Blood Banks Trying To Assure Donors It's Safe To Give, Despite Coronavirus FearsMarch 6, 2020 | Danielle McKinneyBlood banks throughout the nation are encouraging donors to give blood amidst coronavirus prevention measures. Officials say there is no risk of contracting the virus through blood donation procedure itself.
Coronavirus: 21 People On Grand Princess Cruise Ship Test PositiveMarch 6, 2020Vice President Pence said 46 people have been tested so far, and that 19 crew members and 2 passengers tested positive for the COVID-19 illness.
Health CareYolo County Reports First Confirmed Coronavirus Case, Declares Local EmergencyMarch 6, 2020 | Chris HaganThe Yolo County COVID-19 patient is an older female with underlying health conditions who acquired the disease through community transmission. Officials say she is currently hospitalized but her condition is improving.
Health CareNurses At San Joaquin General Hospital Strike Over Salary And Working ConditionsMarch 6, 2020 | Rich IbarraHundreds of clerical and other staff members with the county worker’s union SEIU have joined them in solidarity. Hospital CEO David Culberson says, in spite of the walkout, the hospital is open for business.
Court Blocks Trump's 'Remain In Mexico' Policy Along Part Of The BorderMarch 6, 2020The 9th Circuit said the policy, which forces asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico, may violate the law. But judges were prepared to block the policy in two states only, starting next week.
Business Journal: Press Building Gets A Restaurant; Steinberg Wants The Bee To Stay Local; City Councilman Working With For-Profit UniversityMarch 6, 2020 | Steve MilneThe Chinese restaurant Journey to the Dumpling plans to fill a spot at the Press Building in midtown Sacramento. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has the details plus more business news. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornians Can Get Coronavirus Testing For Free, Gov. Gavin Newsom AnnouncesMarch 5, 2020Employees who miss work due to illness or quarantine can also file a disability insurance claim, his office announced.
Trail Camera Footage Reveals An Elusive Weasel-like Creature Roaming North In YosemiteMarch 5, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroNew photos of a cat-like creature from inside Yosemite National Park depict what could be an exciting development in the recovery of a rare species.
How Are Hospitals Protecting Workers From Coronavirus? Not Well Enough, Some Nurses SayMarch 5, 2020California’s nurses and doctors are on the front lines of coronavirus, but union groups say thousands of hospital employees feel unprepared to safely do their jobs. Hospitals say they’re following guidance from state and federal agencies.
Health CareSacramento County Declares Public Health Emergency Over CoronavirusMarch 5, 2020 | Chris HaganSacramento County officials said the declaration isn't a signal of increased risk to the public, but a way to get access to potential state of federal funding.
