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July 2, 2022
Thousands of Californians in limbo as eviction protections end
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.
Sacramento County primary election results are final. November election races are now set.
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.
July 1, 2022
North Sacramento City Council member agrees to investigation into residency
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.
July 1, 2022
Still testing positive after day 10? How to decide when to end your COVID isolation
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.
July 1, 2022
Northern California wildfires: Where to find updates on air quality, evacuations, and official information
Here’s a list of resources to track the latest information on the wildfires burning throughout Northern California.
June 30, 2022
Deal pulls California plastic trash measure from ballot
A bill negotiated by environmentalists, the plastics industry and lawmakers is keeping a California recycling measure off the ballot.
June 30, 2022
At 23 years old, the volunteer-run Lavender Library continues to build community, history for LGBTQ+ Sacramentans
The library’s catalog is comprised solely of queer literature, films, children’s books, erotica and archival materials. Co-founder Gail Lang, a lesbian, called it a “library for our community.”
June 30, 2022
A California beach was seized from Black owners in 1924. Their family just got it back
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted on Tuesday to return the land to the Willa and Charles Bruce's great grandsons.
June 30, 2022
As states ban abortion, Californians open their arms and wallets
As numerous states have started to ban abortion in wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, volunteers in California are mobilizing to help people who want to travel to their state for care.
June 30, 2022
California’s change to concealed carry permits would reduce wide variations among counties
Responding to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last week, California legislators push a bill to fix rules on concealed carry permits.
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Politics
Biden urges unity in July 4th speech, while acknowledging the country's sour mood
July 4, 2022
In a largely optimistic speech to commemorate July 4th, President Biden spoke to Americans who feel "exhausted" by what they see as a lack of progress.

National
Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo chow their way to victory in Nathan's hot dog eating contest
July 4, 2022
Chestnut took his 15th win at Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, and Sudo made a decisive comeback to win the women's title.

National
6 immigrants reflect on their complicated relationships with the 4th of July
July 4, 2022
We asked people who immigrated to the United States what the day meant to them — and how their feelings about the holiday have changed since they first arrived.

National
Highland Park police take a man into custody over the July Fourth parade shooting
July 4, 2022
Officials are calling the 22-year-old a person of interest. Police Chief Lou Jogmen says the man gave himself up after a brief pursuit in his car.

Middle East
Shot that killed journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was likely fired by Israelis, U.S. says
July 4, 2022
Officials have concluded that gunfire from Israeli positions likely killed the veteran Al-Jazeera journalist in May, but that there was "no reason to believe" her shooting was intentional.

Law
The Akron police shooting renews questions about officer training
July 4, 2022
The sheer number of bullets fired by as many as eight officers has prompted renewed questions from politicians and activists who are criticizing what they view as excessive use of force by police.

KHN | Shots - Health News
'My body, my choice': How vaccine foes co-opted the abortion rallying cry
July 4, 2022
Anti-vaccine advocates have repurposed a catchy, succinct, and potent slogan. Its unlikely source: the reproductive rights movement, which has been linked to the phrase for more than 50 years.

Art & Design
A provocative exhibit at NYC's Met Museum takes a new point of view
July 4, 2022
The exhibit explores how Native Americans have used water. But it also points out how political water is.

Race
Black Marines were 'dogged' on this base in the 1940s. Now they're honored there
July 4, 2022
In the 1940s about 20,000 men trained on racially segregated Montford Point in North Carolina. Some of the 300 surviving Marines recently returned for the reopening of a restored museum honoring them.

National
The abortion ruling has troops and veterans speaking out, some for the first time
July 4, 2022
From abortion and the right to marry to voting rights and racial inequality, some of America's service members and veterans are concerned their Constitutional rights are under attack.
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