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.
EnvironmentAs Stay-At-Home Orders Begin, Outdoor Experts Say Explore Your NeighborhoodDecember 8, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroWith parts of the state already entering the second round of stay-at-home orders, health officials are encouraging people to get outside — but also to stay in their neighborhoods. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
How California Renters Are Bracing For An Eviction TsunamiDecember 7, 2020Two million Californians could be forced from their rental homes early next year, and the bad omens are happening now, all around them.
Sacramento Mayor Announces Proposal To Fast Track Approval Of Temporary Housing SitesDecember 7, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanSacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg is seeking to streamline the city’s process for permitting new temporary housing sites in an effort to address the city’s homelessness problem.
State GovernmentCalifornia Gets Surge ICU Staff, Rolls Out App To Notify Users Of Covid-19 ExposureDecember 7, 2020 | Nicole NixonGov. Gavin Newom says more than 500 medical professionals will help staff strained hospitals and surge facilities by next week. The state is also rolling out an app to notify users when they’ve been in contact with someone who tested positive for the
State GovernmentBiden Picks California Attorney General Xavier Becerra For Top Health PostDecember 6, 2020The state official and former congressman would enter the job with a historic public health crisis raging. In his current role, Becerra has fought Trump efforts to dismantle the Affordable Care Act.
State GovernmentAs The Pandemic Rages, California Lawmakers Will Gather To Take The Oath Of OfficeDecember 6, 2020 | Nicole NixonMembers of the Assembly will meet in the Golden 1 Center — home of the Sacramento Kings — for a socially distant swearing-in. Senators will gather in their chamber, while some members will be allowed to participate remotely.
How California Community College Vocational Programs Have Adapted To COVID-19December 6, 2020A lot of Career Technical Education programs require a great deal of hands-on experience. In a situation where in-person teaching is inherently dangerous, that’s required a lot of innovation on the part of educators.
Social Media App Parler’s ‘Free Speech’ Focus Draws Conservatives — And Violent Extremists, Experts SayDecember 6, 2020 | Bert JohnsonThe social media app caught on with supporters of President Donald Trump, because it promised not to censor posts based on content. But researchers say freedom of speech is beside the point.
Antifa Protesters Confront Pro-Trump Demonstrators, Proud Boys At California’s Capitol, Violence EnsuesDecember 5, 2020 | Scott Rodd | Nick MillerViolent clashes punctuated Saturday’s standoffs, including at least one beating carried out by antifa counter-protesters, who also hurled glass bottles and fireworks at Trump supporters and shattered car windows.
Deep Distrust: Why Few Farmworkers Show Up For COVID-19 TestingDecember 5, 2020The rural farmworker communities of Fresno County have been hardest hit by the pandemic. But eight months in, frontline workers and their families in small towns continue to avoid what experts deem a key step in overcoming the virus — testing.
San Joaquin Valley, Southern California Will Implement Stay-At-Home Restrictions As ICU Capacities DropDecember 5, 2020 | Chris HaganOn Saturday, health officers from the 12 counties in the region announced that ICU capacity had dropped below 15%, triggering the new order. The counties will put the new restrictions in place starting at noon on Sunday.
Health CareLarger, Low-Income Nursing Homes At Higher Risk As COVID-19 Surges in California, Experts SayDecember 4, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaSkilled nursing facilities have been a major source of spread since the pandemic began. Experts say the problem is likely to get worse during the current surge.
PG&E Cancels Potential Dec. 7 Fire Danger Power ShutoffDecember 4, 2020 | Emily ZentnerPG&E has canceled the potential power shutoff that was set to start Monday morning in parts of five Central California counties. The potential for a power shutoff was originally announced due to high fire danger weather.
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.
