Coronavirus: Activities (Things to do at home)
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.
Halloween Weekend And Potential COVID Domino EffectThere are safe alternatives to celebrate this Halloween weekend. Some families are staying home creating their own fun.
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.
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)
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)
Learning Curve: Schools, Parents Work To Measure Learning Loss As Distance Learning ContinuesAs the first half of the school year wraps up, it's still unclear how much students may be impacted by distance learning.
Self-Proclaimed Tutors Offering Help – Do Your Homework Before You HireThere are so many self-proclaimed tutors in the age of distance learning, it can be overwhelming to pinpoint the real deal.
Learning Curve: Foster Families In Need Of Distance Learning SupportEvery family could use some extra help with distance learning but there's a special call for support right now. Foster families are struggling more than ever because of the pandemic.
UC Davis Student Tests Positive For COVID; Fraternity Quarantined After Alleged Frat PartyUC Davis announced Saturday that it is isolating some of their fraternity students after a student tested positive for COVID-19 following a party.
Coronavirus: Health (Mental and physical health and well-being)
Stricter Workplace Pandemic Safety Rules Adopted In CaliforniaCalifornia officials on Thursday approved in a 6-0 vote new regulations requiring employers to implement safety measures aimed at limiting the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace, the latest state to adopt stricter rules.
For Every 1 COVID Related Death, 9 People In US Left Grieving, Study SaysHow much of an effect has COVID had on the inhabitants of planet Earth? The coronavirus pandemic has taken the lives of 1.3 million people across the globe and left many more people to grieve their loss.
‘Getting To Be Too Much:’ 2020 Piling On Stressors, Rain Dumping More On Seasonal BluesIf the gloomy skies have you feeling down, you're not alone.
Sacramento County Health Director Takes Questions From Frustrated Business Owners"For the love of God, please don't gather with family and friends from elsewhere just this one Thanksgiving and Christmas."
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)
Ballot Proposal Would Restrict California Governor’s Virus PowersA ballot proposal cleared Thursday to begin collecting thousands of signatures needed to qualify for the ballot would, if approved, prohibit state and local officials from “issuing enforceable orders, regulations or ordinances to address public health emergencies resulting from epidemics, infectious disease outbreaks and similar conditions.”
Will The New COVID Curfew Work Without Enforcement?Since California officials announced they would be issuing a curfew to limit the spread of the coronavirus, local law enforcement agencies have been saying they will not be enforcing it.
‘It’s Hypocrisy’: Neighbors Call Out Governor’s Night Out, Local Lawmakers’ Trip To Maui Amid COVID SurgeAfter a big night out in wine country and a trip to Maui, Gov. Gavin Newsom and other state leaders are being called out for their hypocrisy in adopting the "do as I say, not as I do" philosophy.
Deputies Won’t Enforce Month-Long California Curfew, Sacramento Sheriff SaysSacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones said his deputies will not be enforcing compliance with the month-long nighttime curfew Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Thursday amid rising coronavirus cases.
Coronavirus Outreach (People helping others)
Mailing Gifts For The Holidays? Here’s When You Should Ship Your PackagesIf you're planning on shipping packages or holiday cards out this season, make sure you plan ahead!
Rocklin Church Holds Packed Indoor Services Despite COVID RestrictionsDestiny Church in Rocklin held several indoor services this past weekend as parishioners gathered to hear popular host and author Charlie Kirk speak.
Some Seeking Out UV Lights To Help Fight Germs Amid PandemicThere’s been a surge of interest in germ-killing light bulbs. It’s technology that’s been used for decades, but can it help protect against COVID-19?
Haggin Oaks Golf Course Badly Damaged After Man Drives Car Onto Greens, Does DonutsThe Arcade Creek Golf Course will be closed for the next few days after a vandal drove over and tore up the grass.
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)
Mailing Gifts For The Holidays? Here’s When You Should Ship Your PackagesIf you're planning on shipping packages or holiday cards out this season, make sure you plan ahead!
Rocklin Church Holds Packed Indoor Services Despite COVID RestrictionsDestiny Church in Rocklin held several indoor services this past weekend as parishioners gathered to hear popular host and author Charlie Kirk speak.
Some Seeking Out UV Lights To Help Fight Germs Amid PandemicThere’s been a surge of interest in germ-killing light bulbs. It’s technology that’s been used for decades, but can it help protect against COVID-19?
Haggin Oaks Golf Course Badly Damaged After Man Drives Car Onto Greens, Does DonutsThe Arcade Creek Golf Course will be closed for the next few days after a vandal drove over and tore up the grass.
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.