State GovernmentFollowing Frustration From Staffers, California Lawmakers Allow Remote Work To Mitigate Coronavirus SpreadMarch 16, 2020 | Scott RoddIn recent weeks, Capitol staffers have raised concerns about workplace safety during the coronavirus outbreak.
Health CareAcceptance, Humor, Uncertainty: How Rural Californians Are Handling The CoronavirusMarch 16, 2020 | Bob MoffittMuch has been made of the effects of the COVID-19 virus on large cities and countries but the virus is still changing the lives of people in small towns.
Health CareParents Hustle To Find Child Care, Teachers Seek Out Additional Income As Northern California Schools CloseMarch 15, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaHundreds of school-aged children will be home and in need of supervision as schools close for at least two weeks. Parents are looking for child care, while substitute teachers and other part-time workers are worried about making ends meet. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareGov. Newsom Calls For Home Isolation For California Seniors And Closing Bars, Nightclubs To Slow CoronavirusMarch 15, 2020 | Scott RoddNewsom did not ask for all restaurants to close, as some other states and cities have done, saying there were more nuanced concerns and considerations around those businesses.
Health CareSacramento County Health Director Defends Coronavirus Strategy, Says Lack Of Tests Made Containment ImpossibleMarch 13, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaSome Sacramento residents are wondering if the county's move from “containment” to “mitigation” was a step back during a time of rising threat. Health officers say it was a logical next move and necessary resource decision.
Health CareNurses Are Protesting Relaxed Rules For Treating Coronavirus Patients. Hospitals Say They’re Following CDC Guidelines.March 13, 2020The guideline change is partly due to a national shortage of N95 respirator masks.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezHow Hospitals Are Managing Coronavirus CasesMarch 13, 2020We check in on conditions at Travis Air Force Base, where many Grand Princess passengers are still quarantined. Major hospitals explain what to do if you feel sick or think you should be tested for coronavirus. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSacramento City Unified School District Announces Temporary 3-Day Closure Next WeekMarch 12, 2020 | Ben AdlerThe Sacramento region’s third-largest school district has said it will shut down for at least three days next week so that classrooms and common areas could be cleaned and disinfected, in hopes of preventing the spread of the coronavirus.
Health CareCanceling Events, Loans For Small Businesses, Ban On Evictions: City Of Sacramento Announces COVID-19 PlanMarch 12, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroThe city of Sacramento is taking new measures to combat spread of COVID-19, including closing City Council meetings to the public, canceling large events of more than 250 people and prohibiting evictions for economically affected renters.
Health CareGatherings Of More Than 250 People Should Be Postponed Or Canceled Due To Coronavirus, California Governor SaysMarch 12, 2020 | Chris Hagan | Nick MillerTo curb the spread of COVID-19, the state’s “public health experts have determined that gatherings should be postponed or canceled across the state until at least the end of March.”
