News Archive

Treasure Trove Of Fossils Found In Sierra Nevada Foothills

May 30, 2021 | Rich Ibarra

Scientists have unearthed the remains of prehistoric species dating back five to ten million years.

Health Care

In California, Nursing Home Owners Can Operate After They're Denied A License

May 29, 2021

Nursing home chain ReNew Health continues to care for hundreds of patients even after the state attempted to crack down. Before and during the pandemic, homes connected to ReNew had safety violations.

Arts and Lifestyle

With California Reopening Approaching, Sacramento Musicians Sit Out Another Memorial Day

May 29, 2021 | Steve Milne

The three-day weekend historically marked the start of the music festival season in the region. But with easing COVID-19 restrictions on the horizon, musicians are planning to hit the stage again this summer and fall.

Health Care

California Coronavirus Updates: Vietnam Faces New Highly Transmissible COVID-19 Variant

May 29, 2021

A new coronavirus variant that is highly transmissible and has features of two other strains has been detected in Vietnam.

Sacramento To Open Cooling Centers On Monday With Temperatures Expected Above 100 Degrees

May 28, 2021 | Chris Nichols

Sacramento County officials also plan to distribute motel vouchers to unhoused residents ahead of hot weather and open splash pads at a dozen city parks.

State Government

Sacramento Agency Has Tens Of Millions Of Dollars Available For Renters Affected By COVID-19

May 28, 2021 | Chris Nichols

The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency, said it has distributed $11.5 million of its nearly $100 million in emergency rental assistance funds.

State Lawmakers to Attorney General: Probe PG&E Fire Victim Trust

May 28, 2021

A bipartisan group of state lawmakers has asked for California Attorney General Rob Bonta to probe the spending and administration of the PG&E Fire Victim Trust.

One Year After George Floyd’s Murder, Black Organizers Reflect On Trauma, Justice And The Future

May 28, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-Tan | Kris Hooks | Ed Fletcher | Janelle Salanga

George Floyd’s death sparked a social uprising so massive that it spanned the globe. But as much of the world moved on, the resulting trauma still persists for many Black Americans.

Downtown Sacramento Is Getting New State Office Buildings, But Maybe Fewer State Workers

May 27, 2021 | Ed Fletcher

Three new office buildings will soon house thousands of California state workers when completed this summer. But as more Golden State employees seek remote work, it's unclear how these new changes will impact the city center.

State Government

California Will Give Away More Than $116 Million In Cash, Gift Cards To Get More People Vaccinated

May 27, 2021 | Scott Rodd

The state will give out $100 million in the form of $50 gift cards to the next 2 million newly-vaccinated Californians, and hold drawings for another $16.5 million. Here's how it will work and who is eligible.