Coronavirus: Activities (Things to do at home)
Aerospace Museum Of California Set To Reopen Outdoor ExhibitsIt’s a small step towards the new normal, but a giant leap for the Aerospace Museum of California, which plans to take flight with its outdoor exhibits on Thursday.
What’s The Coronavirus Risk? Infectious Disease Expert Weighs In On Popular Summer ActivitiesFrom the beach to dining out, Memorial Day marks the kick-off to summer, but your favorite outings now all come with risks.
Memorial Day Service Cancelled At Dixon Veterans’ CemeteryA veterans' cemetery in Dixon was forced to cancel its Memorial Day service because of the pandemic.
People Sneaking In A Holiday Weekend Getaway During PandemicAAA says holiday travel will hit a record low because of the pandemic, but for those traveling, there's a silver lining. Gasbuddy says gas prices will be the lowest since 2003.
Coronavirus: Battle (Developments in the fight against coronavirus)
Basketball Legend Patrick Ewing Hospitalized With CoronavirusBasketball Hall-of-Famer Patrick Ewing announced on Friday that he has been hospitalized with the coronavirus. The head coach of Georgetown's men's basketball team is "under care and isolated at a local hospital," according to a statement on Twitter.
Are Nursing Homes Under-Reporting COVID-19 Cases?As it stands, at least two out of five COVID-19 deaths (1,171/3032) in California are linked to nursing homes.
16 Deaths In Coronavirus Outbreak At Turlock Nursing Home; 100 Residents, 50 Workers Test PositiveA Turlock nursing home is now reporting 16 coronavirus-related deaths after a large outbreak at the facility.
Stay Home: A Wife’s Plea To The Public After Husband Battles CoronavirusFrom barely breathing to hospital hero, a Lincoln man is at home recovering after a tough battle with coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Crime (Crime related to the coronavirus)
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.
Police: Suspect Stole Truck 13 Minutes After Getting Released On $0 Bail OrderDeputies say a man stole a vehicle just 13 minutes after he was released from criminal custody in Napa County Friday.
Trespassing On El Dorado Hills Hotspot Heaven Could Get You $1,000 FineEl Dorado County deputies are slapping major fines on people trying to get to Heaven, private land in El Dorado Hills that has been a known teen hotspot for decades overlooking the Sacramento Valley.
Targeted For Toilet Paper: Lockeford Business Owner Catches Thief On CameraThe cafe owner caught a man smashing her car window and taking off with bath tissue, precious cargo that’s hard for most people to find amid coronavirus panic buying.
Coronavirus: Education (Learning at home)
How To Help Children With ADHD Thrive In A Virtual SchoolhouseAn ADHD coach and educator share how parents can help their kids thrive in remote learning, balance homeschooling with a neurodivergent child while working from home and work through frustrations together.
Large Group Of Lincoln High Grads Ignore Social Distancing Orders To Pose For Class PhotoIn an effort to not miss out on tradition, nearly 100 students crowded together Sunday to take group pictures.
Split Classes? Half Days? What Will School Look Like In September?For many parents turned pandemic home school teachers, summer can’t come soon enough. But what is the likelihood that distance learning will continue in the fall?
Sacramento State Grads Unsure About Future As Pandemic Continues OnCollege graduates in 2020 are missing out not only on a ceremony but in some cases, that first job after finishing four years of higher education.
Coronavirus: Health (Mental and physical health and well-being)
What’s The Coronavirus Risk? Infectious Disease Expert Weighs In On Popular Summer ActivitiesFrom the beach to dining out, Memorial Day marks the kick-off to summer, but your favorite outings now all come with risks.
Coronavirus Pandemic Causing California Kids To Fall Behind On VaccinationsWhile California's stay-at-home order has slowed the spread of the coronavirus, it's also caused many children to fall behind on their recommended vaccinations.
Health Officials Double Down On Warnings About Mass Gatherings As States Reopen More VenuesJust as more Americans are allowed to visit beaches, attend church indoors or eat inside a restaurant, health officials say gathering in large groups could send states back to where they started.
Expect More Cases Of Strange Coronavirus Syndrome In Kids, Doctors WarnParents, hospitals and clinics should expect to see more cases of a mystifying condition that seems to be affecting children after a bout with coronavirus, doctors said Wednesday.
Coronavirus: Health Workers (Those on the front lines of the pandemic)
16 Deaths In Coronavirus Outbreak At Turlock Nursing Home; 100 Residents, 50 Workers Test PositiveA Turlock nursing home is now reporting 16 coronavirus-related deaths after a large outbreak at the facility.
Carmichael Doctor Returns Home From Coronavirus Frontlines In NYCIt was a hero's welcome at Sacramento International Airport on Sunday for a local doctor arriving home from assisting on the coronavirus frontlines in New York City.
Mask Sterilization Unit Deployed In Northern CaliforniaAn N95 mask sterilization unit has been deployed in Northern California.
Local Doctor Hopes YouTube Post Reinforces Need To Wear Masks And Social Distance“I felt safer in a hospital surrounded by patients with COVID than I did inside Target,” Dr. Vanessa Walker, a pulmonary and critical care provider, said in her YouTube video.
