'In America, Politicians Don't Take Power': Biden Rebukes Trump Over ElectionDecember 14, 2020On the day electors around the country vote to reaffirm his victory, President-elect Joe Biden will call for unity and healing, according to excerpts of the speech.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s 55 Electoral Votes Secures Electoral College For Biden, HarrisDecember 14, 2020California’s 55 representatives to the electoral college cast their ballots for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in Sacramento, officially putting Biden past the 270 needed to win the presidency.
Health CareSacramento Community Leaders Ask County To Focus On Diversity, Equity In Hiring New Health DirectorDecember 14, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaSacramento County Health Services Director Dr. Peter Beilenson is resigning amid a COVID-19 surge. Those working with low-income people and communities of color say his replacement should be prepared to also tackle racial inequities in health care. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHigh-Risk Inmates Aren’t Prioritized In State’s Early ReleasesDecember 13, 2020More than 7,500 prisoners sent home in the program — which aims to slow the spread of COVID-19 — would have been released within months anyway. Thousands with health conditions remain in prison, and the virus keeps spreading.
New Data Sheds Light On Parent Debt Burden For College StudentsDecember 13, 2020The new information gives new insight into intergenerational debt. Experts argue that the federal loans taken out by low-income parents can be a net negative for the family.
State GovernmentWeekend Protest In Downtown Sacramento Once Again Devolves Into Violence Between Proud Boys, Counter-ProtestersDecember 12, 2020 | Scott RoddSaturday’s protest was the most violent of the post-election events downtown, with several confrontations between opposing groups, and people brandishing batons and mace throughout the day.
State GovernmentPoor And Diverse Voters Fuel California’s Record Ballots CastDecember 12, 2020California’s decision to mail a ballot to every registered voter resulted in record ballots cast in the general election — but it was poor and diverse communities that fueled the increases.
To Spring Break Or Not? California Colleges Weigh Options As Pandemic WorsensDecember 12, 2020University administrators who’ve scrapped the breaks say the spread of COVID-19 among students living on and around campus shows that encouraging travel — as a longer break would do — is just too risky.
Health CareWhen Might You Expect Your 1st COVID-19 Shot?December 12, 2020In the U.S., front-line health care workers are likely first in line to get immunized with a COVID-19 vaccine, once the FDA says yes. But what about the rest of us? Here's what we know so far.
FDA Authorizes COVID-19 Vaccine For Emergency Use In U.S.December 12, 2020Pfizer and BioNTech's vaccine is the first to receive an emergency authorization from the Food and Drug Administration. Officials say it may be ready for widespread inoculations within days.
