Several Sacramento respite centers open after being closed during first night of rainstormDecember 13, 2021 | Chris NicholsUnhoused people camped outside City Hall on Sunday night as strong winds and rain descended on the Sacramento region. Officials had opened the building’s lobby as a warming center late last week, but closed it Saturday morning.
Health CareCalifornia once again mandates masks in indoor public spaces to slow COVID-19 spreadDecember 13, 2021 | Kris Hooks | Nicole Nixon | Emily ZentnerAfter the omicron variant was first identified in the state Dec. 1, California health officials have released new requirements to slow the spread of COVID-19.
State GovernmentCalifornia's governor pledges to model an assault weapons ban on Texas abortion lawDecember 13, 2021Gavin Newsom says he will empower private citizens to enforce a ban on assault weapons in the state, citing the same authority claimed by conservative lawmakers in Texas to outlaw most abortions.
EnvironmentAtmospheric river brings rain, wind and snow to Northern CaliforniaDecember 13, 2021 | Chris Hagan | Steve MilneA wind advisory is in effect Monday and officials are advising against mountain travel as an atmospheric river rolls over the Sacramento region and much of Northern California through Tuesday, bringing heavy rain and snow.
EnvironmentLandmark California smog rules target lawn equipment, big rig trucksDecember 12, 2021California’s air board enacted two first-of-their-kind smog rules for trucks and lawn equipment. They’ll cost billions but cut tons of emissions.
Why does California have the highest jobless rate in the country?December 11, 2021California has the highest unemployment rate in the country. Several factors are contributing, including the state’s slow-to-rebound leisure and hospitality sectors.
Sacramento hires first woman as chief of policeDecember 10, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-Tan | Kris HooksKathy Lester, a 27-year veteran of the department, will take over for Chief Daniel Hahn, the city’s first Black police chief who announced his retirement in the summer.
Race and Equity'The Race Epidemic' documentary looks at the rise of hate crimes during the COVID-19 pandemicDecember 10, 2021 | Randol White'The Race Epidemic' took the award for best documentary at the 17th annual Chinese American Film Festival in Los Angeles in November. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Supreme Court refuses to block Texas abortion law as legal fights move forwardDecember 10, 2021The justices allowed the abortion providers' challenges to go ahead against Texas' licensing officials – but not against anyone else. The court also blocked the Justice Department's challenge.
With no exit strategy, Sacramento will keep Roomkey motels for homeless residents open through MarchDecember 10, 2021 | Chris NicholsNearly 300 homeless people remain in the county’s three Project Roomkey motels. Officials say the lack of affordable housing continues to make it difficult to connect them with permanent homes.
