Sierra Nevada storms leave tens of thousands without power
December 31, 2021 | Chris Nichols
PG&E says downed trees and snow are blocking access to damaged equipment. Some customers could be waiting more than a week for power to return.
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California coronavirus updates: State adopts CDC recommendation for shortened quarantine period, but with testing requirement
December 31, 2021
The omicron-fueled surge that’s sending COVID-19 cases rocketing in the U.S. is putting children in the hospital at close to record numbers.
Sacramento wants to move a group of homeless residents to a new riverfront camp. Some worry it will flood.
December 31, 2021 | Chris Nichols
The city-sanctioned Safe Ground camp would be the first in Sacramento to open on private property. It would close after three months.
Strong Sierra snow measurement prompts cautious optimism from water officials
December 30, 2021 | Ed Fletcher
State water officials cheered the results of a key Sierra snow measurement, but say it needs to keep coming.
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Sacramento to open warming centers on New Year’s Eve as rain, freezing temps continue
December 28, 2021 | Chris Nichols
City officials say a lack of staff prevents them from opening warming centers more frequently.
10 new California laws that might affect your everyday in 2022
December 27, 2021
From recycling and policing to bacon and booze, these laws will affect your neighborhood, local businesses and home.
Legendary artist Wayne Thiebaud passes away in hometown of Sacramento at age 101
December 26, 2021 | Nick Miller
Thiebaud is one of Sacramento’s most famous residents. He graduated from Sacramento State, taught at UC Davis and made most of his work in California.
The Tower Bridge's motor is broken, and large boats along the Sacramento River can't pass underneath
December 23, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-Tan
The motor that lifts the middle portion of the bridge to let boats pass underneath is currently waiting on parts to repair.
Sacramento and California residents remember literary legend Joan Didion
December 23, 2021 | Nick Miller | Sarah Mizes-Tan
The novelist and writer born in Sacramento and who famously described the city as “the Midwest of California” died on Thursday in New York at age 87.
With omicron, you need a mask that means business
December 23, 2021
To block a variant this transmissible, scientists say you need an N95 or other high-filtration mask. Here's how to find a good one and when to wear it.