Police Shot Him In The Face With A ‘Less-Lethal’ Weapon. It May Have Killed His Dream Of Becoming A Police Officer.December 9, 2020 | Scott RoddPolice shot Foucha Coner in the face with a projectile during a racial justice protest in Sacramento over the summer. State leaders are calling for reforms to how and when police can use the weapons. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Fewer Kindergartners Could Signal Big Educational, Financial Troubles For Sacramento City SchoolsDecember 9, 2020 | Pauline BartoloneIn what appears to be a national phenomenon, hundreds of fewer kindergartners are enrolled in Sacramento City Unified schools this year. That has school district officials concerned about growing achievement gaps and future finances. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Real Estate Prices Soar During Pandemic, Climbing 25% In Parts Of CaliforniaDecember 9, 2020When Colette Barss sold her Seaside home this spring, her new east Garrison-area home had been sitting on the market for about 190 days. She ended up buying it for about $60,000 under asking price. Today, that would be extremely unlikely.
New Stay-At-Home Order Now In Effect In Sacramento RegionDecember 9, 2020 | Scott Rodd | Kris HooksThe new restrictions will affect nearly 3 million people in 13 counties. Restaurants will be limited to takeout only, and bars, hair salons, barbershops and other businesses will be forced to close for at least three weeks.
Health CareNew Data Reveal Which Hospitals Are Dangerously Full. Is Yours?December 9, 2020COVID-19 hospitalizations are skyrocketing in the U.S. A new tool from NPR lets you look up your local hospital to see how it's faring.
Health CareInterview: Sacramento Health Officer Urges Residents Not To Gather As ICU Capacity DropsDecember 9, 2020 | Megan Manata | Steve MilneMuch of the state is under the new stay-at-home measures, and while the Greater Sacramento Region has not yet triggered the order, a county top health officer, Dr. Olivia Kasirye, thinks we should be prepared. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
In 'Critical Time,' Biden Introduces Health Team That Would Lead COVID-19 ResponseDecember 8, 2020As cases of the coronavirus continue to spike throughout the country, President-elect Joe Biden has named his nominees and appointments for top health care positions.
State GovernmentLawmakers Weigh Moratorium Extension As Eviction Cliff LoomsDecember 8, 2020New proposal would extend the statewide eviction moratorium through Dec. 31, 2021. Both sides want federal intervention.
Death In Plain Sight: Homeless Man Dies In The Cold As Sacramento’s Debate Over Warming Centers Drags OnDecember 8, 2020 | Chris NicholsHundreds of Californians die each year while homeless, though most do so with little recognition. Greg Tarola’s death on Sacramento’s streets was an exception. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareWatch Live: California Health Officials Update On COVID-19 For Dec. 8December 8, 2020Watch live as California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly gives an update Tuesday on COVID-19 in the state.
