California Bill Would Mandate Paid Rest Breaks for Farm WorkersMarch 28, 2014Paid rest breaks would become mandatory for farm workers and other outdoor workers under a bill now in the California legislature. The measure is an attempt to prevent heat related illnesses. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Nevada Extends Health Insurance Enrollment Deadline For SomeMarch 24, 2014Nevada is allowing an extra 60 days for people to sign up for coverage through the state’s health insurance exchange. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Unvaccinated People Make Up Large Portion Of Measles Cases In CaliforniaMarch 19, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia health officials say almost half of the 32 Californians known to have contracted measles are in families that chose not to vaccinate. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
West Nile Virus Spotted Early This YearMarch 14, 2014 | Rich IbarraThe warm weather is bringing out some not-too-welcome visitors...mosquitoes and along with them the West Nile Virus. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Study: Oral Hygiene Can Save Patients' LivesMarch 3, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneA study at a Sacramento-area hospital has revealed that basic dental hygiene among hospital patients can significantly reduce the incidence of pneumonia. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Drought Creates Extra Burden for Allergy SufferersMarch 3, 2014 | Pauline BartolonePeople who suffer from allergy in California may already be feeling symptoms this year. And the drought conditions may bring further aggravation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Smoking Ban For Sacramento Restaurant, Bar Patios?February 18, 2014 | Marianne RussShould Sacramento ban smoking on the patios of bars and restaurants? The city will begin debating the idea today. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Mental Health Center Offers Space for Recovery During CrisesFebruary 17, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneIt’s estimated that one in 17 people live with a debilitating mental health problem. The Mental Health Crisis Respite center recently opened in Sacramento for people in crisis who want to avoid the emergency room. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Food And Farm Activists Push For Critical LegislationJanuary 8, 2014 | Max PringleFarming and healthy food advocates from around California were in Sacramento Wednesday asking lawmakers to focus on challenges facing the state’s food production system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Calpirg Releases Annual Hazardous Toy ReportNovember 26, 2013 | Max PringleThe California Public Interest Research Group has released its annual report listing the potential hazards of some toys. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
