Kris Hooks
CapRadio News EditorSacramento is home. It always has been, and it always will be. Having lived here most of my life, I recognize Sacramento is a place where people hold a variety of opinions, live amid a rich environmental landscape and are part of diverse communities.
But like most of the country, Sacramento is also steeped in structural and societal inequities that disproportionately affect people of color and poorer communities.
As CapRadio’s news editor, it’s my job to help our reporters develop stories with the context and understanding of Sacramento´s history and the many experiences of the people who live here.
Sacramento is yours as much as mine, so if you have any questions or suggestions on how CapRadio should report on what´s happening, let me know
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Sacramento’s district attorney says the men are facing three counts of homicide in the deaths of Johntaya Alexander, Melinda Davis and Yamile Martinez on the morning of April 3. -
After Gov. Gavin Newsom hinted last week of new COVID-19 strategies coming for California, state health officials said Thursday the state wants to be prepared for future COVID-19 waves but didn't make major changes to current pandemic policies. -
Dr. Mark Ghaly made the announcement less than one day before the state’s universal mask mandate lapses, and one day after tens of thousands of people gathered for the Super Bowl in Los Angeles. -
While the statewide rules relax, several counties still have their own indoor mask mandates, including Sacramento and Yolo. Sacramento County’s mandate is still in effect, but officials say the county "anticipates following the state's lead.” -
The extended mask mandate for indoor public spaces comes as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations surge due to the omicron variant, putting a strain on an already overstretched hospital system. The masking requirements were set to end Jan. 15. -
After the omicron variant was first identified in the state Dec. 1, California health officials have released new requirements to slow the spread of COVID-19. -
The first case of the omicron variant of COVID-19 was found in California, state health officials confirm. -
The president will make a tour of the West Monday to survey wildfire damage, including a stop in Sacramento. He spoke at Mather Airport on the administration's response to fires. -
California students and teachers will continue to wear masks indoors when school starts in the fall because state health officials said they would not be able to ensure proper physical distancing. -
George Floyd’s death sparked a social uprising so massive that it spanned the globe. But as much of the world moved on, the resulting trauma still persists for many Black Americans.
