State GovernmentGoodbye ‘Banana Smash’ Cigarillos: Governor Quickly Signs Bill To Ban Flavored TobaccoAugust 29, 2020The new law, aimed at keeping flavored tobacco products away from youth, was cast by opponents as being discriminatory against African American smokers who favor menthol cigarettes.
Health CareHow To Understand Sacramento County’s COVID-19 DataAugust 27, 2020 | Emily ZentnerThe data around COVID-19 can be difficult to fully digest. Here’s what you need to know to help you understand Sacramento County’s COVID-19 data dashboard.
State Government‘Game Changer’ In California Coronavirus Testing To Double Capacity And Speed Up ResultsAugust 27, 2020Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new deal Wednesday with a diagnostics company that he says will add 150,000 more tests a day, with results back in 24 to 48 hours.
Health CareHomeless Children, Students With Special Needs Can Return To Classrooms Under New California GuidanceAugust 26, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaUnder a new “cohort” model, some school children will be able to learn and play in person, so long as they stay completely separate from any other group. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWatch: Gov. Gavin Newsom Update On Wildfires And COVID-19 For August 26August 26, 2020Watch live at 12 p.m. as California Gov. Gavin Newsom provides an update on wildfires and COVID-19 in the state. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareWatch: California Health Officials COVID-19 Update For August 25August 25, 2020Watch live at 12 p.m. as California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly gives an update on COVID-19 in the state.
Health CareThe Air Is Full Of Dangerous Wildfire Smoke And Viral Particles. What’s The Best Protection For Your Health?August 20, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaWildfire smoke, high temperatures and COVID-19 are posing concurrent health threats to Californians. Experts have advice on what to do, and in what protection.
Health CareWildfire Smoke Poses Greatest Risk to Low-Income Residents, People of Color, Experts SayAugust 20, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanThey are more likely to already be living in heavily polluted areas and to have pre-existing health conditions.
Health CareCalifornia Students With Disabilities Could Soon Return To In-Person SchoolingAugust 19, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaGov. Gavin Newsom is expected to issue new back-to-school guidelines for students with disabilities this week. Parents and advocates say school districts need to provide more support for children who don’t learn well remotely.
Health CareCOVID Safety Precautions Could Shape The Prevalence Of Other Illness, Health Experts SayAugust 18, 2020 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia’s physicians say measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 could also help tamp down other respiratory illnesses, but people should stay up-to-date with vaccines to prevent a surge of other illnesses.
