Health CareThink You’re Eating More During The Stay-At-Home Orders? Experts Do, Too.April 8, 2020 | Randol WhiteA higher-than-normal production of stress chemicals signals the brain to crave foods high in fats and sugars, leading us to devour more comfort foods as we shelter in place. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento City, County Leaders Approve $15 Million Plan To Keep COVID-19 From Spreading In Homeless PopulationApril 8, 2020 | Chris NicholsThe joint city-county plan focuses on keeping existing homeless shelters safe and opening hundreds of motel rooms for those who are infected or most at risk.
Health Experts Show Cautious Optimism As Economic Relief Debate EscalatesApril 8, 2020President Trump and congressional Democrats are haggling over the size of the next bill designed to help Americans through the crisis The White House has scheduled a briefing for 5 p.m. ET.
State GovernmentCalifornia Secures 200 Million Masks A Month In ‘Big Bold Bet’April 8, 2020 | Nick MillerGov. Gavin Newsom said the state’s strategy to purchase more personal protective equipment for health workers and others on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis is ‘bearing fruit.’
Bernie Sanders Is Suspending His Presidential CampaignApril 8, 2020The Vermont senator is exiting the 2020 race, bowing to the commanding delegate lead that former Vice President Joe Biden has established.
Health CareStress During COVID-19 Can Affect Your Dog or Cat. Here’s What You Can Do.April 8, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaLocal trainers say they’re getting calls from owners whose pets are acting strangely during the stay-at-home order.
Can A School District Implement Online Learning Without The Blessing Of Its Teachers Union?April 8, 2020 | Bob MoffittWhile many districts in California have worked with teachers unions to plan for online learning, the Yuba City Teachers Association says its district is breaking the law. Yuba City Unified says it has the right to respond to stay-at-home orders.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezNext Generation Jazz Festival Shifts OnlineApril 8, 2020Young musicians are performing and competing as scheduled in the 50th Annual Next Generation Jazz Festival, but it’s happening online. We take a look. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Passover Celebrations Take Shape Differently To Work Around The CoronavirusApril 7, 2020Social distancing is preventing families from gathering for the traditional Seder, so this year Passover will be different. Many Jews are planning virtual celebrations.
State GovernmentCalifornia Gov. Newsom On His State's Ongoing Pandemic PreparationsApril 7, 2020NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with California Gov. Gavin Newsom about how his state is addressing the coronavirus pandemic.