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12/07/2024

The influenza virus has been raising alarm since it was detected in a Texas cow back in March. Since then, the virus has spread to over 710 dairy herds across 15 states, with California reporting the highest number of infections. At least 58 people have been infected with bird flu, including one child living in the San Francisco Bay area.

The virus has spread to over 710 dairy herbs across 15 states, with California reporting the highest number of infections. At least 58 people have been infected with bird flu, including one child.

12/07/2024

Today, Shira Lane’s vendor market idea has evolved into Atrium 916, which she is the founding director of, located in Old Sacramento. Here, she aims to foster creativity and provide resources for artists in an effort to create a sense of community and advocate for a more environmentally-friendly Sacramento.

This story is part of the Solving Sacramento journalism collaborative.

Lane founded Atrium 916 in 2021. It’s a nonprofit, creative innovation center for sustainability that provides resources to local artists. The organization partners with artists to sell their art both in-store and online.

12/06/2024

“Staff may continue to work remotely for the rest of the day, and return to the office on Monday. Staff who need to report back to work in person today are clear to do so,” a memo from the Assembly committee on rules reads.

A memo from the Assembly committee on rules said law enforcement had completed its sweep of the Capitol and surrounding buildings and determined there was no active threat.

12/06/2024

If you're among those who haven't rolled up a sleeve for the latest version of the vaccine — which rolled out in September — you've got plenty of company. A December 2 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that in the U.S., for example, just under 20% of eligible people have gotten the updated vaccine.

If you haven't rolled up your sleeve for the jab, you're not alone. In fact, you're in the majority. Here's why doctors think the shot is important.

12/06/2024

Lawmakers and staffers have been directed to leave as a precaution, and work remotely until the threat is resolved.

The Office of the Secretary of the Senate says law enforcement is working to determine the threat’s credibility.

12/06/2024

The powerful earthquake that struck in Northern California on Thursday prompted a brief tsunami warning affecting about 5 million people along a stretch of the West Coast — from Northern California to Oregon — before being canceled. Here are some things to know about tsunamis ⤵️

12/06/2024

Fifty-six year old Glenn Litton gained access to the school on Wednesday after meeting with its principal. He called several days earlier and made an appointment using the pseudonym Michael Sanders, Honea said.

Fifty-six year old Glenn Litton was identified as the man who shot two kindergartners before shooting and killing himself at the Feather River School of Seventh Day Adventists near Oroville on Wednesday.

12/05/2024

The Las Vegas Stadium Authority is expected to approve a 30-year lease, non-relocation and development documents Thursday to clear the last major hurdles for the Athletics to construct a stadium on the Strip and bring Major League Baseball to the expanding sports market.

The Las Vegas Stadium Authority is expected to approve the 30-year lease, non-relocation and development documents Thursday to clear the last major hurdles for the Athletics to construct a stadium on the Strip.

12/05/2024

The National Weather Service canceled its tsunami warning for the U.S. West Coast after a powerful earthquake shook parts of California on Thursday.

The National Weather Service has canceled its tsunami warning for the U.S. West Coast after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck early Thursday.

12/05/2024

"I don't know anything about the situation other than little bits. We're praying for the whole vicinity,” said Sylvia Rosaasen, whose 5-year-old grandson was injured during the incident. “We don't know motives, we have no idea. We feel sorry for him. We feel very sorry for him."

Butte County Sheriff Korey Honea said “it’s hard to believe” the region is dealing with another major tragedy, but said the community is resilient and that law enforcement is working to understand why the shooting happened.

12/05/2024

It was felt as far south as San Francisco, where residents felt a rolling motion for several seconds. It was followed by smaller aftershocks.

The quake struck at 10:44 a.m. on Thursday in the Pacific Ocean about 5.5 miles west of Ferndale, a small city in coastal Humboldt County. It was followed by smaller aftershocks.

12/05/2024

Even with a new payment contractor in place, concerns about fraud linger for people who rely on unemployment and disability programs run by the EDD. Multiple lawsuits and 74 federal consumer complaints about government debit cards have been filed by Californians against Money Network this year alone.

Out-of-work residents fight new fraud battles. The system bleeds money. And a $1 billion technology overhaul marches on.

12/05/2024

One bill would cap the price of insulin for all patients at $35 for a one-month supply. The federal government enacted a similar cap last year, but it only applies to older adults covered by Medicare.

Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed the bills last legislative session, expressing doubt that they would have the intended effect.

12/05/2024

SmaRT ride, which began operation in 2018, was initially funded through a one-time $14 million grant from Measure A’s Neighborhood Shuttle program. However, the program’s operating costs exceed available funding.

SmaRT Ride will end service in January. The new program, called SacRT Flex, will operate in the same areas but prioritize riders with the greatest transportation needs, like older adults and disabled people.

12/04/2024

Butte County Sheriff deputies responded to “an active incident involving a shooting” at Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists near Palmero, they said in a post on social media. “The suspected shooter is deceased,” they added in a subsequent post.

Butte County Sheriff deputies said the “suspected shooter is deceased” after an incident at Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists.

12/04/2024

Raw Farm, of Fresno, voluntarily recalled all whole milk and cream products from stores late Tuesday after tests found bird flu virus in “multiple” retail samples and dairy storage and bottling sites. The recall covers all Raw Farm milk and cream produced between Nov. 9 and Nov. 27.

A California farm has expanded a recall of raw milk sold in stores and has halted production. State health and agriculture officials say they found bird flu virus in additional samples of milk from Raw Farm of Fresno.

12/04/2024

Teachers NPR spoke to about phone use in class say students' inattention and social isolation was made worse during the pandemic.

Teens spend much of their days on their phones — many of them during school. Here's how schools and teachers are trying to fix that.

12/04/2024

The ordinance would have applied to project developers that receive $10 million or more in economic development subsidies from the city, and would have required that those developers provide affordable dwelling units, participate in transportation initiatives and implement “anti-displacement strategies."

The ordinance would have required large city-subsidized development projects to meet strict terms. A coalition dedicated to supporting the stability of neighborhoods impacted by big developments criticized the ordinance for not going far enough.

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