Quarantine Grandma? California Families Scramble As Coronavirus HitsMarch 12, 2020Government policy is one thing, real life another. What happens if your germ-carrying preschoolers suddenly pose a lethal threat to their elderly grandparents? What becomes of your teenagers’ future if their education is disrupted, long-term?
Sacramento Is Restricting Public Events, Encouraging Social Distancing Due To CoronavirusMarch 12, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroOn Thursday, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg announced new rules to try and slow the spread of COVID-19, including canceling large events of more than 250 people. But many local restaurants will remain open.
Health CareCanceling Events, Loans For Small Businesses, Ban On Evictions: City Of Sacramento Announces COVID-19 PlanMarch 12, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroThe city of Sacramento is taking new measures to combat spread of COVID-19, including closing City Council meetings to the public, canceling large events of more than 250 people and prohibiting evictions for economically affected renters.
What worries you about coronavirus? How has it impacted your life? Tell us here.March 12, 2020 | Helga SalinasAre you concerned about coronavirus? We want to help. Send us your questions and concerns and we’ll use them to guide our coverage of the pandemic going forward.
California Boosting Coronavirus Testing, Partnering With Labs And Hospitals, Issues Executive Order On Large GatheringsMarch 12, 2020 | Chris Nichols | Emily ZentnerTests jumped from 100 on Monday to 1,200 on both Tuesday and Wednesday, though governor says state needs to further ramp up testing.
Sacramento State Goes To Online Only Classes Due To CoronavirusMarch 12, 2020Starting Friday, March 20, almost all of Sacramento State’s courses will be transitioning to online-only through the end of the semester in May. There will be exceptions for certain small, approved in-person classes.
Health CareGatherings Of More Than 250 People Should Be Postponed Or Canceled Due To Coronavirus, California Governor SaysMarch 12, 2020 | Nick Miller | Chris HaganTo curb the spread of COVID-19, the state’s “public health experts have determined that gatherings should be postponed or canceled across the state until at least the end of March.”
Insight With Vicki GonzalezThe Latest On The Response To CoronavirusMarch 12, 2020We check in on conditions at Travis Air Force Base, where many Grand Princess passengers are quarantined. We also take a look at the state's response to coronavirus and how it is impacting sporting events. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezThe Importance Of Bilingual Children’s BooksMarch 12, 2020KCRA Reporter and author of the forthcoming bilingual children’s book “The Adventures of Mr. Macaw” Leticia Ordaz explains why bilingual children and young adult books are so key. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice With Nick Brunner: NPR Tiny Desk ContestMarch 12, 2020The NPR Tiny Desk Contest draws thousands of entries. And many are sent every year from northern California artists. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The Drive | Episode 12Alana Mathews Arcurio: Standing AloneMarch 12, 2020Alana Mathews Arcurio is an attorney working on climate change policy for the State of California. She shares an experience from her time at a college prep school and how it forged her passion to give a voice to the unheard. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSubstitute Teacher At Sacramento City Elementary Tests Positive For COVID-19March 11, 2020A person who worked as a volunteer and substitute teacher in a classroom at Sutterville Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Sacramento City Unified School District.
$15 Billion School Bond Proposition 13 Appears Headed For Defeat In CaliforniaMarch 11, 2020 | Scott RoddThe money would have helped fund renovations and new construction at school facilities around the state.
Health CareAdvocates Worry Coronavirus Could Impact California Census CountMarch 11, 2020There are 11 million people across California who have been identified by the Census Bureau as hard to count. Limiting of public gatherings could impact community outreach to those populations.
Trump Suspends All Travel From Europe For 30 Days To Combat COVID-19March 11, 2020Amid the WHO declaration, the White House and Congress are working on economic proposals to contain the fallout from coronavirus. President Trump is set to speak at 6 p.m. PT. Watch his remarks live here.
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.
