Coronavirus Death: Solano County Reports First COVID-19 Death
Solano County Public Health officials say an elderly resident has died from complications of the novel coronavirus.
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Solano County Public Health officials say an elderly resident has died from complications of the novel coronavirus.
California is ramping up testing for coronavirus even as a backlog of 59,000 pending tests is growing, delaying some people from getting results for up to 12 days and leaving an incomplete picture of how widespread the outbreak is in the state.
The captain of the USS Theodore Roosevelt – a ship carrying thousands of sailors, including one from Sacramento, who were exposed to COVID-19 – was fired Thursday by Navy leaders who said he created a panic by sending his memo pleading for help to too many people.
The FDA loosened blood donation restrictions for gay and bisexual men, changing the recommended donation deferral period from one year to three months in hopes of increasing blood supplies during the coronavirus pandemic.
Americans likely won't begin to see direct payments from the coronavirus stimulus bill until at least April 13 and it could take 20 weeks for all the checks to be mailed, Trump administration officials told lawmakers, according to a House Democratic memo obtained by CNN.
Mayor Darrell Steinberg and the City of Sacramento said 101 local businesses were selected to receive zero-interest loans from the city's $1 million COVID-19 economic relief fund.
Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday issued an executive order Thursday protecting consumers who may be unable to pay their water bills during the coronavirus outbreak.
A prestigious scientific panel told the White House Wednesday night that research shows coronavirus can be spread not just by sneezes or coughs, but also just by talking, or possibly even just breathing.
After new data released this week showed a large chunk of confirmed coronavirus cases in Sacramento County were linked to church gatherings, Gov. Gavin Newsom had a stern message to deliver.
It was late when engineer Joe Tavi's boss called with an odd question: Could their company, which makes fuel cells, learn how to fix a ventilator?
Thousands of sailors aboard Navy aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, including at least one from Sacramento, have been exposed to COVID-19.
A West Sacramento teen designs, prints and pieces together face shields for doctors and nurses with the help of his peers and 3D printers.
Police and public health departments are fielding call after call about people ignoring social distancing at parks. Officials are encouraging people to report violations to 311.
A Lodi church is fighting to stay open, defying the statewide lockdown.
The Sacramento Police Department is trying something new to help parents keep their kids entertained during the stay-at-home order.
The California Department of Public Health said Wednesday wearing cloth face coverings could help prevent the spread of coronavirus when used in addition to social distancing and frequent handwashing.
Save Mart announced special shopping hours for first responders in all of their California and Northern Nevada stores.
With a new month comes new benefits and as many people head to the grocery store to cash in on their food stamps or other benefits, like WIC, a new social media push asks people to pay attention to what they're buying.
Meeting potential coronavirus patients where they are: That's the strategy behind a new mobile unit being deployed by fire departments and health authorities in the Sacramento area.
As each day brings a new challenge with this virus, the focus for farmers and markets during the crisis remains the same: providing food to families.
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All 850 Grand Princess cruise passengers have finished their quarantine and left Travis Air Force Base, officials confirmed Wednesday.
One of California's largest counties is recommending all residents wear face masks to combat the coronavirus, but Gov. Gavin Newsom isn't ready to take that idea statewide.
A Solano County man who was paroled after being convicted of murder in the 1970s has been convicted of possessing child sexual abuse material, federal prosecutors said.
In 2021, Woods was seriously injured in a rollover crash in Rolling Hills Estates, a Los Angeles suburb.
Former All-Pro center Barret Robbins, largely known for leaving the Oakland Raiders' team hotel on the eve of their most recent Super Bowl appearance in 2003, has died at 52.
A jury found a 36-year-old Modesto mother guilty of murdering her 4-year-old daughter and trying to kill her 10-year-old son in 2023, prosecutors said on Friday.
A freight train derailment near Reno saw more than a dozen railcars crash off the tracks Friday morning.
Gov. Newsom signed legislation officially renaming what has been known as Cesar Chavez Day after sexual assault allegations against the late labor leader came to light.
A man has died after a shooting involving California Highway Patrol officers on El Camino Avenue early Friday morning.
A Solano County man who was paroled after being convicted of murder in the 1970s has been convicted of possessing child sexual abuse material, federal prosecutors said.
A Yolo County grand jury report about the 2025 Esparto fireworks explosion says that although numerous local officials "knew about the fireworks businesses, none of them took any action."
In 2021, Woods was seriously injured in a rollover crash in Rolling Hills Estates, a Los Angeles suburb.
