Race and EquityPhotos: Sacramento honors Martin Luther King Jr. at Black Lives Matter, NAACP car caravanJanuary 17, 2022 | Andrew NixonThe caravan started in North Sacramento at Grant High School and made stops at Sacramento City College, the Oak Park Community Center and finished at Sacramento State University, the only California State University campus where Dr. King spoke.
Race and EquityOak Park woman keeps her land, but must rebuild her home after receivership threatened her propertyJanuary 17, 2022 | Kris HooksWanda Clark’s house had sat vacant for nearly three years with significant structural issues and toxic mold before it was demolished. While the house is gone, the land remains her’s, and Clark considers that a win. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareInterview: Sacramento County Office of Education works on pilot program to bring mental health clinicians to schoolsJanuary 17, 2022 | Megan Manata | Vicki GonzalezSacramento County is working on a new program to make schools in the system into “one-stop shops” with mental health for students by hiring social workers and clinicians to address the growing mental health needs of the community. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareReady for an N95? Here's how to find a high-quality one that fits you wellJanuary 17, 2022The CDC says high-filtration masks like N95s provide the best protection. Here's how to find a good one — and avoid the fakes. Plus tips on how to fit them and how long to wear them.
Race and EquityNew lawsuit claims Sacramento police handle pro-Trump and racial justice protests differentlyJanuary 17, 2022 | Janelle SalangaCommunity members and organizers are also suing the city of Sacramento, Sacramento Police Department and former Police Chief Daniel Hahn over allegations of brutality and violation of free speech.
State GovernmentEDD wants its jobless money back. But some people can’t pay.January 16, 2022California is asking some 1.4 million unemployment recipients to prove their eligibility months after receiving aid as part of a fraud recovery campaign.
State GovernmentHere’s what’s changed as California’s new COVID workplace rules go into effectJanuary 16, 2022Updated COVID workplace rules go into effect today. Several of the changes increase protections for vaccinated workers.
Health CareFree tests? As COVID surges, rapid results cost up to $300January 15, 2022Although state and federal rules require COVID tests to be free or covered by health insurance, people often have to pay hundreds of dollars upfront.
Health CareYou'll be able to order free at-home COVID test kits starting on WednesdayJanuary 15, 2022The Biden administration announced Friday that Americans can begin ordering free at-home COVID-19 tests starting Jan. 19. Orders can be placed using the website COVIDtests.gov.
EnvironmentA massive volcano erupts near Tonga, triggering a tsunami advisory for the West CoastJanuary 15, 2022An undersea volcano erupted near the Pacific nation of Tonga, sending tsunami waves crashing across the shore. Tsunami advisories were in effect from Australia to Japan to the U.S. West Coast.
