Race and EquityThe NAACP and Black Lives Matter Sacramento will host a car caravan in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthdayJanuary 14, 2022 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe physically-distanced event will remember Dr. King’s dream and legacy, and also be held in solidarity with the fight for federal voting rights legislation.
Health CareWhat’s safe to do right now? A health professional explains her choices during the omicron surge.January 14, 2022 | Janelle SalangaWith the omicron surge throughout California and Sacramento ongoing, UCSF professor Dr. Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo talks about how she’s navigating the surge, including how she’s evaluating everyday activities.
Health CareCOVID-19 outbreaks at Sacramento County jails prompt emergency releasesJanuary 13, 2022 | Kris HooksAs of Jan. 13, 76 people at the county’s main jail have the virus, and another 48 are positive at the Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center in Elk Grove.
Health CareOmicron surge strains SacramentoJanuary 13, 2022 | Pauline BartoloneFrom businesses to schools to hospitals, Sacramento area community members are dealing with widespread absences and low morale as COVID-19 cases reach their highest peak so far during the pandemic.
State GovernmentNewsom denies RFK assassin Sirhan Sirhan paroleJanuary 13, 2022The parole panel's recommendation to release Sirhan, 77, in August was based in part on new California laws since he was last denied parole in 2016 — the 15th time he'd lost his bid for release.
Health CareWithout guidance from Sacramento county health officials, restaurants take individual approaches to worker safety amid omicron surgeJanuary 13, 2022 | Sarah Mizes-TanSacramento County announced that they would not be enforcing measures for businesses during this surge. Some Sacramento restaurants have closed for an extended break; others continue indoor dining.
Health CareWill COVID sick leave return to California?January 12, 2022Gov. Gavin Newsom, Democratic leaders in the Legislature and labor unions are negotiating how to bring back extra paid sick leave for COVID. One big issue: Will businesses get state help to offset their costs?.
Sacramento’s much-coveted housing voucher waitlist is open. Here’s how to apply.January 12, 2022 | Chris NicholsA total of 5,000 applicants will be placed on the waiting list through a random selection after the list closes on Jan. 26.
Health CareSacramento County bans flavored tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and mentholJanuary 12, 2022 | Sammy CaiolaFollowing an hours-long debate and public discussion, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted to ban flavored tobacco sales — including menthol. The ban takes effect July 2022.
State GovernmentEmpower workers or government overreach? California’s fast food bill tests labor lawsJanuary 11, 2022Amid growing awareness of inequality and jobs that don’t pay enough to cover child care and housing, California is considering a radical proposal: Allow the state to negotiate wages, hours and work conditions for an entire industry.
