Health CareVaccine Appointments May Be Backed Up For Several WeeksMarch 29, 2021Californians frustrated by the never-ending hunt for COVID-19 vaccine appointments may have to wait several weeks until appointments are more readily available, Blue Shield’s CEO said in an interview with CalMatters Friday.
Protests At Sacramento City Manager’s Home Draws Criticism From OfficialsMarch 28, 2021 | Scott RoddA flyer advertising the event showed City Manager Howard Chan’s photo with his name written in dripping red letters. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCan’t Afford Bail? State Supreme Court Offers Relief For Some DefendantsMarch 28, 2021The state’s highest court now says judges must consider a defendant’s ability to pay, but mass inmate release unlikely.
Health CareSo You’re Vaccinated Against Covid. Now What?March 28, 2021Optimism is warranted, but all of us — even the vaccinated — still need to be careful.
'Howard The Printer' Makes An Impression On TikTok With Mini History LessonsMarch 27, 2021A little-known hub of California history closed during the pandemic. But its in-house printing press expert, Howard Hatch, won millions of visitors for the Sacramento History Museum's TikTok account.
After Attacks On Asian Americans, California Lawmakers Push To Expand Hate Crime LawsMarch 27, 2021The Atlanta shootings and other recent attacks on Asian Americans have prompted state lawmakers to resurrect past bills, but hurdles remain in documenting and prosecuting hate crimes.
Health Care‘Most Significant Economic Development Project’ In Sacramento Moves Forward As City, Developers Agree On Community BenefitsMarch 27, 2021 | Kris HooksAggie Square’s footprint would transform the South Sacramento neighborhoods near the UC Davis Medical Center. Some community advocates, however, want to see even more benefits for low-income and legacy residents in nearby Oak Park. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
From Norway With Horsepower: Soprano Lise Davidsen Is Conquering OperaMarch 27, 2021The young, late-comer to opera is turning heads in the classical world with a powerful voice that can rocket over huge orchestras or pare down to a silvery thread.
California State Of Mind | Episode 19Exploring Police Diversity On California’s College CampusesMarch 26, 2021California’s college campuses are some of the most diverse in the nation, but their police departments aren’t. Students say it affects their relationship with campus cops. Plus, the latest on the state’s unemployment backlog and school re-openings. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAnother $282M In No-Bid Pandemic Contracts To Major Newsom Contributor UnitedHealthMarch 25, 2021 | Scott RoddThe company has contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to Newsom’s reelection campaign and ballot measure committee since 2018. That includes $131,000 in December 2020.
