Almost Two Months Later, Child Care Providers Still Waiting For Relief ChecksApril 13, 2021It could be mid-May or later before some child care providers get state stipends promised to them as part of a coronavirus relief package. Providers worry they may not be able to hold out that long.
For Moms, Back To School Is Not Back To NormalApril 13, 2021Women’s participation in the labor force hasn’t been this low since 1988.
New Meets Old As Sacramento History Museum Gains Social Media FameApril 13, 2021 | Ed FletcherThe Sacramento History Museum has become a surprise hit on TikTok, bringing their historical printing presses to a modern audience. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNewsom Recall Organizers Oppose Bill To Let Future Recall Targets Access Signature ListsApril 12, 2021 | Nicole NixonSB 663 would allow the target of a recall to access names and addresses of voters who signed a petition to recall them. The bill author says it would help ensure voters were not misled, but others say it would inflate fears of retaliation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleMusic Through The Pandemic: How Three Sacramento Musicians Continued Their ArtApril 12, 2021 | Andrew Nixon | Megan ManataOver the past year, COVID-19 has destabilized the lives of those in the music industry, from performers to teachers. Three musicians with ties to the Sacramento region reflect on the different ways they’ve adapted and weathered the pandemic.
And Then There Were Two: Inyo And Merced Stuck In Strictest TierApril 11, 2021Unable to meet state COVID-19 infection criteria, Merced and Inyo counties still can’t reopen most businesses. The status threatens a big Memorial Day event in Bishop, so the town has asked the state to reconsider its rural county requirements.
Health CareCalifornia Oversight Of Nursing Homes Called ‘Befuddling,’ ‘Broken’April 11, 2021A CalMatters investigation reveals an opaque licensing process for California nursing homes, rife with indecision and contradictions.
Can Vaccines Stop Variants? Here's What We Know So FarApril 10, 2021One of the hottest areas of research right now: studies to determine how well current vaccines work against emerging coronavirus "variants of concern."
Supreme Court Rules For Worshippers And Against California COVID RestrictionsApril 10, 2021The court's unsigned order came on a 5-4 vote, preventing the state from enforcing a rule that limits at-home gatherings to no more than three households.
Nevada Lawmakers Buck National Trend, Seek Expanded Voter AccessApril 9, 2021 | Bert JohnsonThe state’s Democrat majority is looking to adopt universal mail balloting. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
