Health CareCalifornia schools try to outrace Covid outbreaksMay 27, 2022Even with covid cases rising as schools head into the final stretch of the academic year, most California districts have not moved toward reinstating mask mandates.
Sacramento County is exploring plans for new homeless shelters. But will they ever get built?May 27, 2022 | Chris NicholsFollowing numerous calls from residents worried about proposed homeless shelter sites, the county issued a news release saying no decision would be made without extensive community input.
Texas shooting live updates: Officials reveal more details about how the Uvalde school shooting unfoldedMay 26, 2022An 18-year-old resident of Uvalde, Texas, has been identified as the gunman and is dead, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said at a news conference.
EnvironmentCalifornia wants to force insurers to reward homeowners for fireproofing homesMay 26, 2022New rules proposed by California’s Department of Insurance would require insurers to take homeowners’ efforts to reduce wildfire risk into account when setting premiums. But they would still allow non-renewals.
Health CareMonkeypox isn't like COVID-19 — and that's a good thingMay 25, 2022Although monkeypox's recent spread has caused concern, its similarities to smallpox have given the public health world a head start on combating it.
What to say to kids when the news is scaryMay 25, 2022Whether a school shooting or a deadly tornado, scary events in the news can leave parents struggling to know when — and how — they should talk with their kids about it.
State GovernmentNewsom, lawmakers vow to speed up gun control bills after Texas school shootingMay 25, 2022 | Nicole NixonNewsom is sponsoring a bill that would allow residents to sue gun makers and sellers for damages if their weapons are used illegally. The governor said he wants to sign it and other gun control measures by the end of June.
EnvironmentTribes, environmental groups demand better management of the Bay-DeltaMay 24, 2022 | Manola SecairaThe San Francisco Bay and San Joaquin-Sacramento Delta have seen declining numbers of salmon and an uptick in harmful algal blooms in recent years.
EnvironmentGoing electric: California car mandate would hit mechanics hardMay 24, 2022About 32,000 California mechanics would lose jobs by 2040 under the proposed gas-powered car phaseout. Electric companies would gain workers.
Sacramento renters have to earn twice the state’s minimum wage to afford average apartment, report findsMay 24, 2022 | Chris NicholsThe average monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Sacramento County rose from nearly $1,400 to $1,625 from 2020 to 2021, according to California Housing Partnership.
