Health CareSacramento Expands COVID-19 Testing In Underserved Neighborhoods As Racial Justice Protests ContinueJune 8, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaAs thousands pack into Sacramento’s downtown to protest the police killing of George Floyd in Minnesota, the spread of coronavirus is even more likely. It’s one reason experts say new testing sites in Sacramento’s underserved areas are so crucial.
Mayor Darrell Steinberg: Sacramento Will Not Disband Police ForceJune 8, 2020 | Chris HaganSacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg said the city will not pursue disbanding the police force, as Minneapolis is looking to do, but is interested in finding ways to limit the number of 911 calls officers respond to.
In Wake Of Protests, Democrats To Unveil Police Reform LegislationJune 8, 2020Congressional Democrats will unveil legislation Monday to install wide-ranging reforms for police departments across the country. It could face Republican opposition.
At Reno Black Lives Matter Vigil, Attendees Urge Peaceful ActionJune 7, 2020 | Bert JohnsonA vigil marking the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Sparks resident Miciah Lee at the hands of police focused on voter engagement, local politics and community.
No Arrests In Sacramento Overnight As Protests Planned For SundayJune 7, 2020Sacramento Police reported no arrests or incidents Saturday evening, the first without a curfew since Monday. Protests are planned Sunday in Sacramento and Folsom.
PHOTOS: Thousands March Saturday In Sacramento To Protest Racism, Police BrutalityJune 6, 2020 | Andrew NixonThe demonstration began at the Golden 1 Center downtown, then went east toward City Hall, before gathering at Cesar Chavez Plaza.
Sacramento Lifts Curfew Order Starting Saturday Night, Ends National Guard DeploymentJune 6, 2020 | Chris Hagan | Sarah Mizes-TanCity Council has voted to lift Sacramento’s emergency curfew that was put in place Monday. The deployment of the National Guard will also end at midnight tonight.
Saturday Protest Updates: Thousands March In Sacramento For Racial Justice, City Lifts CurfewJune 6, 2020After massive crowds in the morning, demonstrators protesting racism and police brutality returned to downtown Sacramento this evening. Earlier in the day, the city voted to end its curfew, and announced police would no longer use carotid holds.
George Floyd Updates: Demonstrators Take Protest To Mayor Darrell Steinberg's NeighborhoodJune 5, 2020The demonstration against police brutality in Sacramento left downtown on Friday evening — and visited the neighborhood of Mayor Darrell Steinberg.
Watch: Live Conversation With Dr. Kristee Haggins & Ryan McClinton On Safe Black SpaceJune 5, 2020Watch as CapRadio's Sammy Caiola talks with Dr. Kristee Haggins & Ryan McClinton of Safe Black Space about the current protests, and the systemic oppression and trauma that has led up to this moment in time.