SMF says it's aware of reports that ICE agents are being used to assist TSA at other airports during this time but noted that as of Monday, it has no plans to use federal immigration officials for support.
Parts of Downtown Sacramento have sidewalks that are 150 years old, and next week, city leaders will consider spending more than $1 million to help restore them.
A teachers' strike at the Natomas Unified School District in Sacramento ended Thursday morning, after both sides announced a tentative agreement.
There's a push to start charging property owners who have vacant buildings or undeveloped land in Sacramento, but some are concerned that new fees could discourage development.
More than a dozen people have been killed by cars so far this year on Sacramento streets, and on Tuesday night, the city council debated what can be done to reduce future fatalities.
California will now observe March 31 as Farmworkers Day after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Thursday officially renaming what has been known as Cesar Chavez Day after sexual assault allegations against the late labor leader came to light.
A lawsuit against Walgreens stores over alleged price-scanner and expired-product violations in California has resulted in the company agreeing to pay $6 million and to institute a new price guarantee to settle a lawsuit by multiple counties.
Lawmakers in the California state legislature said they are moving to designate "Farmworkers Day" as a state holiday following sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez.
A Chilean national on Monday pleaded guilty to a string of bank and ATM robberies for his role in a robbery crew using sophisticated tactics to steal more than $5 million in California, Oregon and Washington, prosecutors announced on Tuesday.
Serious allegations against late labor leader and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez have prompted the union he co-founded to abstain from this year's Cesar Chavez Day activities.
Former All-Pro center Barret Robbins, largely known for leaving the Oakland Raiders' team hotel on the eve of their most recent Super Bowl appearance in 2003, has died at 52.
Paolo Banchero had 30 points, nine rebounds and seven assists as the Orlando Magic stopped a six-game losing streak with a 111-107 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday.
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday.
Major League Baseball's "robot umpire" made its debut in the season-opening New Yankees-San Francisco Giants game in Oracle Park.
Aaron Judge went hitless on opening day for the first time and struck out four times for the first time since September 2024, but the New York Yankees still produced plenty of offense and beat San Francisco 7-0 in the debut of Giants manager Tony Vitello as the major league season began.
The pressure now shifts to the House to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown that has severely disrupted air travel in some major airports. Follow live updates.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
The Treasury Department plans to add President Trump's signature to new U.S. paper currency, a first for a sitting president.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren's bill would raise taxes on households worth more than $50 million and on billionaires.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Public health officials say they've confirmed two cases of measles in Sacramento County.
Multiple elephant seal pups along the Northern California coast have tested positive for the deadly avian influenza, or bird flu, according to new research from the University of California.
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This weekend, Placer County is hosting its annual Sip Into Spring event, offering free or discounted tastings at more than 20 wineries along what's known as the Placer Wine Trail.
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
An economic blackout was underway Friday as activists nationwide encouraged people not to spend their money at large corporations, retailers and fast-food chains for 24 hours.
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A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
The California Highway Patrol captain accused of workers' compensation fraud was the commander in charge of the fatal Mahaney Park shootout in Roseville, three officers who worked under him at the time of the shootout said.
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After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
More than a year after Hai Pham canceled the trial membership, he kept getting charged every month for it.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
Six months after a California wildfire destroyed dozens of homes in the Tuolumne County community of Chinese Camp, officials say debris removal is now complete and properties are being returned to their owners.
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the Tiger Fire that burned 118 acres in California's Amador County last summer and forced evacuations near Pioneer.
A major home developer is rethinking how communities are built in wildfire-prone areas and the future is taking shape in El Dorado County.
San Joaquin County secured a grant aimed at helping to build a wildfire protection plan for the entire county.
More than two dozen structures were destroyed in a wildfire in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
A Sacramento County dog picked up thousands of miles from home after he went missing five years ago was reunited with his family on Wednesday.
What started as a suspicious circumstances call for Rancho Cordova police ended with a newborn surprise.
A once-empty lot behind Church of the Cross in north Modesto now hosts a thriving community garden with more than 140 plots and growers from across the globe.
A Sacramento-area middle school history and English teacher is in the running to win big as America's Favorite Teacher, a title her students think she is more than worthy of being awarded.
Junior Romello Bruhn of Woodland Christian High School is closer than ever to scoring 3,000 career points, something only 13 high school athletes have accomplished in California state history.
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A freight train derailment near Reno saw more than a dozen railcars crash off the tracks Friday morning.
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A man has died after a shooting involving officers in Sacramento early Friday morning.
Charlie Lapastora reports.