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Sarah Mizes-Tan
News Reporter
Sacramento has long been a hub for immigrants, and the city is one of the state’s most diverse. In many ways, immigrants and people of color have shaped the Sacramento that we live in today. But at the same time, these communities also tend to be areas of disinvestment and ones that are often on the frontlines of gentrification. They’re often overlooked by not just government, but also media.
As CapRadio’s immigration and communities of color reporter, I will be focusing on reporting on these particular groups of people who make up much of the fabric of Sacramento and how they are affected by policy changes at the state and federal level. As a child of immigrants, I feel particularly passionate about giving voice to these issues.
I’d like to hear from you: What stories around these communities do you think we haven’t told yet?
Let me know below.
Police Fire Rubber Bullets, Arrest 18 As Crowds Damage Businesses After George Floyd Protests In Sacramento
May 30, 2020
Protests against police brutality continued Saturday in Sacramento. As the night wore on, police fired rubber bullets at protestors before crowds took merchandise from downtown stores.
In Sacramento, Demonstrators Face Off With Law Enforcement, Block Highway During ‘Solidarity With Minneapolis’ Protest
May 29, 2020
They marched for more than six hours, at times facing off with police in ruggedized gear and momentarily blocking traffic on Highway 99 before law enforcement fired flash grenades and pepper balls to break up the protest.
Midtown Restaurants Seeing Rebound With Outdoor Dining, While South Sacramento Businesses See Less With Take-Out
May 26, 2020
Businesses along commercial corridors south of the central city saw mostly a continuation of take-out services, and many wonder how to implement the city’s alfresco dining program in their neighborhoods.
Sacramento County Restaurants Could Reopen With Modifications This Weekend
May 19, 2020
Sacramento County will not be lifting its stay-at-home order when it expires at the end of this week, but is making revisions to allow for restaurants to open for dine-in service with modifications, officials revealed Tuesday.
State Fund Providing Coronavirus Relief For Undocumented Immigrants Overwhelmed On First Day
May 19, 2020
$75 million fund for coronavirus disaster relief for the state’s undocumented immigrants opened for applications on Monday, and the system was immediately flooded.
Hair And Nail Salons Squeezed As They’re Deemed 'High Risk' Businesses During Pandemic
May 18, 2020
Many are entry businesses for entrepreneurs of color. Now, those who climbed to the top are now finding themselves without support.
Sacramento Looks At Using Sidewalks, Parking Lots For Restaurants To Expand Socially-Distant Seating
May 13, 2020
The city's new program looks to permit dining areas on sidewalks and in parking lots to allow for socially-distant dining once the county lifts ban on in-person dining.
Sacramento Students Might Earn An Easier ‘A’ Under Distance Learning
May 13, 2020
In an effort to keep students motivated, the Sacramento City Unified School District shifts the grading scale.
Uber Is Selling Its Jump Bikes And Scooters To Competitor Lime, But No Timeline On When You Can Ride One
May 11, 2020
Uber says they’ll be focusing more on delivery services, Lime will be taking over the company’s bikes and scooters in Sacramento. Lime has not announced when they will be resuming service in Sacramento, but the red bikes will remain.
For California Undocumented Immigrants, Coronavirus Relief Is Unavailable Even For Essential Workers
May 5, 2020
There are around 3 million undocumented immigrants in California, with the majority employed in industries heavily impacted by the coronavirus. But many don't qualify for unemployment or for federal stimulus money because of their status.