Health CareCalifornia Coronavirus Updates: Plans To Roll Back Coronavirus Protections Is In The Cards If Larry Elder Wins Recall ElectionAugust 31, 2021A Republican candidate hasn’t won a statewide election in California in the last 15 years — but the rapid ascent of conservative Larry Elder in the September gubernatorial recall election that could oust Gov. Gavin Newsom is alarming Democrats.
Health CareNurse Shortages In California Reaching Crisis PointAugust 29, 2021COVID-19 burnout is driving many nurses to quit, and hospital administrators say the state’s new vaccine mandate is compounding the shortage, too.
Health CareSacramento County Hospitals 'At Capacity' As COVID-19 Surge ContinuesAugust 27, 2021 | Pauline Bartolone | Chris Hagan | Kris HooksSacramento County Health Officer Dr. Olivia Kasirye said patients may need to be moved to other counties.
Health CareRestorative Justice Group Offers Closure, Redemption For Both Survivors And Perpetrators Of Sexual ViolenceAugust 23, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaFor some sexual assault survivors, going to the police isn’t a safe or appealing option. Restorative justice offers a way for perpetrators and the people they’ve harmed to meet in a supervised setting. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CarePfizer's COVID Vaccine Gets Full Approval From The FDAAugust 23, 2021The approval replaces the emergency use authorizations granted last December, and could make it easier for employers, the military and universities to mandate the vaccination. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAir Quality Forecast To Remain Unhealthy In Sacramento Region Through ThursdayAugust 18, 2021 | Steve MilneSmoke and widespread haze from the Caldor Fire will linger in the Sacramento region for the next two-days. Air quality officials say if you smell smoke stay indoors if you can, otherwise you're likely to breathe-in fine particle pollution.
Health CareAsian Americans and Pacific Islanders Have High Vaccination Rates. But What’s Behind Those Numbers?August 16, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-TanPacific Islanders and Asian Americans currently have some of the highest vaccination rates in Sacramento, according to county data. But organizers fear those numbers may be overinflated.
Health CareIt's Time To Up Your Mask GameAugust 14, 2021From double-masking to getting a tighter seal, these suggestions and simple at-home hacks can make your mask a better barrier against the surging delta variant.
Health CareGovernor Newsom Is Mandating Vaccines For Teachers, Health Care Workers. Disability Advocates Say It Should Apply To Caregivers, TooAugust 12, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaHealth care workers in group settings must be fully immunized by the end of September under a new state order. Disability advocates say the rule should also apply to home care workers.
Health CareCalifornia To Require Teachers, Staff Be Vaccinated Or Tested For COVID-19August 11, 2021 | Chris HaganCalifornia will require that all teachers and school staff be vaccinated or tested weekly for COVID-19, becoming the first state to impose such measures ahead of the new school year.
