Health CareSacramento County Is Testing For Coronavirus, But Officials Say Kit Shortage, Federal Approval Present ChallengesMarch 4, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaThe guidelines for who health workers should test for COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, are evolving. The county is now testing people whether they have relevant travel history or not.
State GovernmentFate Of Huge California Bond To Update School Facilities Hangs In BalanceMarch 4, 2020Last October, when he signed the legislation that placed Proposition 13 on the ballot, Gov. Gavin Newsom made a prediction: “Voters will approve this bond, because voters historically approve school bonds.” The race is still too close to call.
Health CareFirst California Coronavirus Death Is Placer County PatientMarch 4, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaAn elderly Placer County resident who contracted COVID-19 died Wednesday, the first in California. It comes a day after the county declared a public health emergency.
Mike Bloomberg Suspends His Presidential Campaign, Endorses Joe BidenMarch 4, 2020After a disappointing Super Tuesday, the billionaire former mayor of New York City announced he is suspending his campaign.
State GovernmentSacramento Measure H School Bond Has Early Support, While Community College Measure SplitMarch 4, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaVoters seem likely to approve Measure H, a $750 million school bond that would allow the Sacramento City Unified School District to create maker spaces, outdoor learning areas and other modern facilities on its campuses.
State GovernmentAs Bernie Sanders Wins California, Sacramento Supporters Celebrate But Eye Biden National SurgeMarch 4, 2020Bernie Sanders won California’s presidential primary, but celebrations from local supporters were tempered by former Vice President Joe Biden's victories elsewhere on Super Tuesday.
What We Know (And Don't) After The California Primary ElectionMarch 4, 2020 | Emily ZentnerResults are still early in a lot of national, statewide and local races, but here’s what we know so far in California’s 2020 primary. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentYoung Voters At Sacramento State Turn Out For Climate Change, Social EquityMarch 4, 2020On Tuesday, the line to vote during California's primary election at Sacramento State went through Modoc Hall and out the back door. But the wait didn’t dissuade students.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSuper Tuesday Reaction And ResultsMarch 4, 2020Tuesday was the biggest day of the 2020 primaries with roughly a third of all delegates awarded, although it will take weeks for California to complete its vote count. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders won Super Tuesday's biggest prize, taking California. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezFirst-Time Voter And Former Insight Host Talks Voting ExperienceMarch 4, 2020Former Insight host Jeffrey Callison joins to talk about his first time voting. The Scotland native has lived in the United States for years, but recently became a citizen, gaining him the right to vote. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.