Coronavirus: Activities (Things to do at home)
Sacramentans Gather To Ring In The New Year Despite COVID RestrictionsThis New Year's Eve, some families made the best of celebrating at home while others spent the evening out on the town.
Dovewood Court Homes Go Dark For Holidays To Amid COVID-19 ConcernsOne of Sacramento County's most popular Christmas light displays is going dark this year in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Diocese Of Sacramento Directs Pastors To Hold Virtual Masses As COVID Cases SurgeThe Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento has directed pastors to provide virtual masses in purple tier counties as coronavirus cases continue to surge throughout the region.
‘A Little Concerning’: Halloween Night Activity At Sacramento Bars Raises EyebrowsLate-night crowds at bars in midtown Sacramento on Halloween night have sparked a bit of coronavirus concern.
Coronavirus: Battle (Developments in the fight against coronavirus)
COVID-19 Variant First Found In UK Detected In Los AngelesCalifornia reported 669 COVID-19 deaths — the second-highest daily death count — on Saturday and the nation's most populous county announced it had detected its first case of a more transmissible strain of the coronavirus
‘We Have An Opportunity’: Minority Groups Prioritized In New COVID-19 Vaccine Trial At UC Davis HealthA third vaccine is being tested in Northern California but UC Davis Health officials are putting out a special call for specific participants. They want minority groups hit hardest by COVID-19 to participate, including the Latino community, Native Americans and African Americans.
Once A Model, California Now Struggles To Tame COVIDAmbulances waited hours for openings to offload coronavirus patients. Overflow patients were moved to hospital hallways and gift shops, even a cafeteria. Refrigerated trucks were on standby, ready to store the dead.
‘Everything Is Just A Little Bit Harder’: Sacramento Firefighter Talks Road To Recovery From COVIDOne Sacramento firefighter is suiting up, putting his lungs to the test – but not just for his job. At just 41, he was diagnosed with COVID-19, and months later, he's still dealing with the long-term effects of the virus.
Coronavirus: Crime (Crime related to the coronavirus)
Yolo County DA’s Office Questioning Safety Of $0 Policy After Woman Re-Arrested 4 TimesYolo County District Attorney’s office is questioning the safety of the zero bail policy after a persistent suspect found herself behind bars three times in four days.
West Sacramento Woman Arrested 3 Times In 4 Days After Being Released On $0 BailThe woman accused of getting a U-Haul stuck in a West Sacramento car wash last week was arrested three times in four days, officials said.
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).
Coronavirus: Education (Learning at home)
State Aims to Get Students Back to Class By February, Parents & Teachers ReactThe clock is ticking towards the end of winter break. In a matter of days, students return to their classrooms - whether virtually or physically - for the start of the second half of the school year.
Virtual Campus Life Redefines College ExperienceCollege life as we know it has changed this year because of the coronavirus. From canceled events to virtual classes, it’s harder than ever for students to find their place and a community.
Students Document History In Unique 2020-2021 School YearbookIn a school year as unique as this one, with distance learning and no school activities on campus, how do students fill a yearbook?
Two Placer County Districts Plan To Bring Students On Campus 5 Days A WeekAs many districts make the move to return to learning from home, two Placer County districts voted to soon be on campus five days a week.
Coronavirus: Health (Mental and physical health and well-being)
Sacramento Mayor Steinberg Denounces Big NYE Party Held At Granite Bay MansionApproximately 100 people were in attendance at a New Year's Eve party in Granite Bay despite an ongoing regional stay-at-home order, a spokesperson for the Placer County Sheriff's Office confirmed on Sunday.
‘Everything Is Just A Little Bit Harder’: Sacramento Firefighter Talks Road To Recovery From COVIDOne Sacramento firefighter is suiting up, putting his lungs to the test – but not just for his job. At just 41, he was diagnosed with COVID-19, and months later, he's still dealing with the long-term effects of the virus.
California Is 1st State To Top 2 Million COVID CasesCalifornia on Wednesday became the first of 50 states to surpass the grim mark of 2 million COVID-19 cases, just six weeks after hitting the one million mark, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
Last-Minute Shoppers Snag Christmas Gifts, Health Experts Weigh In Regarding RisksThe countdown until Christmas continues. With only two days to go, many people headed out to stores to grab last-minute gifts – but in the middle of the pandemic, is it risky to head to the mall?
