Alexandra Yoon-Hendricks
The Seattle Times
Seattle, WA, United States
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Seattle has banned caste discrimination. Here’s how the new law works
Seattle has explicitly banned caste-based discrimination, raising many questions. Here's what to know. → Read More
81 years ago, Japanese Americans were forced to leave Bainbridge Island
President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066 81 years ago today. It resulted in the incarceration of thousands of Japanese Americans. → Read More
WA weather: Warm, rainy Christmas on the way for Seattle area
The Seattle metro area is warming up, but it's rough going in the mountain passes. → Read More
Tell us what the bill protecting same-sex and interracial unions means to you
The U.S. House approved a bill that would safeguard same-sex and interracial unions. What does Congress passing this bill mean to you? → Read More
Seattle will heat up again this week. Here’s the weather forecast
Daytime temperatures at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport are forecast to hit 88 Wednesday and 91 Thursday. → Read More
Zipline was a hit in Davis neighborhood – until an ex-mayor and his wife complained
The noise of zipline playground equipment at Arroyo Park in Davis, California led the ex-mayor and his wife on a campaign to stop and move the popular attraction out of the neighborhood. → Read More
You asked, we answered: Why doesn’t the SacRT light rail go to the airport?
Originally, the SacRT light rail line would eventually expand to Sacramento International Airport, making its way through Natomas along the I-5. Now people must use cabs, Lyft, Uber, cars or the Yolobus. → Read More
Localis moving to East Sacramento, but owner plans new restaurant for midtown spot
Localis, a popular farm-to-table restaurant at 2031 S St., is moving to a new spot at 3815 J St. in East Sacramento. Christopher Barnum-Dann, owner and executive chef, plans to keep its old place for a new concept. → Read More
Another Netflix ‘Jailbird’ arrested: ‘Hopefully she turns her back on that life soon’
Rachel Medlin, featured on the Netflix show “Jailbirds,” was arrested Friday by Grass Valley Police Department and faces several charges related to drug possession. → Read More
Small grass fire sparks near Sacramento Railyards along I-5, causing traffic slowdowns
A small grassfire near the Sacramento Railyards close to Interstate Highway 5 sparked Saturday afternoon, causing slowdowns as cars struggled to pass through the smoke. → Read More
For first time, we know how many homeless youths identify as LGBTQ in Sacramento County
The number of homeless young adults that identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or part of the LGBTQ community as their sexual identity in Sacramento County, California is about 1 in 6, a census report says. → Read More
$28.5M morgue and coroner’s office breaks ground in Roseville, to replace ‘antiquated’ facility
Construction on a new Placer County coroner’s office and morgue in Roseville near the Superior Court at 10820 Justice Center Drive began Monday. It’s a big improvement from the Auburn location, officials said. → Read More
72-year-old Paradise woman killed in Camp Fire identified by Butte County sheriff
Phyllis Salazar, 72, of Paradise, was identified as the 78th victim of the Camp Fire by Butte County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday. Her husband Chris Salazar was with her in their Sawmill Road house at the time. → Read More
Inmate advocates, Sacramento County settle lawsuit over ‘inhumane’ jail conditions
Sacramento County settles a federal civil rights lawsuit filed by inmates who alleged “inhumane” conditions at jails, agreeing to change staffing, facilities, mental health services and custodial practices. → Read More
Major homeless shelter plans to lose 90 beds after Sacramento County budget cuts
Volunteers of America, a homeless nonprofit, will shut down 90 beds, a dining hall and a culinary training program at its Mather Community Campus in Rancho Cordova, California, if it does not get money by July. → Read More
‘Safe and in peace’: Farmworker families move into new affordable homes in Woodland
In Woodland, 39 new affordable homes built by Mutual Housing California opened last week to farmworker families in the agricultural industry. Mostly immigrant and Latino, farm workers face many barriers to housing. → Read More
Does Sacramento County owe you money? There’s $2.2 million in uncashed checks
Sacramento County has more than 5,000 uncashed checks, totaling more than $2.2 million. If you’re owed money, reach out to the county and claim your cash. → Read More
Sacramento County approves $4.4 billion budget – with big cuts. Here’s where the ax will fall
Sacramento County Board of Supervisors mostly spared homeless outreach deputies, pay and neuter programs, health services for undocumented immigrants and the WEAVE Safe House for victims of domestic abuse. → Read More
You asked, we answered: What kind of earthquake risk does Sacramento have?
Sacramento earthquakes that could topple San Francisco or Los Angeles may affect the California city, even if there are no major active faults nearby. Shaking, flooding and soil liquefaction are other potential threats. → Read More
Sacramento County budget may cut free spay and neuter programs, low-income vet care
As Sacramento County reviews next year’s $4.4 billion budget, proposed cuts to community spay and neuter programs, low-income veterinarian services and several vacant positions are being met with public outcry. → Read More