Shawnte Passmore
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Sacramento, CA, United States
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Yolo County Launching New Color-Coded Warning System To Let Residents Know COVID-19 Risk
Cases of COVID-19 are spiking in Yolo County. To slow the spread, the county is launching a new warning system to let people know when they should mask up to bring awareness to the upward trend. → Read More
Oak Fire’s Smoke Travels To Sierra, Foothills And Sacramento Valley – CBS Sacramento
Smoke from the Oak Fire permeates far beyond Mariposa County. → Read More
Efforts To Save Monarch Butterflies From Fluttering Into Extinction
During migration, Monarch butterflies breed. But loss of habitat, pesticides and climate change means fewer places to lay eggs, thus leading to a declining population → Read More
New “Yellow Alerts” System Aims At Hit-And-Run Drivers – CBS Sacramento
A new bill signed by Gov. Newsom is expected to target hit-and-run drivers. → Read More
Monkeypox Cases Rapidly Mounting As Clinic Pushes High-Risk Groups To Get Vaccinated
There's a call for a more aggressive response to the monkeypox outbreak as cases climb and the demand for a vaccine outpaces the supply. → Read More
Inflation Expected To Hit Sacramento Harder Than Other Cities
Is a recession on the horizon? → Read More
Auburn Police Aim To Respond To 911 Calls Quicker With New Technology
Essentially, the system allows officers to hear emergency calls in real-time while the caller speaks to a dispatcher. No longer will officers wait for dispatchers to relay the caller’s information. Not only is it immediate, but it gives context to a situation such as when a person is hiding from danger. → Read More
Recent American River Drownings, Rescues Raise Safety Concerns
The increase in water levels has some swimmers getting caught off guard, and recent rescues are raising concerns. → Read More
Sacramento County Launches Food Waste Collection In July
Starting in July, thousands of people in Sacramento County will have to think twice before dumping their leftovers in the trash — actually, any food for that matter. → Read More
City Of Lathrop Officially Opens New Police Department
For years, the city relied on the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Department for law enforcement. → Read More
Animal Shelters See Rise of Returned Pets, Citing Affordability Concerns
Local animal shelters are seeing a disturbing trend of pet owners surrendering their furry friends, most often citing affordability concerns. → Read More
Sacramento-Area Teens, Young Adults Gain Life Skills Through ‘Adult 101’ – CBS Sacramento
Sacramento Public Library launched a limited-series to help teens and young people transition into adulthood. → Read More
Sacramento Refugees Raise Concerns, Aid Following Earthquake in Afghanistan
The Afghanistan earthquake is now considered the deadliest in two decades. The 5.9-magnitude quake flattened villages while killing at least 1,000 people. Refugees in Sacramento say humanitarian aid is urgent. → Read More
Shutting Off Power With No Warning, PG&E Hopes To Prevent Wildfires
PG&E has been shutting off power to prevent wildfires since 2019, but now it is happening without warning. The utility company is relying on technology to shutoff powerlines in high-fire risk areas, especially when there’s a threat of critical fire weather → Read More
Hit-And-Run Traps Baby Inside Overturned Truck, Modesto Police Search For Driver
Good Samaritans rushed to a hit-and-run scene in Modesto over the weekend to find the engine still running and the driver who was hit calling for help. → Read More
Is Sacramento A Bad Place To Raise Kids?
The Farm-to-Fork Capital received low marks for cost of living, crime and education. → Read More
Charter School Focused On Construction Field Going Up In Sacramento
For years, the pool of qualified workers has been small for the construction industry. Another problem? Take a look around the metro and there are multiple development projects in the works. → Read More
Sacramento County Sees Low Primary Election Voter Turnout
Election Day for the California primary is finally here, though, voter turnout is still low, so far. → Read More
About 10% Of Mail-In Ballots Returned So Far For California Primary Election
Vote-by-mail for the California primary is underway, but new research shows a bleak picture. → Read More
Memorial Day Weekend Sees Higher Water Levels, But Not Massive Crowds At Area Lakes
Last Memorial Day weekend, Folsom Lake saw low water levels at 37 percent of total capacity. In 2022, it’s currently at 88 percent. → Read More