No, UC San Francisco Is Not ‘Harvesting’ The Genitalia Of ‘Murdered Babies’July 17, 2021Facebook posts stated on July 6, 2021: “Newly obtained emails show UCSF harvesting the clitorises, testicles and penises of murdered babies.”
Health CareAs COVID-19 Cases Rise, Sacramento And Yolo Counties Recommend Wearing Masks IndoorsJuly 15, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaHealth officials say low vaccination rates and the more contagious delta variant are leading to an increase in cases and a need to put additional precautions in place.
Can You Handle The Truth?: False Information On COVID-19 Vaccines Spreads As Cases Rise Across United StatesJuly 15, 2021 | Steven Rascón | Chris NicholsOne popular Instagram post cherry-picked data from a scientific study to falsely claim COVID-19 vaccines lead to high rates of miscarriages. Early results have not found an increased risk of miscarriage tied to the vaccine. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareWomen Say California Insurer Makes It Too Hard To Get Drug For Postpartum DepressionJuly 13, 2021To get a new drug for postpartum depression, some insurers want women to try other drugs first and even electroconvulsive therapy. It could be a test for California's new mental health parity law. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareAs Oak Park Gets More Access To Diabetes Screening, Residents Say Additional Resources Are NeededJuly 12, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaDiabetes is prevalent in Sacramento’s Oak Park neighborhood. A new UC Davis clinic will provide free access screening and counseling, but some residents say it's part of a larger problem.
Health CareCalifornia Students, Teachers Will Continue To Wear Masks When They Return In The FallJuly 9, 2021 | Kris HooksCalifornia students and teachers will continue to wear masks indoors when school starts in the fall because state health officials said they would not be able to ensure proper physical distancing.
Health CareAs California Pushes To Eliminate Immigrant Detention Centers, New Report Shines Light On Detainee DeathsJuly 8, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaAs more information comes out about poor conditions in immigrant detention centers, California advocates are pushing for an end to these facilities.
Health CareThe COVID-19 Delta Variant Is In Northern California. Here’s What You Need To Know.July 2, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaThe delta variant of the coronavirus is more contagious than the original strain, experts say, but California health officials say it mostly poses a threat to those who are unvaccinated.
Health CareCalifornia To Provide Health Insurance For Undocumented Residents Over 50 Following Toll Of COVID-19July 1, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaAll income-eligible adults over age 50 will be able to sign up for Medi-Cal next year, regardless of immigration status, under the state’s new spending plan.