The answer is no in many parts of California: Eighteen counties, mostly rural ones, have more hospitalized COVID-19 patients today than a year ago. But urban counties are faring better.

Though it’s not been without growing pains, the past year and a half has brought together parents, teachers and legislators to expand educational options.

Some solutions Capital Region governments have come up with will stay around post-pandemic, which could further improve the business climate.

In August 2018, Elk Grove launched its Startup Elk Grove Incentive Program to create local anchor companies that employ residents.

Sacramento businesses continue to adapt and recalculate as COVID-19 evolves.

As the state’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate kicks in Sept. 30, several large hospital systems say 90 percent or more of their employees are vaccinated. But they don’t have to provide data to the state unless asked.

Here is a rundown of COVID-19 mitigation efforts at some public school districts, colleges and universities in the Capital Region. 

During her tenure as Sacramento councilwoman and mayor pro tempore, Angelique Ashby has played a role in some major developments for the city.

As classes resume, a new state law governing independent study is worsening staff shortages, threatening school budgets and forcing quarantined students to relive last year’s school shutdowns.

A CalMatters analysis shows more Californians are hospitalized with COVID-19 in six rural counties than any other time since the pandemic began. The main reason? Low vaccination rates.