Health CareHow to talk to your kids about vaping: Honest insights from high school studentsSeptember 19, 2024 | Tony RodriguezA group of Sacramento students spoke about why their peers vape — and offered solutions for parents looking to discuss nicotine consumption with their teens.
State GovernmentProject 2025 to California: Report abortion data or lose billions in MedicaidSeptember 16, 2024If the next Republican president implements Project 2025, California will face an ultimatum: report sensitive abortion data to the CDC or jeopardize Medicaid funding.
Health CareSacramento students have firsthand experience with growing vaping crisisSeptember 13, 2024 | Tony RodriguezA quiet crisis is unfolding in the hallways and bathrooms of high schools in Sacramento. Vaping, once thought to be a safer alternative to smoking, has taken a firm hold among teenagers, creating challenges for educators, parents, and the students. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislature pushes for more oversight of youth treatment programsAugust 29, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiThe bill got attention in the spring when Paris Hilton came to the Capitol to support it.
Health CareThe new COVID shot is now available. Here's what you need to knowAugust 28, 2024Updated COVID-19 vaccines have arrived at pharmacies all over the country.
State GovernmentBill aimed at getting more addiction treatment to older adults heads to NewsomAugust 27, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiThe bill is meant to streamline the process for Skilled Nursing Facilities to begin offering treatment.
Health CareFDA approves two updated COVID vaccinesAugust 22, 2024The Food and Drug Administration gave the green light to two updated COVID-19 vaccines to protect against recent variants of the coronavirus.
Sacramento RegionSacramento Community Land Trust acquires its first propertyAugust 19, 2024 | Kate WolffeThe purchase of a community garden in Del Paso Heights will allow people in neighboring tiny homes to have outdoor space, according to the executive director.
Health CareSacramento's teen nicotine crisis: Battling vaping addictionAugust 19, 2024 | Tony RodriguezThe recent rise of alternatives like vapes and nicotine pouches has complicated efforts to protect children's health. In Sacramento, providers, parents and researchers are collaborating to support teens struggling with nicotine addiction.
State GovernmentAdvocates say California falls short on addiction treatment for young peopleAugust 14, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiLawmakers heard testimony this week from experts and officials who say the state is falling short on providing adequate services to young people struggling with addiction.
