Health CareCalifornia Counties Weigh Risks Of Reopening Under State’s New SystemSeptember 2, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornia counties have more flexibility to open businesses under the state’s new COVID-19 color coding system. But counties have to weigh those options against the risk of new cases popping up. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFrom 'Roomkey' To 'Homekey': More Permanent Action on the Homeless CrisisSeptember 2, 2020Since April, California has provided temporary housing for 22,000 people in a program called “Roomkey,” which was created to get the state’s unhoused population in rooms amid the pandemic.
ClassicalNew Classical Tracks: Jake Runestad And Kantorei Share Music For Our TimeSeptember 2, 2020Jake Runestad is a Minnesota-based composer and conductor of classical music. Most recently, he's been riding a wave as one of today's most sought-after choral composers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Del Paso Neighbors Keep Food Fresh for Families in Hard TimesSeptember 2, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaAs COVID-19 makes it harder for low-income Sacramentans to put meals on the table, a group of mothers is trying to make healthy food more accessible. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Nevada Extends Eviction Ban, Giving Renters Impacted By Pandemic A ReprieveSeptember 1, 2020 | Bert JohnsonNevada Gov. Steve Sisolak said the eviction moratorium’s original deadline didn’t give the state enough time to support renters.
Battle Between District And Teachers Union Causing Uncertainty Days Before Sacramento Schools Start ClassSeptember 1, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanWith the school year looming, the Sacramento City Unified School District and the teachers union can’t agree on a plan, leaving parents in the lurch.
State GovernmentCalifornia Health Officials Provide More Details On New Tiered Reopening PlanSeptember 1, 2020California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly said the new system will move counties more slowly through reopening, based on lessons learned during the summer.
Foster Farms Processing Plant In California Ordered To Shut Down Over COVID-19 OutbreakSeptember 1, 2020At least 358 employees have tested positive, and eight employees have died due to the coronavirus, according to a letter obtained from the Merced County Health Department.
Ten New Marijuana Dispensaries Could Change The Look Of A Mostly White Industry In SacramentoSeptember 1, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanSacramento has 30 storefront marijuana dispensaries, less than five of which are minority-owned and none are owned by African Americans. That could change as city council is set to vote on approving new retail licenses for marijuana businesses.
