Coronavirus: Activities (Things to do at home)
Evangeline’s Experiences Surge In Costume Customers Despite PandemicHalloween may be on hold in some aspects because of the pandemic, but that doesn't mean you can't look the part. Evangeline's Costume Mansion in Old Sacramento was so busy Saturday they had to ask customers to wait outside.
A Very Different Halloween Will Be Upon Us Due To The PandemicHalloween, a holiday that brings Americans together over a shared love for candy and costumes, will look very different during the pandemic.
Airbnb Bans One-Night Halloween Weekend Reservations To Stop Parties, Spread Of COVIDThe company announced on Friday that it is banning one-night Airbnb reservations over the Halloween weekend for entire home listings in the US and Canada.
Newsom Wavers On Theme Park Opening Rules Amid PressureFacing mounting pressure to let theme parks such as Disneyland reopen amid the pandemic, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday delayed new operating rules after industry leaders criticized his administration's initial plans.
Coronavirus: Battle (Developments in the fight against coronavirus)
COVID-19 Death Rate Once Again Rising In U.S.Deaths per day from the coronavirus in the U.S. are on the rise again, just as health experts had feared, and cases are climbing in nearly every state, despite assurances from President Donald Trump over the weekend that “we're rounding the turn, we're doing great.”
Expert: As Daily Infections Hit About 60K, US Nearing ‘Rapid Acceleration’ Of COVID CasesUS Covid-19 cases will begin to rapidly accelerate in about a week, a leading health expert says, as the country's daily averages keep climbing toward the summer's peak and several states are setting hospitalization records.
Trump Could Leave Hospital As Early As Monday, Doctors SayPresident Trump has "continued to improve" and respond to treatment for COVID-19 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, his doctors said Sunday, suggesting he could return to the White House as early as Monday if he continues to make progress.
Former Reagan Staff Member Gives Inside Look At Potential COVID Panic In White HouseThe confusion and panic of what those in the White House may be feeling at this very moment are familiar for Doug Elmets, an assistant press secretary to former President Ronald Reagan when he was shot in 1981.
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)
Elk Grove Students Could Return To School Soon If Sacramento County Moves Into Orange TierSacramento's largest school district could soon have an answer as to when they reopen.
Elk Grove Unified In-Person Learning Plan Contingent On Sacramento County Moving To Orange TierElk Grove Unified School District says its in-person learning proposal is contingent on Sacramento County moving into the orange tier by next week
‘You Have To Get Creative’: Distance Learning Throwing A Wrench In ReadingSome parents are scared their kids are falling behind while distance learning, especially when it comes to reading.
Stockton Unified Plans To Bring Small Groups Of Students Back On-Campus Next MonthThe Stockton Unified School District says students could start returning to campus next month.
Coronavirus: Health (Mental and physical health and well-being)
CDC Thanksgiving Guidelines: How To Stay COVID-Free Over The HolidayThanksgiving is right around the corner – and if public health agencies have their way – celebrations this year promise to be extremely different from past years, as the coronavirus surges in states across the country.
Health Experts Stress Precautions Even During Outdoor GatheringsPresident Donald Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis has health experts stressing even outdoor gatherings can be risky. It raises even more concerns as California continues to reopen.
CDC Identifies New Covid-19 Syndrome In Adults Similar To MIS-C In KidsAdults can sometimes suffer from dangerous symptoms that resemble a coronavirus-linked syndrome in children, researchers with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.
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.
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)
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.
California Announces First COVID-Related Death At Folsom State PrisonA Folsom State Prison inmate has become the first at the facility to die from what appears to be coronavirus-related complications, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced on Sunday.
27th San Quentin Inmate Dies From COVID ComplicationsAnother San Quentin State Prison inmate – now the 27th – has died from coronavirus-related complications, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced on Saturday.
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)
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.
Got COVID At Work? Before You File A Claim, Be Prepared To Answer These QuestionsIf you get COVID-19 at work and plan to file a workers comp claim, be prepared to answer these questions.
Modesto Company Holds Drive-Thru Job Fair To Help Get People Back Into WorkforceBBSI Modesto held a drive-thru job fair on Thursday at the parking lot located at 1625 I Street.
Coronavirus Leadership (Stories about those in power during through the pandemic)
Gov. Newsom Lays Out Timeline For COVID-19 Vaccine In CaliforniaGov. Gavin Newsom said Monday a coronavirus vaccine could be available in California as early as next month, but most people won’t be able to get it that fast.
California Eases Virus Restrictions, Allows Up To 3 Households To SocializeCalifornia is easing its coronavirus restrictions to allow up to three households to socialize outdoors, an expansion of rules aimed at people tempted to have even larger gatherings around Halloween, Thanksgiving and end-of-year holidays, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday.
Pres. Trump Shuts Down COVID Relief Talks Until After The ElectionPresident Trump shut down negotiations between the White House and House Democrats over a new coronavirus relief bill, sending stocks tumbling with a series of tweets announcing he had "instructed my representatives to stop negotiating until after the election."
Gov. Newsom Vetoes Bill To Aid Low-Income ImmigrantsGov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have authorized California to give low-income immigrants $600 to buy groceries.
Coronavirus Outreach (People helping others)
Toyota Adds 1.5M US Vehicles To Recalls For Engine StallingToyota is adding 1.5 million U.S. vehicles to recalls from early this year to fix fuel pumps that can fail and cause engines to stall.
Solano County Sees Its 1st Person With COVID-19, Flu Co-InfectionHealth officials in Solano County say they’ve confirmed their first case of a person testing positive for both COVID-19 and the flu.
2 Men Hurt In Arden Arcade ShootingAuthorities are investigating after a shooting left two people hurt in Arden Arcade late Wednesday night.
Highway 50 Echo Summit Sidehill Viaduct Work Officially Complete, Caltrans SaysWork is now officially complete on the Echo Summit Sidehill Viaduct project, Caltrans announced on Thursday.
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)
Toyota Adds 1.5M US Vehicles To Recalls For Engine StallingToyota is adding 1.5 million U.S. vehicles to recalls from early this year to fix fuel pumps that can fail and cause engines to stall.
Solano County Sees Its 1st Person With COVID-19, Flu Co-InfectionHealth officials in Solano County say they’ve confirmed their first case of a person testing positive for both COVID-19 and the flu.
2 Men Hurt In Arden Arcade ShootingAuthorities are investigating after a shooting left two people hurt in Arden Arcade late Wednesday night.
Highway 50 Echo Summit Sidehill Viaduct Work Officially Complete, Caltrans SaysWork is now officially complete on the Echo Summit Sidehill Viaduct project, Caltrans announced on Thursday.
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)
80-Year-Old Folsom Artist Takes Big Risk, Opens New Studio Amid PandemicTony Herbst is 80 years old and after three years of practice, he’s decided to open his own art studio.
Stockton Teen Starts Business Cleaning For Others In The CommunityTreyvon the high school athlete is now Treyvon the young businessman.
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.