Was Caitlyn Jenner Released By A District Attorney After Killing Someone?May 10, 2021 | Steven RascónA Facebook post on April 25 claims Caitlyn Jenner “literally killed someone 6 years ago in the streets and was released by a District Attorney.”
No, The Death Rate For Vaccinated People Is Not Higher Than That Of Unvaccinated PeopleMay 10, 2021 | Isabella FertelVaccine breakthrough cases only occur in a small percentage of vaccinated people. And public health officials say that these cases actually reinforce the effectiveness of the vaccines, unlike the post suggests.
State GovernmentFacing A Recall And A Massive Surplus, Gov. Newsom Proposes More Stimulus ChecksMay 10, 2021Monday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a plan to send billions in state surplus dollars back to residents. Republicans who support recalling Newsom from office are questioning his timing. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareFDA OKs Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine For 12-15 Age GroupMay 10, 2021Pfizer said in late March that clinical trials found "100% efficacy and robust antibody responses" to the coronavirus in 12- to 15-year-olds.
Health CareWorried About Going Out Once California Reopens? Experts Say Take It Slow.May 10, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaWhile many people may be excited about returning to in-person social interactions post-pandemic, therapists say others are experiencing fear, obsessive behavior and uncertainty about going out again. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSacramento Parents Are Concerned About Children Falling Behind, COVID-19 Poll FindsMay 10, 2021 | Pauline BartoloneIn a recent Valley Vision and CapRadio survey, 70% of parents said they were concerned about their kids falling behind academically during the pandemic. More than 40% were “extremely” or “very” concerned. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareValley Vision, CapRadio Release Latest COVID-19 Resilience PollMay 10, 2021 | Vicki GonzalezA year after the pandemic’s onset, what are the experiences, perceptions, concerns and hopes of people living in California’s Capital region? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
How Growers Had To Sidestep County And State Programs To Vaccinate FarmworkersMay 9, 2021As harvest season approached, growers begged county officials to vaccinate their workers. But the state and counties didn’t prioritize vaccine doses for farmworkers in February. So the growers and doctors stepped in and set up their own clinics.
Pediatricians Can Bypass MyTurn As They Vaccinate ChildrenMay 8, 2021In an effort to accelerate vaccination of teens, California health officials say they will allow pediatricians to obtain doses without going through the state’s problematic registration site. Children ages 12 to 15 may become eligible for COVID-19 va
Red Flag Warning For Much Of Northern California Through TuesdayMay 8, 2021 | Steve Milne | Chris HaganMuch of the Central Valley stretching from Redding to Modesto will be under a red flag warning this weekend as dry, windy conditions increase the risk of wildfires.