Coronavirus: Health Workers (Those on the front lines of the pandemic)
State Desperate For More Medical Workers As California Health Corps Volunteers DwindleCalifornia desperately needs more medical workers at facilities swamped by coronavirus patients, but almost no help is coming from a volunteer program that Gov. Gavin Newsom created at the start of the pandemic. An army of 95,000 initially raised their hands, and just 14 are now working in the field.
For Nurses, California’s Coronavirus Outbreak Has A Personal TollA surge following Halloween and Thanksgiving produced record hospitalizations in California, and now the most seriously ill of those patients are dying in unprecedented numbers.
2020 Ends With California Hospitals Struggling To Stay AfloatCalifornia hospitals ended the year on “the brink of catastrophe," a health official said as the pandemic pushed deaths and sickness to staggering levels and some medical centers scrambled to provide oxygen for the critically ill.
Military Medical Personnel Deployed To 2 San Joaquin Hospitals For COVID Treatment AssistanceSan Joaquin County now has the soldiers to fight the battle against the coronavirus, as dozens of military healthcare professionals were deployed to two area hospitals to assist as ICU units are depleted.
Coronavirus: Inmates (Those incarcerated during the pandemic)
Families Of CA Inmates Who’ve Died Of COVID Blame Spread Of Virus On Inmate TransfersFamilies of men incarcerated at Michigan’s Kinross Correctional Facility believed its remote location would spare it from a deadly COVID-19 outbreak. For a while, they seemed to be right.
1 In 5 Inmates In US Has Had COVID, 1,700 Have DiedOne in every five state and federal prisoners in the United States has tested positive for the coronavirus, a rate more than four times as high as the general population. In some states, more than half of prisoners have been infected.
Court Orders State To Release Or Transfer 1,100 San Quentin InmatesA California appeals court has ordered state corrections officials to cut the population of one of the world's most famous prisons to less than half of its designed capacity, citing officials' “deliberate indifference” to the plight of inmates during the coronavirus pandemic.
Court Orders Immediate Release Or Transfer 1,700 San Quentin Prison Inmates Over Virus OutbreakA state appeals court ordered San Quentin State Prison to immediately cut its inmate population by half Tuesday, which would require transferring or releasing about 1,700 inmates, citing the state’s inability to manage a deadly COVID-19 outbreak at the prison.
Coronavirus: Isolation (Coping with the Public Health Order)
Looking To Travel In The US? Here Are The Travel Restrictions By StateWith the Covid-19 pandemic in near constant fluctuation in the United States, the 50 states are having to adapt rapidly with their rules and regulations.
This Is What Happens To Your Body Over Months In IsolationSince the pandemic officially began in March, we've been told staying home is the best way to avoid catching COVID-19, and it is. But life in confinement can cause physical ailments on its own.
UC Davis Study Sheds Light On Pandemic’s Impact To Mental HealthThe COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected people’s daily emotional lives and mental health and it's gotten progressively worse, UC Davis research indicates.
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.
Coronavirus: Jobs (Employment and unemployment)
Stay Home Without Pay Or Expose Co-Workers? COVID Sick-Leave Protections End January 1Starting Friday, millions of Americans may be forced to choose between staying home without pay after being exposed to COVID or risk exposing their coworkers.
More People Stop Seeking Work In California As Virus SurgesMore than 327,000 people stopped looking for work in California last month, a worrisome trend that has clouded the state's economic picture during its worst outbreak of the coronavirus.
California Unemployment Rate Dips As Jobs Regained Despite PandemicMore than a third of the 2.6 million nonfarm jobs California lost to the pandemic in March and April have been regained, state officials said Friday.
Newsom Vetoes Return-To-Work Bill For Many Laid-Off California WorkersGov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that supporters say would have guaranteed many California workers laid off because of the pandemic the right to get their jobs back once economic conditions improve, citing too high a burden on struggling employers.
Coronavirus Leadership (Stories about those in power during through the pandemic)
Northern California Native Aaron Rodgers Publicly Criticizes Gov. Newsom Over His Handling Of The PandemicGreen Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers publicly slammed government leaders, including Governor Gavin Newsom for his handling of the pandemic.
