Coronavirus 2nd Wave? Nope, The U.S. Is Still Stuck In The 1st OneJune 13, 2020The nation still sees more than 20,000 new cases on average a day, a number that's barely budged for weeks. Forecasters say we're looking at tens of thousands more deaths this summer.
Judge To Newsom On Vote-By-Mail Strategy: Restrain YourselfJune 12, 2020Gov. Gavin Newsom wants every registered voter to receive a ballot in the mail this November, but a judge just put one of his executive orders on hold.
Bars, Gyms And Movie Theaters Can Reopen In California — Here's What Else Can Start This WeekendJune 12, 2020 | Nicole NixonHere’s a look at what’s allowed to reopen as California June 12 moves into “Stage 3” — and what’s still not allowed.
Sacramento County Grant Fire Evacuations Lifted, Roads ReopenedJune 12, 2020Firefighters have made progress on containing a grass fire that began about 11:45 a.m. Friday near Grant Line Road and Keifer Boulevard between Sloughhouse and Folsom in Sacramento County.
Volunteers Add Captions To Black Lives Matter Instagram Videos To Help Hard-Of-Hearing CommunityJune 12, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroThe app has a usability issue for hearing-impaired people and doesn’t caption videos. In response, at least one Instagram account is manually captioning Black Lives Matter videos so deaf users can be part of the movement.
California Bars And Gyms Welcome Back Customers FridayJune 12, 2020More businesses - from bars to gyms - are expected to welcome back customers as cities enter stage three of California’s plan to reopen the economy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
What Does 'Defunding The Police' Mean, And What Would It Look Like In Sacramento?June 12, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanSacramento’s police budget is $157 million and advocates want to shift some of that money elsewhere. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentConverting A Motel To Homeless Housing, Step By StepJune 11, 2020Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to go on a hotel shopping spree to help California's homeless. He's got six months to do it before the federal money goes away.
In Amador County, Residents Say They Stand For Black Lives And For PoliceJune 11, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaResidents of Amador County say what happened to George Floyd was unfair. But in their close-knit community, attitudes toward law enforcement have remained largely positive. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareProtesting? Here's How To Help Keep Your Family Safe From COVID-19 When You Go HomeJune 11, 2020Crowded protests carry a risk of coronavirus transmission. But for some, showing up is nonnegotiable. Here's guidance to keep loved ones safe from the risk of infection.