State GovernmentWatch Live: Gov. Gavin Newsom Update On Wildfires, COVID-19 For Sept. 16September 16, 2020Watch live at 12 p.m. as California Gov. Gavin Newsom gives an update on the state's wildfires and the response to COVID-19.
Health CareWatch Live: California Health Officials Update On COVID-19 For Sept. 15September 15, 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 CareLong Waits, Delays For Food, Health Care Benefits In Sacramento County During PandemicSeptember 15, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanStaff that process CalFresh and Medi-Cal applicants weren’t able to process benefits while working remotely, causing hours-long phone waits and delays of up to a month. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCollege Coronavirus Testing Varies By System, CampusSeptember 13, 2020With sometimes competing public health guidelines coming from the CDC and state and local sources, colleges and universities have made different decisions about how much coronavirus testing should be done, and when.
Health CareCoronavirus FAQs: What Are The New Dating Rules? And What About Hooking Up?September 12, 2020Should you go on a date with someone new ... or revisit an ex if you feel safer that way? How do you know if a potential partner is following pandemic safety rules? And is it safe to have sex?
Health CareWildfire Particles Can Get Into Your House And Make You Cough. Here’s How To Keep Them Out.September 12, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaKeeping the air inside your house clean enough to breathe well takes a lot of work — from choosing the right air filter to limiting sources of indoor pollution. We asked experts for tips.
Health CarePlacer County Health Officer Resigns After Board Terminates COVID-19 Emergency DeclarationSeptember 10, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaPlacer County’s public health director announced her resignation Wednesday after the board of supervisors voted to terminate the local COVID-19 emergency declaration. It's the latest instance of county health officials stepping down around the state.
State GovernmentWatch Live: California Health Officials Update On COVID-19 For September 10September 10, 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 CareWildfire Evacuation During COVID-19: How To Stay SafeSeptember 8, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaEmergency officials have taken steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in evacuation centers during wildfire season. Here’s how you can keep yourself safe if you need to leave home.
Health CareOnline Therapy, Family Support Key To Preventing Suicide During COVID-19, Experts SaySeptember 4, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaWith demand for mental health services at a high due to COVID-19, California clinicians and nonprofit staff are finding remote ways to try to prevent suicides, especially among teens, veterans and other high-risk groups. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.