Health CareSacramento County identifies fifth possible monkeypox caseJune 6, 2022 | Chris HaganA fifth possible monkeypox case has been identified in Sacramento County, though health officials say the cases are linked and that risk to the general public remains low.
Health CareThirty-year-old Medi-Cal income limit leaves some seniors without needed careJune 4, 2022People with costly medical needs who make more than the income limit to qualify for free Medi-Cal may still access the program by paying a share of cost, but it’s often unaffordable.
State GovernmentCalifornia lawmakers ramp up efforts to become a sanctuary state for abortion rightsJune 3, 2022California lawmakers are considering 13 bills that would expand access to abortion and welcome women from states where abortion is being banned or restricted. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareWhite House says COVID vaccination for kids younger than 5 could start in a few weeksJune 3, 2022COVID-19 vaccinations for children younger than 5 could start right after the Juneteenth holiday.
Health CareSacramento City Unified to require masks indoors starting MondayJune 2, 2022 | Janelle Salanga | Chris HaganThe change comes after Sacramento County was placed in the highest COVID-19 risk level by the CDC, and only 45 days since the district originally dropped its indoor mask requirement on April 18, one of the last California districts to do so.
