Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice: ‘Socially Distant Saturday’ Highlights, Tiny Desk UpdateApril 30, 2020The coronavirus has been crushing for the Sacramento arts, but opportunities can come in the midst of a crisis. We hear more about it today and ‘Social Distant Saturday.’ Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Could Reopen Schools As Early As July, Newsom SaysApril 29, 2020California could reopen for an earlier school year, perhaps as soon as late July, to make up for lost learning time. Some retailers and manufacturers may be able to reopen in a matter of weeks — provided they take safety precautions.
Sacramento County Extends Stay-At-Home Order Through May 22April 29, 2020 | Emily ZentnerSacramento County's current stay-at-home order was set to expire at 11:59 p.m. on May 1. The extended order also loosened and clarified some restrictions from the original order.
California Poison Control Sees Jump In Calls Related To Ingesting Disinfectant After Trump’s CommentsApril 29, 2020 | Scott RoddThe state poison control system says it only started receiving calls about consuming cleaning products after the president’s press conference last week.
State GovernmentCalifornia Aims To Connect Farms Dumping Goods To Desperate Food BanksApril 29, 2020The announcement follows reports of farms dumping milk, produce and other food products over reduced demand during the pandemic. The state also announced additional payments for families qualifying for free or reduced-price school lunch.
EnvironmentWest Davis Bear Sighting Unusual Even As Some Wildlife More Active During California Stay-At-Home OrderApril 29, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroA small brown bear was reportedly roaming around a neighborhood pond in West Davis as of 7 a.m., reports the Davis Police Department. While wildlife is returning to places like Yosemite, some urban areas haven't seen similar increases.
COVID-19 Relief Funds Are Being Distributed To Sacramento Families. Here’s How One Mom Is Using The Money.April 28, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaGladis Maricela Santos Gutiérrez was one of the first recipients of funds from the Donate4Sacramento charity. The seven-months pregnant mother of two called it a "miracle."
Video Shows White Sacramento County Deputy Punching, Slamming Head Of Black 14-Year-OldApril 28, 2020 | Nick Miller | Sarah Mizes-TanThe video, posted to Twitter just after midnight on Tuesday and viewed hundreds of thousands of times on social media, has prompted a use-of-force investigation.
May Rent Is Due Friday. Here’s Advice For Tenants Who Are Struggling to Pay.April 28, 2020 | Chris NicholsWhile some California cities are giving renters more time, there’s nothing that forgives it entirely.
California Finally Launches Program For Independent Contractors, Self-Employed To Apply For Unemployment BenefitsApril 28, 2020 | Chris NicholsThe program offers freelancers, gig economy workers and part-time employees with financial help weeks after many saw their income dry up. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
