Health CareCOVID-19 By The Numbers In Sacramento County And CaliforniaApril 30, 2021 | Emily Zentner | Tara GnewikowThis is your all-in-one destination to stay up to date on the latest numbers of COVID-19 cases, vaccinations and hospitalizations in Sacramento County and throughout California.
Can You Handle The Truth?: Fact-Checking COVID-19 Deaths In San Francisco, Claims About Maxine Waters Comments On Derek ChauvinApril 29, 2021 | Chris NicholsData from the city’s public health department and medical examiner’s office support this claim. Health officials say the isolation caused by the pandemic led to an increase in fentanyl overdoses in San Francisco. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
FACT CHECK: Did San Francisco Have ‘Twice As Many Drug Overdose Deaths As COVID Deaths’ In 2020?April 29, 2021 | Chris NicholsData from the city’s public health department and medical examiner’s office support this claim. Health officials say the isolation caused by the pandemic led to an increase in fentanyl overdoses in San Francisco.
State GovernmentWith Latest California Single Payer Health Care Bill Shelved, Advocates Push Newsom For SupportApril 29, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornians who support a single payer health care system say it’s time for Gov. Gavin Newsom to keep his campaign promises and take steps toward making the model a reality. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareState’s ‘MyTurn’ Website Bypassed For Most Vaccine AppointmentsApril 23, 2021Billed as a one-stop shop, California’s $50 million site has instead created nonstop problems. Only 27% of vaccinations booked each day use MyTurn.
Health CareDerek Chauvin’s Trial Is Taking A Mental Toll On Black Sacramentans. Here Are Resources.April 20, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaSome Sacramentans may be experiencing stress and anxiety around news of Derek Chauvin’s trial verdict. We’ve put together a list of mental health resources.
Arts and LifestyleSacramento Arts Venues Say It’s Not Feasible To Reopen Under New California GuidelinesApril 16, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaSacramento performance venues say new state guidelines on live productions don’t make it financially feasible to open their doors.
Health CareAs California Expands Vaccine Eligibility, Some Counties Say Supply And Scheduling Still A ProblemApril 15, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornia counties say it’s been a challenge to expand vaccine eligibility to all Californians given the fluctuation in supply, and the complications of adjusting to a new state distribution system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareHow To Get A Vaccine Appointment In California, And Other Things To Know About The VaccineApril 15, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornia is expanding vaccine eligibility to all residents 12 and older starting May 13. Here’s the latest information on eligibility, availability and registering for appointments in California.
State GovernmentDespite Johnson & Johnson Vaccination Halt, California Officials Expect No Significant ImpactApril 13, 2021 | Nicole NixonGov. Gavin Newsom said the pause is not expected to have a significant impact on California’s vaccine allocation or plans to reopen by mid-June — a plan that is contingent on adequate vaccine supply.
