News

Social Distancing, Climate Change Leading To Perfect Storm Of Conditions For Heat Deaths Among Aging Californians

July 1, 2020 | Ezra David Romero

Social distancing recommendations during COVID-19 create what experts are calling a 'perfect storm' of conditions for heat related deaths among older Americans.

San Quentin Outbreak Tied To Inmate Transfer Relying On Outdated COVID-19 Test Results

July 1, 2020 | Nicole Nixon

Lawmakers blasted the outbreak as “the worst prison health screw-up in state history.” A botched inmate transfer in late May has infected more than 1,100 inmates at San Quentin and led to a smaller outbreak at a Kings County facility.

State Government

Restaurants, Movie Theaters, Wineries And More Must Stop Indoor Operations In 19 California Counties

July 1, 2020

The rules mandate some businesses stop indoor operations— including dine-in restaurants, wineries and movie theaters — for all counties that have been on the state watchlist for more than three days. Those counties cover 72% of California residents.

State Government

Gov. Dad: Family Leave Job Protections Expanded In Bill Backed By Newsom

July 1, 2020

California’s Democratic governor credits his wife and chief of staff for making paid family leave a priority in recent budget negotiations.

Insight With Beth Ruyak

Updates On COVID-19 Cases, Safety Protocols, Reopenings

July 1, 2020

Many parts of the country are experiencing spikes in cases of COVID-19, including California where another record-high in daily cases was set on Monday. We check in on the latest and what you need to know.

No Charges For Police In Fatal Shooting Of Sparks Teen

June 30, 2020 | Bert Johnson

The Sparks police officers who shot Miciah Lee were cleared by the Washoe County District Attorney’s Office. But advocates say the public was kept in the dark for too long, and an attorney for the family said they'll file a civil rights complaint.

Before You Go To The Beach, Check Its Pollution Score

June 30, 2020 | Ezra David Romero

The pandemic is closing beaches in many parts of California this weekend. But there’s some good news: About 92% of the state’s sandy shores got passing grades in an annual survey.

State Government

Watch: Gov. Gavin Newsom Update On COVID-19 For June 30

June 30, 2020

Watch live at 12 p.m. as California Gov. Gavin Newsom gives an update on the state’s initiative to secure hotel & motel rooms to protect homeless individuals from COVID-19.

Health Care

California Prisons Are COVID Hotbeds Despite Billions Spent On Inmate Health

June 30, 2020

Despite a dedication of resources, California prison officials are struggling to contain the COVID outbreaks, let alone prevent them. Prison systems in several other states are seeing worse outbreaks.

A Growing Share Of The Sacramento And Stockton Regions Is Over 65. Here's What That Means.

June 30, 2020 | Emily Zentner

The number of adults over the age of 65 has increased across the Sacramento and Stockton regions. That means that as baby boomers age, local authorities will need to plan more to support an aging population.

'Going To Be Very Disturbing': Fauci Warns Coronavirus Cases Could Reach 100K A Day

June 30, 2020

The Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions will convene on Tuesday to address plans to reopen schools and workplaces amid the coronavirus pandemic.

State Government

Newsom Considering Further Restrictions To Stem Coronavirus Spread

June 29, 2020 | Nicole Nixon

A day after ordering bars closed in a handful of counties, Gov. Gavin Newsom said he’s considering further restrictions, though he did not elaborate on what they are.

Sacramento County Closes Bars Following State Recommendation, Highest Single-Day Increase In Cases

June 29, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-Tan

Sacramento County health officials announced they would close all bars in the county starting at 6 p.m. Monday following a recommendation from the governor. It comes as county health officials reported 228 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.

Suspected Golden State Killer Pleads Guilty To 13 Murders

June 29, 2020 | Scott Rodd | Kris Vera-Phillips

The man suspected of being the East Area Rapist, also known as the Golden State Killer, has pleaded guilty to a series of brutal crimes committed throughout California in the 1970s and ‘80s.

California Mandates Bars Close In Seven Counties, Including Los Angeles, And Recommends Closures In Sacramento

June 28, 2020 | Nick Miller

Gov. Gavin Newsom and public health officials are requiring bars close immediately in Fresno, Imperial, Kern, Kings, San Joaquin and Tulare counties, in addition to Los Angeles.

UC Students Must Ready For An Online, Socially Distanced Fall

June 28, 2020

The majority of UC campuses have released guidelines and policies for the next school year. UC guidelines call for the vast majority of classes to be taught online, sparsely populated dorms and regular symptom surveys of students and employees.

Poeville Fire Northwest Of Reno Burns Structures, Prompts Evacuations

June 27, 2020

A fire burning on Peavine Mountain northwest of Reno in Washoe County, Nevada, burned structures and prompted evacuations Saturday afternoon.

'Shocking, Heartbreaking' Coronavirus Outbreak In Calif. Prison Alarms Health Experts

June 27, 2020

Doctors warn that a fast-moving outbreak at San Quentin, California's oldest prison, may hurt the wider community and health care system.

Coronavirus FAQs: Is There A Polite Way To Remind Someone To Follow Pandemic Rules?

June 27, 2020

Also: if you're headed back to a physical workplace, how do you keep safe? And do you need to have a mask on all the time at work?

Photo Essay: 100 Days Of California's Stay-At-Home Order

June 27, 2020 | Andrew Nixon | Kacey Sycamore

June 27 marks 100 days since the state issued an order for all residents to stay home to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Looking back, we’re reminded of how much has happened — and how much life has changed — as we’ve all faced COVID-19.