Health CareSacramento City Unified School District Announces Temporary 3-Day Closure Next WeekMarch 12, 2020 | Ben AdlerThe Sacramento region’s third-largest school district has said it will shut down for at least three days next week so that classrooms and common areas could be cleaned and disinfected, in hopes of preventing the spread of the coronavirus.
The Controversy Over GOP House Leader Kevin McCarthy’s ‘Chinese Coronavirus’ Tweet, ExplainedMarch 12, 2020 | Chris NicholsDespite calls to apologize for what some say is a racist tweet, McCarthy said he stands by his description.
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 | Emily Zentner | Chris NicholsTests 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 | Chris Hagan | Nick MillerTo 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 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.
