Coronavirus: Activities (Things to do at home)
Local Church Meets Outdoors For First In-Person Service Since Social Distancing Orders BeganA Sacramento area church met in Del Paso Heights for in-person services for the first time since March.
Auburn Drive-In Weekend Concert Aims To Give People Live Music At A DistanceMore than a hundred people gathered at the Gold Country Fairgrounds on Saturday as part of a three-day drive-in weekend concert. The event’s goal doubled as a way to enjoy music amid the COVID-19 pandemic while raising money for the local fair.
Stockton Offers No-Cost Temporary Outdoor Permits For Personal Care ServicesThe City of Stockton announced on Thursday that no-cost temporary outdoor permits are being offered so that businesses offering personal care services such as barbershops and nail salons can operate outside.
‘Love Yuba Like A Local’: Advocates Urge Visitors To Respect The RiverWith limited things to do this summer, more people are getting outside. But some locals say even that is getting out of hand.
Coronavirus: Battle (Developments in the fight against coronavirus)
US Senators Introduce Bill That Would Provide Masks For All AmericansAll Americans could have access to high-quality, reusable masks, thanks to a new bill introduced into the U.S. Senate on Tuesday.
US Sees Early Signs That New Coronavirus Cases May Have Hit PlateauAfter weeks of sharp increases, there are some signs that new coronavirus cases in the United States may be plateauing at a high daily rate.
South Lake Tahoe Closing Boat Ramp To Discourage Visitors Possibly Spreading CoronavirusIn the wake of a recent spike in COVID-19 cases in South Lake Tahoe, the city announced Wednesday it would be closing its boat ramp.
Modesto Homeless Facility Experiences Coronavirus OutbreakA coronavirus outbreak has occurred at a homeless facility in Modesto.
Coronavirus: Crime (Crime related to the coronavirus)
With The Zero Bail Order Expiring, What’s Being Done To Protect Jails From Coronavirus?In the small town of Auburn, people like Juliette Dubose are relieved the zero bail order will soon expire.
Online Shopping Scams Top List Of Coronavirus-Related Fraud Reports In CaliforniaOnline scams related to COVID-19 are the number one complaint from California consumers, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Judicial Council Ends COVID-19 Emergency $0 Bail OrderAs California continues to reopen across counties, the Judicial Council of California voted to end the COVID-19 emergency bail schedule, effective June 20.
Policing During Pandemic: Deputies Busy Protecting Community From Re-Offenders During Zero Bail OrderCalifornia’s zero bail order is leading to re-arrests in several counties.
Coronavirus: Education (Learning at home)
Which Schools Can Apply For In-Person Class Waivers?Which schools and counties can apply for a waiver to return to in-person classes? And how many plan to?
Parents, Teachers React To State Paving Path For Elementary Schools To ReopenCalifornia elementary schools that are ready to open their doors may get the green light from the state after new guidelines from the California Department of Public Health were released Monday.
Learning Curve: Prioritizing Students’ Social And Emotional Health NeedsMental health impacts remain a symptom of the COVID-19 pandemic, months after it began. This crisis mixed with distance learning has its own effects on students when not in the classroom.
California Releases Guidance On Elementary School WaiversAs some students returned to distance learning Monday, the state released new guidance for elementary schools seeking to resume in-person learning.
Coronavirus: Health (Mental and physical health and well-being)
5 Ways The Coronavirus Changed How We Eat Fast FoodFrom what we buy to what we drink, coronavirus has upended all aspects of our lives. It's also apparent in what we eat, notably at the country's top fast-food chains.
Covid-19 Can Be A Prolonged Illness, Even For Young Adults, CDC Report SaysCovid-19 can be a prolonged illness, even among young adults without underlying chronic medical conditions, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday.
Midtown’s Cantina Alley Closes For 2 Weeks After Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19Midtown's Cantina Alley in Sacramento announced a temporary two-week closure after an employee tested positive for the coronavirus.
Highly Rated Woodland Nursing Home Hit Hard By CoronavirusA Woodland nursing home hit hard by a deadly coronavirus outbreak is a highly rated facility. But even with a good track record, it wasn't prepared to combat the coronavirus when it arrived.
Coronavirus: Health Workers (Those on the front lines of the pandemic)
Travis AFB Medical Team Helping Lodi Memorial With Coronavirus SurgeThe COVID-19 pandemic has changed the face of healthcare all across the nation. In San Joaquin County, which is now considered a hotspot, help has arrived from the Department of Defense.
