Convenience Big Store: Sacramento City Council passes homeless plan

City Council moves forward on siting plan to address homelessness – A plan to address homelessness in Sacramento was unanimously approved to move forward Tuesday night. There's an estimated 10,000 people experiencing homelessness in Sacramento. The city's plan calls for 20 temporary Safe Ground shelter sites, which include campsites, tiny homes, and emergency shelters in the city. A bulk in the W/X corridor, North Sacramento, or near and along Stockton Boulevard. There are also comprehensive temporary housing programs like large campuses, motel conversions or vouchers, and built-in Good Neighbor policies to ensure safety and cleanliness. (Van Tieu, ABC10)

Sacramento City Unified School District proposes vaccine mandate – The Sacramento City Unified School District could see mandated COVID-19 vaccinations or weekly testing for teachers and other staff. The proposal was provided on Tuesday to the Sacramento City Teachers Association and to other labor groups. Under the proposal, staff would have to provide proof of vaccination by Aug. 30. Otherwise, they'll be required to participate in a weekly COVID-19 testing program. (Eric Escalante, ABC10)

Criminal Justice lecturer accused of setting series of fires near Dixie Fire area – A court-filed complaint identified the man as Gary Stephen Maynard, 47, and accused him of committing several arsons in the past month near the Lassen National Forest and Shasta Trinity National Forest. According to the complaint, officials believe Maynard went into evacuation zones and set fires behind first responders as they fought the second largest wildfire in state history. The complaint said his actions posed a danger of enlarging the Dixie Fire, threatening lives and property, and increasing danger to firefighters. (Eric Escalante, ABC10)

TIP OF THE DAY

Stretching before a workout could hurt you... People were taught to stretch before starting any physical activity, but a new expert opinion says stretching could hurt more than it helps. Stretching too deeply while your muscles are cold could cause injury. (Brea Love, ABC10)

SMILE

Transforming grief and loss into cake... On April 22, Rudy Ramirez lost his wife, Norma Gonzalez-Ramirez, to cancer. Rudy started Shake and Bake in honor of his wife. He said he wants to give those suffering from illnesses such as diabetes and cancer a place to come and enjoy sweets, but not at the cost of their health. (Tegna)