‘We Will Be There By The Early Fall’: Fauci Talks Return To Normalcy With Gov. NewsomIn a virtual conversation with California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci said the general public could potentially begin receiving COVID-19 vaccinations by April and estimated life could begin returning to normal in the early fall of 2021.
House Passes Bill To Increase Stimulus Checks To $2,000The U.S. House of Representatives on Monday voted to pass a bill to increase the $600 stimulus checks to $2,000, with 275 members voting for the bill and 134 voting against it.
Trump Signs COVID-19 Economic Relief PackageThe White House said Sunday night that President Trump signed legislation for $900 billion in coronavirus economic aid and $1.4 trillion in government spending, averting a government shutdown and providing support for millions of Americans.
Coronavirus Outreach (People helping others)
Sunday Security Surrounds State Buildings, Capitol Ahead Of InaugurationBiking around the Capitol, a game of football, all normal activities on a sunny Sunday met with a site you may expect to see in a movie.
Celebrating MLK Message Of Peace Amid Armed Guards And UnrestIt's a day marked with marches, speeches and chants of unity, peace and equality. Now, Martin Luther King Junior Day sits marred by unrest and uncertainty as armed National Guardsmen surround downtown Sacramento.
Sacramento Family Speaks About What They Say Happened During Deadly Shooting Involving Sheriff’s DeputiesA Sacramento family wants answers after their son was killed in a Carmichael shooting involving Sacramento County sheriff's deputies.
Woman Whose State Capitol Protest Permit Was Denied By CHP Says She’ll Try Again After InaugurationThe CHP has denied a permit for a state capitol political rally today, citing both COVID-19 restrictions and the potential for civil unrest.
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)
Sunday Security Surrounds State Buildings, Capitol Ahead Of InaugurationBiking around the Capitol, a game of football, all normal activities on a sunny Sunday met with a site you may expect to see in a movie.
Celebrating MLK Message Of Peace Amid Armed Guards And UnrestIt's a day marked with marches, speeches and chants of unity, peace and equality. Now, Martin Luther King Junior Day sits marred by unrest and uncertainty as armed National Guardsmen surround downtown Sacramento.
Sacramento Family Speaks About What They Say Happened During Deadly Shooting Involving Sheriff’s DeputiesA Sacramento family wants answers after their son was killed in a Carmichael shooting involving Sacramento County sheriff's deputies.
Woman Whose State Capitol Protest Permit Was Denied By CHP Says She’ll Try Again After InaugurationThe CHP has denied a permit for a state capitol political rally today, citing both COVID-19 restrictions and the potential for civil unrest.
Coronavirus: Survivors (Those who've beaten the virus)
Finally Home: Sutter County Man Battling COVID-19 For 83 Days Released From HospitalThe thunderous sound of applause filled the lobby of Adventist Health and Rideout in Marysville, all for a patient who was more than ready to be discharged.
El Dorado County Woman Urges Others To Take Virus Seriously After A Week In ICUA woman who wasn’t worried about the virus is now pleading with people to wear a mask and stay six feet apart.
‘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.
Coronavirus: Testing
Finally Home: Sutter County Man Battling COVID-19 For 83 Days Released From HospitalThe thunderous sound of applause filled the lobby of Adventist Health and Rideout in Marysville, all for a patient who was more than ready to be discharged.
El Dorado County Woman Urges Others To Take Virus Seriously After A Week In ICUA woman who wasn’t worried about the virus is now pleading with people to wear a mask and stay six feet apart.
‘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.
Coronavirus: Uplift (Feel-good)
Pandemic Cleaning Leading More People To Convert Old VHS Tapes To Digital FormYou never know what you’ll find in your attic if you have spare time to clean it. Just ask Richard Martinez.
Busy Sacramento Airport As Holiday Weekend Ends Raises Concerns Of COVID-19 SurgeConcerns over another possible surge in COVID-19 cases are rising as crowds of holiday travelers returned home.
‘Cancer Doesn’t Stop Because COVID Is Here’: Dad Travels World As Bone Marrow CourierScott MacGregor will be sleeping in a camper outside his house during part of the holidays. He isn't in the dog house. He's doing it to keep his family safe.
Secret Santas Caught Red-Handed In Lincoln; Neighbors Welcome Mysterious VisitorsTwo kids in Lincoln are calling themselves the Cookie Ninjas after they were caught on Ring surveillance camera sneaking onto neighbors' porches to drop off holiday goodies.