Stay-At-Home Orders Extended In San Joaquin Valley, Southern California As COVID-19 Cases 'Stretch' HospitalsDecember 29, 2020 | Pauline Bartolone | Rich IbarraRegional stay at home orders have been extended for the San Joaquin Valley and Southern California regions as health facilities statewide have seen a 35.1% increase in ICU admissions over the last two weeks, state health officials said Tuesday.
Health CareCalifornia Dentists Wait Their Turn For COVID-19 Vaccine, Fight To Be Able To Distribute ItDecember 29, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaWorkers in California dental offices say they had to push the state to put them in the first phase of vaccine distribution, and some dentists still don’t think they’re getting fair treatment.
State GovernmentNew California Law Will Require State Prosecutors To Investigate Police Shooting Deaths Of Unarmed CiviliansDecember 29, 2020 | Scott RoddAsm. Kevin McCarty says it could be a first step toward state prosecutors handling all officer-involved killings.
Sacramento To Open Homeless Warming Center, But Only For A NightDecember 29, 2020 | Kris HooksIt’s unclear how many people will be allowed into the center. The city has previously said that the library galleria would hold up to 60 unhoused people with social distancing.
EnvironmentHow To Recycle Your Christmas Tree In Sacramento And Yolo CountiesDecember 29, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-Tan | Megan ManataWith the Christmas holidays wrapping up, some people may be wondering what to do with their tree. Here are some options in Sacramento and Yolo counties.
The Sacramento Region's 2020 In PhotosDecember 29, 2020 | Andrew NixonCapRadio Visual Journalist Andrew Nixon brought his camera along to document the major moments of 2020 in the Sacramento region. Here are his picks for the key images of 2020.
Still Disinfecting Surfaces? It Might Not Be Worth ItDecember 29, 2020Early in the pandemic, people were advised to disinfect everything they touched. But now that scientists understand more about how COVID-19 spreads, all that scrubbing down may have been overkill.
Watch: California Health Officials Update On COVID-19 For Dec. 29December 29, 2020Watch as California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly gives an update Tuesday on COVID-19 in the state.
Health CareMassive COVID-19 Vaccination Effort Begins at California Nursing HomesDecember 28, 2020 | Pauline BartolonePharmacists and other health care workers are setting up vaccination clinics at nursing homes across California today to inoculate residents and their caregivers against the novel coronavirus.
State GovernmentAfter Nearly 30 Horse Deaths This Year, California Regulators Take Action Against Los Alamitos Race CourseDecember 28, 2020 | Scott RoddThe owner of Los Alamitos Race Course, which has had dozens of horse deaths this year, is threatening to shut down the Orange County race track after facing sanctions from the state.
State GovernmentNew California Laws For 2021December 28, 2020Every year hundreds of new California laws take effect Jan. 1. Many of them won't have much effect on your daily life. Here's a closer look at some that might in 2021.
State GovernmentHow Newport Beach Ended Up With 2 Affordable Housing Units In 8 YearsDecember 28, 2020The coastal community was called out in a state audit as one of many troubling flaws contributing to California’s affordable housing crisis.
State Government'We’ll Get That Paid': Newsom And Padilla Vow To Fix Controversial Election ContractDecember 28, 2020As California’s Secretary of State prepares to take a new job as U.S. Senator, he’s not going to let a politically charged $35 million invoice get in the way of a smooth promotion.
State GovernmentCalifornia COVID Forecast Darkens After Holiday CelebrationsDecember 28, 2020Gov. Gavin Newsom said California could see “a surge on top of a surge arguably on top of a surge” after the holidays.
Health Care‘Nine Months Into It, The Adrenaline Is Gone And It’s Just Exhausting’December 27, 2020Kaiser Health News circled back last week to check in with Dr. Jeanne Noble, director of the COVID response at the University of California-San Francisco medical center emergency department, to get her reflections on the Bay Area’s experience.
Business Journal: Despite Pandemic, Large Sports Bar Plans To Open In Sacramento’s Downtown Commons This FallFebruary 27, 2021It marks a sign of optimism for downtown Sacramento after a year of pandemic-related challenges. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: New Industrial Development Coming Soon To North NatomasFebruary 12, 2021As the coronavirus pandemic has kept people indoors, many have turned to shopping online as a way to stay safe. According to the Sacramento Business Journal, the industrial sector is booming in Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Sears Is Closing In Arden Fair Mall. What’s Next? It’s Still UnclearFebruary 5, 2021In their announcement, Arden Fair representatives said they've known this day was coming for more than five years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: The Future Of Office Space In Sacramento In A Post-Coronavirus WorldJanuary 29, 2021Sacramento’s market for office space has declined for the first year in nearly a decade as the coronavirus pandemic has radically changed the way people work. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Some Sacramento-Area Restaurants Are Surviving The PandemicJanuary 22, 2021With the shifting coronavirus restrictions in California, many local restaurants have had to make the hard decision to close over the past year. But some have survived due to support from the community. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
