California Mandates Bars Close In Seven Counties, Including Los Angeles, And Recommends Closures In SacramentoJune 28, 2020 | Nick MillerGov. 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 FallJune 28, 2020The 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 EvacuationsJune 27, 2020A 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 ExpertsJune 27, 2020Doctors 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, 2020Also: 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 OrderJune 27, 2020 | Kacey Sycamore | Andrew NixonJune 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.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislature Sends Budget Compromise To Gov. Newsom’s DeskJune 26, 2020 | Nicole NixonLawmakers also approved constitutional amendments this week, giving voters the opportunity to weigh in on affirmative action and voting rights for parolees — and, in some cases, 17-year-olds.
Latinos Disproportionately Impacted By COVID-19 In Sacramento, County Data ShowJune 26, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanSources point to frontline jobs and lack of workplace safety standards as main reasons for this overrepresentation.
Food and SustainabilityPredicted July Heat Could Damage Central Valley CropsJune 26, 2020 | Rich IbarraHarvest is approaching for many crops including plums, peaches and cucumbers, and some, such as leafy vegetables, have already been affected by recent high temperatures. Forecasters predict July will be even hotter.
Business Journal: COVID-19 May Prompt Sutter Health To Close FacilitiesJune 26, 2020Sutter Health says it’s facing financial challenges with coronavirus-related losses and a $575 million antitrust settlement agreement. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
WATCH LIVE: Coronavirus Task Force Holds Briefing After Weeks Without OneJune 26, 2020The task force led by Vice President Pence is speaking to reporters at the Department of Health and Human Services, rather than the White House. Watch the news conference live at 9:30 a.m.
State GovernmentGov. Newsom Tells Imperial County To Reinstate Stay-At-Home Order; Supervisors DeclineJune 26, 2020 | Nicole NixonThe action marks the first time Gov. Gavin Newsom has followed through on his promise to “toggle back” as COVID-19 cases continue to climb in California and around the country.
HBO's 'I'll Be Gone In The Dark' Brings The Golden State Killer To The Small ScreenJune 26, 2020Comedian Patton Oswalt helped finish his late wife Michelle McNamara's true-crime book about the Golden State Killer, I'll Be Gone in the Dark. Now, it's being adapted into a six-part series for HBO.
California Passes Nation's First Zero-Emission, Electric Truck GoalJune 25, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroElectric trucks are very likely to become a common sight in California now that state air officials passed a rule that will require all new trucks to be zero-emission by 2045.
Health CareAs Demonstrators Call For Racial Justice, Some Doctors Push For Equity In Health CareJune 25, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaAs Black Lives Matter demonstrators push for reform in law enforcement, education and other sectors, some medical professionals say it’s time to build a more equitable health system.
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.
