Southwest cancels 5,400 flights in less than 48 hours in a 'full-blown meltdown'December 27, 2022The disruptions add to chaos that has left people stranded at airports across the country, many of them with little idea of when they can get home or where their bags are.
Curious how Sacramento is spending COVID relief funds? City dashboard breaks it downDecember 22, 2022 | Kristin LamThe city of Sacramento received just over $112 million in coronavirus relief funds from the federal American Rescue Plan Act. A tool shows how the city is spending it.
Homeward Bound! Dog, found 1,600 miles away, will be home for ChristmasDecember 22, 2022The German shepherd mix went missing in October 2021. Now, the friendly pooch is on a cross-country road trip from Kansas to California, back to the family who adopted him as an abandoned puppy.
ACLU lawsuit finds Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office to be illegally detaining undocumented immigrantsDecember 21, 2022 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe lawsuit alleged the county was out of compliance with two state laws — the California Values Act and TRUTH Act — protecting immigrants from deportation.
Tens of thousands remain without power after earthquake in CaliforniaDecember 21, 2022Tens of thousands of homes and businesses along the Northern California coast remained without power Tuesday evening, nearly a day after a powerful quake jolted people and shook homes off foundations.
EnvironmentThe Postal Service pledges to move to an all-electric delivery fleetDecember 21, 2022USPS says it will sharply increase the number of electric-powered delivery trucks — and will go all-electric for new purchases starting in 2026.
Study: Paid family leave in California keeps women in jobsDecember 20, 2022For women with spouses who have serious medical issues, access to paid family leave reduces the likelihood that they leave work, according to a new study.
Sacramento Kings add more lasers to make ‘The Beam’ brighterDecember 20, 2022 | Claire MorganOver the weekend, the purple beam atop the Kings arena got a big upgrade. Owner Vivek Ranadive announced on social media that team leadership “made The Beam a lot brighter, just in time for our 6-game holiday home stand!”
Pandemic catch up: What will it take for left-behind students to learn to read?December 20, 2022Teachers across the state are trying to help students who fell behind in their reading skills during remote learning.
Health CareTips for making holiday gatherings safer (or deciding when to skip them)December 19, 2022 | Janelle SalangaHealth experts share tips on how to keep yourself and your family healthy, so if you choose to gather to celebrate, virus is less likely to join you.
