Health CareAt a Bay Area ‘Test-to-Treat’ Site, Few Takers for Free AntiviralsJune 15, 2022In carrying out the federal covid-19 “test-to-treat” initiative, California is targeting the uninsured by outfitting 138 testing sites with screenings for free antiviral drugs.
Steinberg announces $50 million sports complex in South Sacramento during State of the City addressJune 15, 2022 | Kristin Lam | Kris HooksThe proposal could have 24 multi-use fields, including a 2,000 seat field used to host major youth tournaments. It would also have locker rooms, meeting spaces and food facilities.
Calls overwhelm disability benefits call centersJune 14, 2022Calls to California’s Employment Development Department disability insurance call centers surged to 12 times their normal volume in late 2021 and early 2022 as the department dealt with fraud.
California’s plan to provide food assistance to undocumented residents leaves some outJune 14, 2022California will offer food assistance to undocumented people over 55. Advocates want more. They say younger people need help, too.
State GovernmentCalifornia budget: Big surplus, big differencesJune 14, 2022Beating a Wednesday deadline, Democratic legislators pushed through a plan to spend the record California budget surplus, but key negotiations remain with Gov. Newsom. There are major differences on gas tax relief, education, climate change and more.
Here are the key primary election results from NevadaJune 14, 2022In Nevada, there are notable Republican primaries for U.S. Senate, governor and secretary of state, along with primary races for U.S. House.
Health CareWhat to know about long COVID, from doctors who’ve treated itJune 14, 2022 | Janelle SalangaOne in 5 adults infected by COVID-19 may experience long COVID-19, according to a new U.S. Centers for Disease Control study. Physicians share what they’ve learned, what they still don’t know and how to navigate the condition.
Health CareOverworked California firefighters struggle with PTSD, suicide, fatigue, intensifying wildfiresJune 13, 2022Cal Fire faces a mental health crisis. As wildfires intensify, thousands of California firefighters carry a heavy load of trauma and grief.
County proposes a second South Sacramento tiny home village for homeless residentsJune 13, 2022 | Chris NicholsThe 44-unit community, near Florin Road just west of Highway 99, would be the county’s second so-called Safe Stay Community, a model that aims to transition people from nearby encampments to more permanent housing.
State GovernmentTopsy-turvy top-two: Is California primary system keeping its promises?June 13, 2022After 10 years, the top-two California primary system is under fire again, but the problems may have more to do with political gamesmanship.
