Nevada Ban On Stockpiling Antimalarial Drugs Some Think Could Treat COVID-19 Met With CriticismMarch 28, 2020 | Bert JohnsonNevada Gov. Steve Sisolak faced pushback from conservatives after passing an emergency regulation to prevent shortages of two medications touted as possible treatments for COVID-19.
Officials Debate Whether Gun Stores Are 'Essential' During Coronavirus OutbreakMarch 28, 2020Governors and mayors in some parts of the country are requiring them to close like many other businesses. Other officials are letting gun sales continue. Gun rights groups are on the defensive.
Stop Vaping And Smoking — Health Officials Urge Californians To Quit To Protect Against COVID-19March 28, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaResidents who smoke or vape can reduce their risk of catching the coronavirus, and improve their chances of recovering from it, by quitting, health officials say.
State GovernmentCoronavirus Complicates The Budget Picture For California LawmakersMarch 27, 2020 | Nicole NixonThere are a lot of uncertainties over the coronavirus, but for California lawmakers, one thing remains the same: Their constitutional mandate to pass a budget by June 15.
Sacramento County Schools To Remain Closed Through May 1March 27, 2020 | Bob MoffittAll 13 districts in the county will stay closed through May 1 in an attempt to limit the spread of the coronavirus. The districts say they plan to offer instruction online, but some are farther ahead than others.
Coronavirus Task Force Holds Briefing After Trump Signs Aid PackageMarch 27, 2020The CARES Act offers relief to state and local governments, individuals, small and large businesses, and hospitals affected by the coronavirus crisis.
State GovernmentGov. Gavin Newsom Announces Ban On Evictions For Renters Affected By CoronavirusMarch 27, 2020 | Nicole NixonWhile tenants are still obligated to pay rent if they’re not impacted by the coronavirus, Newsom signed an executive order Friday that bans evictions through May 31.
Here’s What CapRadio Is Doing To Ensure The Safety Of Reporters And Public While Covering COVID-19March 27, 2020Before and after going out in the field, CapRadio reporters are following best practices to mitigate the spread of coronavirus.
Here’s What Happens To Science When California’s Researchers Shelter In PlaceMarch 27, 2020California’s scientists are sheltering in place because of coronavirus restrictions, shutting down research, or switching to study the novel coronavirus.
Business Journal: Commercial Eviction Moratorium; Amazon May Be McClellan Tenant; New Concepts For Sunrise MallMarch 27, 2020 | Steve MilneCommercial tenants affected by the coronavirus will be protected against eviction under an ordinance approved by the Sacramento City Council this week. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has that story and more business news. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