Coronavirus: Inmates (Those incarcerated during the pandemic)
Sacramento County Jail Inmate Released After Testing Positive For CoronavirusAn inmate at the Sacramento County Main Jail was released from custody after testing positive for the coronavirus, CBS13 confirmed after obtaining an internal email sent to a defense attorney from a federal prosecutor.
California Reports 1st Prison Inmate Death Caused By CoronavirusCalifornia corrections officials announced Sunday the first prison inmate death from complications related to coronavirus.
Coronavirus Update: Over 200 CDCR Inmates, Employees Test PositiveThe California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced that 115 inmates and 88 employees in their facilities have tested positive for coronavirus as of April 18.
Coronavirus Concerns: Approx. 300 Inmates In Stanislaus County To Be Released Following Statewide Bail OrderApproximately 300 inmates in Stanislaus County will be released on Monday as a result of a statewide emergency order that set bail at zero for lower-level offenses to mitigate the spread of coronavirus in jail populations, the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office confirmed 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)
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.
Some Internships Canceled, Others Give Students Virtual ExperienceWith the majority of companies still working from home, students are missing out on crucial experience before graduating, but some companies are still finding a way to provide virtual experiences for students.
Businesses Ponder Permanent Work-From-Home ArrangementsThe pandemic has forced employers to examine work-at-home arrangements and some say they'll shift to a telecommuting model permanently.
Coronavirus Leadership (Stories about those in power during through the pandemic)
Governor’s Increased Spending Draws Concern From LawmakersCalifornia lawmakers delivered a stern rebuke to Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday for his coronavirus spending, saying he is sidestepping the Legislature in his decision to take an extra $1.8 billion from the state's dwindling coffers.
Governor Newsom Walks Back Tough Stance On Which Counties Should ReopenThe coronavirus lockdown came fast and furious, and so did calls for reopening.
California Lawmakers Balk At Newsom $2.9 B Spending RequestCalifornia lawmakers are balking at a request from Gov. Gavin Newsom to let him spend another $2.9 billion on coronavirus-related expenses with little oversight.
Newsom Says California Budget Deficit Is Direct Result Of PandemicGov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday said the nearly $54 billion budget deficit California is facing is a direct result of the impact from the coronavirus pandemic and not because of existing financial troubles.
Coronavirus Outreach (People helping others)
Aerospace Museum Of California Set To Reopen Outdoor ExhibitsIt’s a small step towards the new normal, but a giant leap for the Aerospace Museum of California, which plans to take flight with its outdoor exhibits on Thursday.
Police Investigating Reported Shooting In Lincoln NeighborhoodPolice say this is a shooting investigation. Officers reportedly heard additional shots after they arrived on the scene.
California GOP Lawmaker Loses Duties After Harassment FoundOfficials removed a lame-duck California state lawmaker from his committee assignments on Wednesday after investigators found that he twice sexually harassed women, including by insinuating that he could help one politically if she went home with him.
Stockton Father Makes First Court Appearance After 7-Year-Old Daughter Found Dead In GarageA Stockton father accused of torturing his daughter was arraigned via video conference Wednesday in San Joaquin County.
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)
Aerospace Museum Of California Set To Reopen Outdoor ExhibitsIt’s a small step towards the new normal, but a giant leap for the Aerospace Museum of California, which plans to take flight with its outdoor exhibits on Thursday.
Police Investigating Reported Shooting In Lincoln NeighborhoodPolice say this is a shooting investigation. Officers reportedly heard additional shots after they arrived on the scene.
California GOP Lawmaker Loses Duties After Harassment FoundOfficials removed a lame-duck California state lawmaker from his committee assignments on Wednesday after investigators found that he twice sexually harassed women, including by insinuating that he could help one politically if she went home with him.
Stockton Father Makes First Court Appearance After 7-Year-Old Daughter Found Dead In GarageA Stockton father accused of torturing his daughter was arraigned via video conference Wednesday in San Joaquin County.
Coronavirus: Survivors (Those who've beaten the virus)
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.
‘Anybody Could Get This’: Yolo County’s First Coronavirus Patient Speaks OutMarilyn Stebbins is a wife, an avid runner, a pharmacist, and her latest title is coronavirus survivor. She wants her story to be a learning point for everyone.
Coronavirus: Testing
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.
‘Anybody Could Get This’: Yolo County’s First Coronavirus Patient Speaks OutMarilyn Stebbins is a wife, an avid runner, a pharmacist, and her latest title is coronavirus survivor. She wants her story to be a learning point for everyone.
Coronavirus: Uplift (Feel-good)
A Cinderella Story: Stockton Teen’s Stolen Sparkly Sneakers Returned HomeThey may not be ruby red, but a Stockton teen's sparkly slippers are back in her hands again, days after someone stole them off her family's doorstep.
Loomis Family United With Newborn Baby Born Via Surrogate In UkraineAfter weeks of waiting, a California couple was happy to bring their newborn daughter home after she was born to a surrogate mom in Ukraine – but the coronavirus didn’t make it easy.
Grass Valley Animal Sanctuary Rescuing 1,000 Chickens From Iowa Egg Farm Facing Pandemic StrugglesA Grass Valley animal sanctuary is rescuing 1,000 chickens from an Iowa egg farm facing struggles amid the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Dear Stranger’ Letter Exchange Delivering Messages Of Hope In SacramentoDear Stranger, Sacramento is a project connecting people together during the coronavirus pandemic by delivering messages of hope and sharing stories through letters.