Carmichael Rehab Center Reports Uptick In Coronavirus CasesA nursing facility in Carmichael has reported an uptick in cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.
State Reaching Back Out To Recruit Qualified Staff For California Health CorpsBoth San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties say they're running out of traditional ICU beds and need more staff, so where are the state's touted Health Corps workers?
California Health Corps Questions Remain Unanswered As Hospitals Face COVID-19 SurgesSurgery nurses stood alongside their families outside of UC Davis Medical Center Thursday in a call for help. They say coronavirus cases are surging but there is not enough staff to respond.
Coronavirus: Inmates (Those incarcerated during the pandemic)
Convicted Murderer Serving 84-Years-To-Life In Prison, Terebea Williams, Released Over Coronavirus FearsA convicted killer has been set free as the state tries to reduce the spread of COVID-19 behind bars, and now the family of the victim is furious.
Santiago Cruz, Inmate Serving 125-Years-To-Life In Prison, Released Due To CoronavirusA California inmate who was serving a 125-year-to-life sentence for arson and making threats to rape and kill is being released from prison because of COVID-19.
2 Arrested In Plumas County Released After Positive Test Following Butte County COVID-19 ExposureTwo people arrested in Plumas County were released from custody after one of them claimed they were possibly exposed to the virus at the Butte County Jail a week prior and then testing positive, the Plumas County Sheriff's Office announced on Saturday.
2 More San Quentin Inmates Die From Coronavirus Upping Death Count To 9Two more prisoners of San Quentin State Prison died Saturday from complications related to the coronavirus, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced on Sunday.
Coronavirus: Isolation (Coping with the Public Health Order)
Coronavirus Update: Yolo County Extends Shelter-In-Place Order Until May 31The shelter-in-place order implemented by Yolo County to help slow the spread of COVID-19 will continue for at least another month.
Four Weeks In, Some Feeling Fatigue From Coronavirus Shelter-In-Place OrderIt was exactly four weeks ago, a Thursday afternoon, when Governor Newsom declared an emergency shelter-in-place order for all Californians.
Coronavirus Crisis: Dozens Protest Stay-At-Home Order In SonoraPeople in the small town of Sonora are saying enough is enough.
Easy Vegetarian Ideas For Your Next Quarantine DinnerEasy vegetarian dinner ideas to make while social distancing at home.
Coronavirus: Jobs (Employment and unemployment)
Hair Salons, Barber Shops And Gym Owners Upset With Latest Closure OrdersIt’s another round in the heavy-weight fight to stop the spread of COVID-19. Amid great disappointment, there’s more understanding.
EDD Working To Hire 1,800 Employees During PandemicTo help process the millions of unemployment claims made during the coronavirus pandemic, the Employment Development Department is hiring 1,800 new staff over the next several weeks.
Newsom’s Proposed Budget Cuts Includes 10 Percent Pay Cut For State WorkersA portion of Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposed $6.1 billion state budget cuts includes a proposed 10% pay cut for all state workers.
Visit Sacramento Cuts Staff As Tourism Remains At A StandstillFifteen employees were let go. More have been furloughed.
Coronavirus Leadership (Stories about those in power during through the pandemic)
19,000 More Americans Could Die From COVID-19 In The Next 20 Days, CDC Composite Forecast ShowsPublic health experts are pleading for Americans to wear masks and not let their guard down as social gatherings are fueling the nationwide crisis.
Rancho Cordova Leaders Consider Sales Tax Increase To Make Up For Pandemic LossesIf voters approve it, the new sales tax would be 8.75%, the same as Sacramento city's tax, but a full percentage point higher than Sacramento County's sales tax.
California Lawmakers Advance 3 Bills Spurred By CoronavirusCalifornia lawmakers on Wednesday advanced several bills spurred by the coronavirus, including one designed to aid food sector employees and another to stockpile personal protective equipment so the state isn't caught short again.
California Withholds Virus Money From 2 Defiant CitiesGov. Gavin Newsom is using new powers to withhold money from two cities in California’s Central Valley that are defying his health orders by allowing all businesses to open during the pandemic.
Coronavirus Outreach (People helping others)
14-Year-Old Boy Dies After Accidental Shooting In Auburn; Gun’s Owner ArrestedA man is under arrest after a teenager apparently got ahold of his gun and accidentally shot and killed himself.
