After Elk Grove Canceled School Events Over Coronavirus Fears, Sheldon Boys Basketball Playoff Game RescheduledMarch 8, 2020After a discussion between parents and regional leaders Sunday, Elk Grove school officials reached out to the California Interscholastic Federation. Now the boys basketball team, seeded No. 1 in the region, is tentatively scheduled to play Tuesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCruise Ship With Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Docks In OaklandMarch 8, 2020 | Chris Hagan | Kacey SycamorePassengers aboard the Grand Princess will disembark at the port of Oakland, after it was quarantined off the Northern California coast following positive COVID-19 tests.
Drought Or Dangerous Flooding? Research Aims To Tame Atmospheric River Risks — And Save California’s RainMarch 8, 2020An atmospheric river is heading to southern California. These storms are responsible for up to half of the thirsty state's precipitation, and the worst of its flooding — which is why scientists are racing to understand them.
Coronavirus Travel Restrictions Disrupting Pilgrimage Trips For Muslim AmericansMarch 8, 2020Saudi Arabia has halted all international travel into the country due to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus, which has meant that access to Muslim holy sites in the cities of Mecca and Medina has been limited. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareA Comic Just For Kids: How To Stay Safe From The CoronavirusMarch 7, 2020You may have heard the word "coronavirus" online or on TV. You probably have a lot of questions. Check out our comic to get some answers — and print out a zine version at home.
Elk Grove Schools Close After Coronavirus Case Confirmed In City. Sacramento City Schools To Remain Open.March 7, 2020Elk Grove schools, classes and activities will be canceled “effective immediately” through March 13. But Sacramento county health and education officials say no students or staff have tested positive and they aren't recommending any school shut down.
'Your Bills Don’t Get Sick': Workers Say Coronavirus Prevention Isn’t EasyMarch 7, 2020For gig workers who help fuel the tech economy, staying home means giving up money they need to pay the bills, raising fears that they could affect efforts to contain the virus.
Health CareA 90-Second Video On How To Master The 20-Second Hand-WashMarch 7, 2020Getting to the 20-second mark is as easy as singing the A-B-C song. But what you do during those 20 seconds of scrubbing up to reduce coronavirus risk does take some training.
State GovernmentGov. Gavin Newsom Reports $1.2M In Earnings In 2018 Tax ReturnsMarch 7, 2020In addition to his Lt. Governor’s salary, Newsom raked in more than $800,000 from his wine and hospitality businesses. As a gubernatorial candidate, Newsom pledged to release his tax returns annually if he was elected.
‘What If You Can’t Stay Home?’ Advocates Worry About Coronavirus And Homeless CaliforniansMarch 6, 2020 | Chris NicholsPeople living on the streets or in shelters might be at greater risk of illness should they contract COVID-19 because many lack access to health care, advocates say.
