of resources to track the latest information on the wildfires burning throughout Northern California.
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One dead, 4 injured in Downtown Sacramento shooting
July 4, 2022 | Kris Hooks
The shooting happened at 16th and L streets outside of Mix Nightclub. Sacramento Police Chief Kathy Lester said no suspects have been arrested.
Thousands of Californians in limbo as eviction protections end
July 2, 2022
The last statewide eviction protections for low-income California tenants affected by COVID-19 ended Thursday, but many still haven’t heard back about their rent relief applications. Some local protections are still in place.
Faith leaders urge Sacramento to stop towing vehicles used as shelter by homeless people
July 1, 2022
The City Council in December rejected Mayor Darrell Steinberg’s call to end the towing policy if residents did not have a place to relocate and find shelter.
Sacramento County primary election results are final. November election races are now set.
July 1, 2022 | Kris Hooks | Kristin Lam
Here's a look at the key races in Sacramento County's 2022 primary election, including who will be moving to the November general election, and who won their seats outright.
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North Sacramento City Council member agrees to investigation into residency
July 1, 2022 | Kris Hooks
Earlier this week, Mayor Darrell Steinberg sent a letter to Council member Sean Loloee giving him two options: Agree to an independent investigation or have the City Council vote for the investigation.
California coronavirus updates: July 2022
July 1, 2022
Two men have been indicted by a federal grand jury in New Hampshire on multiple fraud charges alleging that they falsely applied for $5 million in federal CARES Act loans for companies and misused some of the proceeds.
Sacramento’s 2022 Black Graduation is symbolic
July 1, 2022
This year marks the third annual Black Grad for 30 promoted and graduated students in Sacramento County. School, age, and district lines are abandoned to underscore Black resilience, Black joy, and Black excellence.
Still testing positive after day 10? How to decide when to end your COVID isolation
July 1, 2022
Nobody wants to infect their friends and friendly, but do you really have to keep isolating at day 12, 13 or beyond? Unfortunately — and perhaps unsurprisingly — the science is not entirely settled.
Deal pulls California plastic trash measure from ballot
June 30, 2022
A bill negotiated by environmentalists, the plastics industry and lawmakers is keeping a California recycling measure off the ballot.