Health CareCalifornia Urges — Again — People Wear Face Coverings Indoors As COVID-19 Cases RiseJuly 28, 2021 | Chris HaganThe announcement comes after the CDC released new guidance asking most people to wear masks indoors as the delta variant drives a new surge in COVID-19 cases.
Health CareListen: Your Work’s Dress Code May Change Post-Pandemic. Here’s Why.July 28, 2021 | Randol WhiteMany employees in California are shifting back into the office after more than a year of working from home but how will workplace dress codes adapt to the more casual clothing choices popular during the stay-at-home orders. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareIn Some Areas, Sacramento’s Immunization Rates Are Flagging. Here’s Why That’s Happening.July 28, 2021 | Janelle SalangaSacramento’s below-state-average unvaccinated population isn’t a monolith, nor is it necessarily partisan: inaccessibility and lack of trust because of historical mistreatment can deter people from getting vaccinated, community leaders say.
Health CareNew CDC Advice: Most Vaccinated Californians Should Wear Masks IndoorsJuly 27, 2021Under the CDC’s new mask recommendations, vaccinated people in 45 California counties — all of its most populous areas — are advised to wear masks in public indoor places.
Health CareInterview: How Low Vaccination Rates In Sacramento County Contributes To Increasing COVID-19 CasesJuly 27, 2021Sacramento County’s vaccination rate is just under 50%, but in some neighborhoods, the rate drops to as low as 35%.
State GovernmentWhat Type Of Electorate Will Show Up For the Gavin Newsom Recall?July 27, 2021 | Nicole NixonThree IGS surveys since January have each shown Newsom garnering a comfortable margin of support from the larger block of registered voters, but reveal a closer contest when it comes down to likely voters. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Officers Give Harrowing Testimony Of Defending The Capitol On Jan. 6: Watch LiveJuly 27, 2021"For most people, Jan. 6 happened for a few hours," U.S. Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell said. "But for those of us who were in the thick of it, it has not ended."
Arts and LifestyleInterview: Sacramento Singer Breaks Down What It Was Like To Work During Stay-At-Home OrdersJuly 27, 2021 | Andrew Nixon | Megan ManataSacramento musician Omari Tau found himself in a troubling situation once the state shut down due to the pandemic. He realized he needed to figure out how to perform, teach and work on singing, all from behind a computer screen. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Why Are Key California Affordable Housing Bills Bottled Up?July 26, 2021Affordable housing advocates are asking why bills supported by state Senate leader Toni Atkins are stuck in the Assembly. One answer appears to be a labor provision pushed by the State Building and Construction Trades Council.
Health CareCalifornia Will Require Vaccination Or Testing For Health Care, State WorkersJuly 26, 2021 | Nicole NixonCalifornia state employees must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination by Aug. 2. Workers who do not must continue to wear masks at work and be tested at least weekly. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
