Health CareSki Program At Alpine Meadows Helps 'Wounded Warriors'February 26, 2015 | Ed JoyceA special camp at three North Lake Tahoe ski areas is providing winter sports instruction to 18 "wounded warriors" free of charge. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareDrug Companies Would Have to Disclose Profits, Production Costs, Under New BillFebruary 25, 2015 | Pauline BartolonePharmaceutical companies would be required to disclose the cost of making medications, and their profit from the drugs, under a bill introduced this week by a California lawmaker. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareThousands of Crows Find Refuge in Downtown SacramentoFebruary 25, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneEvery night during Sacramento's cold months, as many as 20,000 crows fly in to rest in the trees downtown. Researchers say they may be vestiges of a culture of bird 'persecution' in the countryside. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Bill Would Ban Chewing Tobacco In BaseballFebruary 24, 2015 | Steve MilnePro baseball players would be banned from using chewing tobacco during games in California under a bill introduced today in the state Legislature.
Health CareNo New Measles Cases In Latest California Outbreak UpdateFebruary 24, 2015(AP) - California health officials' latest update shows no new measles cases for the first time since the Disneyland outbreak began last year - an encouraging sign that infections may be waning.
State GovernmentUse of Medication On Foster Youth InvestigatedFebruary 23, 2015 | Katie OrrKids living at home usually have a parent overseeing any medication they need. But kids in foster care may lack that supervision. A state lawmaker will hold a hearing on the issue Tuesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareNevada Lawmaker Wants to Eliminate State Health Insurance MarketplaceFebruary 23, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneA Nevada state lawmaker says he's drafting a bill that would eliminate the state's health insurance exchange. He says without state involvement, people could sign up for coverage through a federally-managed system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCovered California Extends Application DeadlineFebruary 20, 2015 | Katie OrrThe California health exchange is extending its application deadline for some people.
Health CareNot All Drugs for A Disease Could Be High-Cost Under New California ProposalFebruary 18, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneA California lawmaker has introduced a bill that would ensure “reasonably” priced drugs are available to patients. Proponents say the measure would make it easier for people who need high-cost drugs, especially people with chronic disease. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareRoseville Group Helping Liberians Fight EbolaFebruary 18, 2015 | Steve MilneSacramento area relief workers helping to fight the Ebola crisis in West Africa report that Liberian schools are reopening after shutting down six months ago.
