Eviction Warnings Cause Fear, Confusion For California Renters Amid COVID-19April 27, 2020 | Chris NicholsCalifornia’s courts put a freeze on most eviction proceedings earlier this month. But landlords can still start the process, even though they cannot currently ask courts to physically remove tenants who do not pay their rent on time.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezLocal Photographer Provides Insight Of Neighbors LivesApril 27, 2020A local photographer provides a window into the lives of families who are at home during the pandemic. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentEven Harder Than Shutting Down: How Does Newsom Reopen California?April 26, 2020As California gradually reopens amid a pandemic that has killed nearly 48,000 Americans and left more than 3 million Californians unemployed, Gov. Gavin Newsom is faced with his toughest decisions yet: When and how do we return to normal?
Health CareCoronavirus Could Force Private Practices To Close Or Sell — Raising CostsApril 25, 2020Faced with empty clinics and a cash crunch, independent physicians are worried about closing their doors or selling their private practices — a prospect that could lead to higher patient costs.
Ramadan Begins This Week — And Sacramento Muslims Are Coming Together VirtuallyApril 24, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanThose celebrating this month will not be able to go into mosques to pray as a result of stay-at-home orders. Some mosques are looking at alternatives.
Trump: 'We Are Getting Through This Challenge'April 24, 2020President Trump has signed the latest economic relief package, this one aimed at small businesses and hospitals.
State GovernmentCalifornia Wants Restaurants To Prepare Meals For Vulnerable Seniors April 24, 2020 | Nick MillerGov. Gavin Newsom detailed a partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency on Friday that would provide nutritional meals to seniors and get hospitality workers back on the job.
Business Journal: New Target Stores On Hold; Costco Business Center Moves Ahead; Ruby's Books Planned In FolsomApril 24, 2020 | Steve MilneAs the coronavirus outbreak continues, it's raising questions about the schedule for opening some new retail stores planned in the Sacramento area. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has the story plus more business news. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareAs California Hospitals Return To Normal, Patients Wonder When They Can Seek CareApril 23, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaGov. Gavin Newsom announced this week he wants to loosen medical care restrictions as part of the exit strategy from stay-at-home. But providers are still figuring out how to safely return to normal, while patients anxiously wait for a green light. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentBored At Home? Join A Global Science Experiment This Weekend. All You Need Is Your Phone.April 23, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroA number of California regions are unofficially competing this weekend to gather the most data about the wildlife in their cities. You can join them while taking a walk in your neighborhood or even from inside your home.