Some living in 209 area code will need to switch to 350May 24, 2022 | Rich IbarraThe 209 area code stretches from El Dorado County down to just past Merced.
Health CareA Sacramento County nonprofit is offering to pay $3,000 worth of bills if you test positive for COVID-19 at their clinicMay 24, 2022The program, offered by Asian Resources, Inc., ends on June 30 and covers up to $3,000 of bills, including rent, utilities and internet. The nonprofit will also provide prepared meals.
Texas community struggles with second-deadliest school shooting in U.S. historyMay 24, 2022A gunman killed at least 21 people on Tuesday at a Texas elementary school, most of whom were young schoolchildren, state officials said.
Health CareMonkeypox case confirmed in Sacramento CountyMay 24, 2022 | Chris Hagan | Kris HooksThe announcement comes as a rare outbreak of the disease continues to move around the globe. A White House official told NPR on Monday that the risk to the general public is low.
Study: Cal State system needs to increase staff payMay 23, 2022New study concludes that the nation’s largest university system underpays non-faculty staff
Health CareCalifornia debates opening supervised sites for people to use drugsMay 23, 2022Advocates of the proposal say it would prevent overdoses, slow the spread of HIV and inspire drug users to seek help, while proponents say safe injection sites would create an "open drug scene."
Health CareRare monkeypox outbreak in U.K., Europe and U.S.: What is it and should we worry?May 23, 2022The cases point to possible sexual transmission of this cousin of smallpox — a previously unknown method of spread for monkeypox.
Environment‘Everyone loses’: Sacramento Valley struggles to survive unprecedented water cutsMay 23, 2022Sacramento Valley growers protected for decades by their water rights are suffering for the first time during this record-breaking drought.
State GovernmentThree Democrats square off to represent Sacramento in the state SenateMay 23, 2022 | Scott RoddThe district includes the city of Sacramento and its surrounding neighborhoods, stretching north to Elverta and south to Elk Grove. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Triple-digit temperatures, strong winds bring increased fire risk to Sacramento Valley through Wednesday morningMay 23, 2022 | Chris HaganA new red flag warning for increased wildfire risk will be in effect throughout the Sacramento Valley, Delta and foothills starting Monday at 11 a.m. and running through 11 a.m. Wednesday.
