Health CareCalifornia’s Stem Cell Agency Will Get A Funding Boost From Prop 14. Here’s A Look At Its History.November 13, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaSupporters of Prop 14 say the new money will be vital to keeping stem cell research alive in California. But opponents of the measure say the agency shouldn’t still be relying on state money.
Health CareHow To Prepare For The Holidays As COVID-19 Cases Rise In The Sacramento RegionNovember 12, 2020 | Megan ManataPlanning on getting together with family and friends for the upcoming holidays? Health experts say be careful because the next few weeks might be the “darkest days” in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health CareSeveral California Counties Have Appealed Their COVID-19 Status, But Very Few Have Had SuccessNovember 12, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaDuring the past two months, ten counties have contested their COVID-19 tier status using the state’s readjudication process. Some counties are arguing that it’s unfair to penalize businesses when they are not a main source of spread. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareAs COVID-19 Cases Increase, Sacramento-Area Restaurants Worry About Returning RestrictionsNovember 11, 2020 | Megan ManataSacramento County is one of 11 counties moving back into the most restrictive reopening tier soon. How will a cycle of reopening and close affect local small businesses and restaurants?
Health CareSacramento, Placer, El Dorado Counties Moved Into More Restrictive COVID-19 TiersNovember 10, 2020 | Emily Zentner | Chris HaganSacramento, Placer and El Dorado counties were all moved into more restrictive tiers of the state’s COVID-19 reopening system on Tuesday as the virus spreads there, meaning many businesses will have to alter operations in the counties.
State GovernmentGov. Gavin Newsom Update On COVID-19 For Nov. 9November 9, 2020Watch as Gov. Gavin Newsom provided an update on the state's response to COVID-19.
Health CareSacramento County Considers Alternatives To Police For Mental Health Crisis CallsNovember 6, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaSacramento County is taking public comment on how to create alternative response teams for 911 calls involving mentally ill individuals.
Health CareSeveral Northern California Counties See COVID-19 Uptick, Predict Backslide In Reopening TiersNovember 5, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaSeveral California counties are struggling to keep COVID-19 case rates down due to senior care facility outbreaks and more indoor gatherings.
Health CareCOVID-19 Protocols Helped Mitigate Risk On Election Day, But Maskless Voters Posed A ChallengeNovember 4, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaSacramento County representatives say distancing protocols and people not wearing masks led to longer wait times at the polls Tuesday.
