Comic: How To Turn Your Home Into A School Without Losing Your SanityMarch 29, 2020Be realistic; be forgiving; remember to shake your sillies out. Education experts share tips for home-schooling during the coronavirus school closures.
Trump Extends Social Distancing Guidelines Until April 30March 29, 2020With more than 139,000 cases of the coronavirus confirmed across the country, the president said federal distancing guidelines would remain in place until the end of April.
One Upside Of The Coronavirus Shutdown, Maybe? Fewer Voter InitiativesMarch 29, 2020Initiative proponents have until the end of April to collect the signatures they need to put their ideas on the ballot — and with millions of Californians staying home, some campaigns won't have time to collect enough signatures.
After Stay At Home Order, Sacramento Region Law Enforcement Respond Differently To Complaints About Open BusinessesMarch 29, 2020 | Bob MoffittAfter Gov. Gavin Newsom's statewide stay-at-home order, it is against the law to stay open if your business is not “essential.” But some people are still open. Different cities and counties are handling it with differing degrees of response.
Keep Your Game Night Rolling (At A Safe Distance) With These 3 Online ServicesMarch 28, 2020If your regular game night's been disrupted by social distancing, here are a few ways that you can take tabletop games online — so you can stay safe and still trash talk your friends when you win.
State GovernmentCalifornia Nearly Halfway To Goal Of 10,000 More Ventilators Before Anticipated COVID-19 SurgeMarch 28, 2020 | Nick MillerThe state has secured 4,252, but approximately a thousand of those are not in working condition. It hopes to meet the 10,000 goal in anticipation of a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Nevada Ban On Stockpiling Antimalarial Drugs Some Think Could Treat COVID-19 Met With CriticismMarch 28, 2020 | Bert JohnsonNevada Gov. Steve Sisolak faced pushback from conservatives after passing an emergency regulation to prevent shortages of two medications touted as possible treatments for COVID-19.
Officials Debate Whether Gun Stores Are 'Essential' During Coronavirus OutbreakMarch 28, 2020Governors and mayors in some parts of the country are requiring them to close like many other businesses. Other officials are letting gun sales continue. Gun rights groups are on the defensive.
Stop Vaping And Smoking — Health Officials Urge Californians To Quit To Protect Against COVID-19March 28, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaResidents who smoke or vape can reduce their risk of catching the coronavirus, and improve their chances of recovering from it, by quitting, health officials say.
State GovernmentCoronavirus Complicates The Budget Picture For California LawmakersMarch 27, 2020 | Nicole NixonThere are a lot of uncertainties over the coronavirus, but for California lawmakers, one thing remains the same: Their constitutional mandate to pass a budget by June 15.
Sacramento County Schools To Remain Closed Through May 1March 27, 2020 | Bob MoffittAll 13 districts in the county will stay closed through May 1 in an attempt to limit the spread of the coronavirus. The districts say they plan to offer instruction online, but some are farther ahead than others.
Coronavirus Task Force Holds Briefing After Trump Signs Aid PackageMarch 27, 2020The CARES Act offers relief to state and local governments, individuals, small and large businesses, and hospitals affected by the coronavirus crisis.
State GovernmentGov. Gavin Newsom Announces Ban On Evictions For Renters Affected By CoronavirusMarch 27, 2020 | Nicole NixonWhile tenants are still obligated to pay rent if they’re not impacted by the coronavirus, Newsom signed an executive order Friday that bans evictions through May 31.
Here’s What CapRadio Is Doing To Ensure The Safety Of Reporters And Public While Covering COVID-19March 27, 2020Before and after going out in the field, CapRadio reporters are following best practices to mitigate the spread of coronavirus.
Here’s What Happens To Science When California’s Researchers Shelter In PlaceMarch 27, 2020California’s scientists are sheltering in place because of coronavirus restrictions, shutting down research, or switching to study the novel coronavirus.
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.
