Health CareInterview: What wastewater samples tell us about COVID-19 spread in SacramentoApril 26, 2022 | Randol WhiteThe general manager at Regional San, the wastewater agency for more than 1.5 million people in Sacramento County, says COVID-19 levels in wastewater has increased in recent weeks, but still far below the winter omicron surge. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareInterview: A UCSF doctor calculates the risk of not masking up in public transitApril 24, 2022 | Randol WhiteAirlines, airports and many public transit systems have announced they’ll no longer require passengers to mask up. UC San Francisco professor and Chair of the Department of Medicine, Dr. Robert Wachter discusses the risk. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareRural counties in the North State struggle to find forensic nurse examiners to test rape kitsApril 23, 2022Sexual assault forensic examiners are struggling across California—especially in rural communities.
Health CareHere's why you might still want to wear masks on public transportApril 22, 2022Sure, you don't have to wear a mask on airplanes, buses and ride shares anymore, but you still might want to depending on the circumstances. Here's what experts say about the risks.
State GovernmentWith Roe vs. Wade decision looming, California abortion rights groups endorse Rob Bonta for attorney generalApril 20, 2022 | Nicole NixonBonta, who was appointed attorney general last year, is the only Democrat in the race. But advocates say he’s also the only one who’s spoken in favor of expanding reproductive care – and legal protections – in California.
State GovernmentCalifornia will close its central COVID-19 lab, cancel $1.7 billion contract with PerkinElmerApril 20, 2022 | Scott RoddThe Valencia Branch Laboratory struggled with “significant deficiencies” since opening in late 2020.
Health CareSacramento International Airport, SacRT drop mask mandates after federal rules struck downApril 19, 2022 | Steve MilneLike airports throughout the country, the Sacramento International Airport is lifting its mask mandate after a ruling by a U.S. District Court judge ended a federal rule requiring face coverings on public transportation.
Health CareBattle lines are drawn over California deal with Kaiser PermanenteApril 18, 2022A controversial proposal to grant HMO giant Kaiser Permanente a no-bid statewide Medicaid contract is headed for its first legislative hearing.
State GovernmentTrucker convoy rolls into Sacramento, protesting California COVID-19 billsApril 18, 2022 | Janelle SalangaThe convoy, which began its trip in Southern California in late February, is modeled on Canada truckers’ protests against vaccine mandates.
Health CarePlans to curb California insulin costs abound. Will anything get done this year?April 10, 2022Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration is pushing a first-in-the-nation plan for California to partner with a drugmaker to produce cheaper insulin. It’s one of many proposed state and federal remedies to soaring insulin costs.