Bicycle Violation Leads To Man’s Arrest In Stockton; Mask, Modified Replica Firearm FoundDeputies discovered a Halloween mask and a replica firearm on a man they stopped for a bicycle violation in Stockton.
Mountain Lion Spotted At Golf Course In ModestoPolice are warning residents in Modesto about a mountain lion that was spotted near a golf course.
‘Toughest Test These Guys Have Faced So Far,’ Says Dottie Pepper On PGA Championship At TPC Harding ParkThe PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park begins an incredible 11-month stretch for the PGA Tour, with career-making possibilities.
Coronavirus: Pets
Stressed Pets: How To Stop It Now And When You Go Back To WorkNot all of our pets are thrilled we're home 24/7: Here's how to recognize signs of stressed pets, help them, and prepare our pets for when we return to work.
With No Tourists Around, Animals At Yosemite Are ‘Having A Party’Being cooped up at home is no fun for humans, but bears are making the most of the extra space at California's shuttered Yosemite National Park.
Wildlife Rescue Group Bombarded With Calls For Help Amid Coronavirus Stay-At-Home OrderA local wildlife rescue group has been bombarded with calls about animals in distress after they say coronavirus concerns have nearly shut down the county and state agencies that usually help.
Coronavirus: Science (Developments in the science behind the pandemic)
14-Year-Old Boy Dies After Accidental Shooting In Auburn; Gun’s Owner ArrestedA man is under arrest after a teenager apparently got ahold of his gun and accidentally shot and killed himself.
Bicycle Violation Leads To Man’s Arrest In Stockton; Mask, Modified Replica Firearm FoundDeputies discovered a Halloween mask and a replica firearm on a man they stopped for a bicycle violation in Stockton.
Mountain Lion Spotted At Golf Course In ModestoPolice are warning residents in Modesto about a mountain lion that was spotted near a golf course.
‘Toughest Test These Guys Have Faced So Far,’ Says Dottie Pepper On PGA Championship At TPC Harding ParkThe PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park begins an incredible 11-month stretch for the PGA Tour, with career-making possibilities.
Coronavirus: Survivors (Those who've beaten the virus)
‘It Felt Like I Was Living A Nightmare’: Turlock Family Healthy Once Again After COVID-19 BattleA Turlock family is happy to be healthy and at home after a rocky couple of months battling COVID-19.
Coronavirus Survivor Thanks Medical Staff After 64 Days In The HosptialAfter 64 days in the hospital battling COVID-19, 61-year old Tom Norberg is counting his blessings.
Turlock Man Shares Story Of Survival After 25 Days In ICU With CoronavirusA Turlock man who was in the ICU for 25 days with coronavirus is sharing his story of survival.
Fair Oaks Coronavirus Survivor Says Remdesivir Helped Save His LifeThe federal government is touting the drug remdesivir as a possible treatment for coronavirus and one Fair Oaks man says the drug helped to save his life.
Coronavirus: Testing
‘It Felt Like I Was Living A Nightmare’: Turlock Family Healthy Once Again After COVID-19 BattleA Turlock family is happy to be healthy and at home after a rocky couple of months battling COVID-19.
Coronavirus Survivor Thanks Medical Staff After 64 Days In The HosptialAfter 64 days in the hospital battling COVID-19, 61-year old Tom Norberg is counting his blessings.
Turlock Man Shares Story Of Survival After 25 Days In ICU With CoronavirusA Turlock man who was in the ICU for 25 days with coronavirus is sharing his story of survival.
Fair Oaks Coronavirus Survivor Says Remdesivir Helped Save His LifeThe federal government is touting the drug remdesivir as a possible treatment for coronavirus and one Fair Oaks man says the drug helped to save his life.
Coronavirus: Uplift (Feel-good)
Elk Grove Barber Staying Afloat After Suffering Heartbreaking LossA local barber is trying to keep his business afloat under the most difficult circumstances. Not only is he dealing with COVID-19 disruptions, but also a heartbreaking loss.
Drive-Thru ‘Burner’ Art Festival Brings Hundreds Of People Practicing Social DistancingAs more places are getting closed and events are being canceled, one group is still trying to keep the spirit of summer alone with a drive-thru festival.
Pandemic Pay It Forward: Sacramento State Student Using Unemployment Stimulus Money To Help OthersA Sacramento State student isn't just reading or hearing about people in need, she's doing something about it.
Drive-In Country Concert To Be Held At Gold Country FairgroundsThe Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn is planning a drive-in concert next month.