Complaint Alleges PE Discrimination In California SchoolsAugust 14, 2015 | Steve MilneSome civil rights groups are charging discrimination in access to physical education in California schools. They say public schools have not satisfied their legal obligation to provide quality physical education to Latino and African-American kids. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentTobacco Ban On Hold At Sacramento StateJuly 29, 2015 | Ed JoyceSacramento State had planned to ban all tobacco use on campus this fall. But those plans are now on hold. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAdvocates For Physician-Assisted Suicide Dealt SetbackJuly 24, 2015 | Katie OrrSupporters of physician-assisted suicide in California were dealt another setback today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Dozens Of Kids Sickened From Chlorine At Antioch Water ParkJune 19, 2015(AP) - About 40 children became ill while swimming at a city-run water park in Antioch after excessive chlorine apparently leaked into the water.
State GovernmentAudit Finds Problems With Medi-Cal Managed Care SystemJune 16, 2015 | Katie OrrAn audit of the department that oversees Medi-Cal found inaccurate health plan information, thousands of unanswered calls and a lack of oversight. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCMA Drops Opposition To Physician Aid In Dying BillMay 20, 2015 | Katie OrrThe California Medical Association has changed its position on a physician aid in dying bill currently in the state Senate. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Almond Milk Sales Skyrocket, But How Healthy Is It?April 1, 2015 | Lesley McClurgAlmond milk is no longer a health food niche product. Last year national sales were up 40 percent, according to Nielson data. But some dietitians question almond milk's nutritional value. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Early Bloom Triggers Allergy Symptoms For ManyMarch 18, 2015 | Steve MilneSpring officially starts on Friday. But the unseasonably warm weather has made it feel like spring arrived early in the Sacramento area. Trees have bloomed earlier too and that's making it a rough March for people who suffer from allergies. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareInfant Dies Of Whooping Cough In San Joaquin CountyMarch 5, 2015 | Lesley McClurgA three week old infant in San Joaquin County has died of Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough. The state is experiencing an epidemic of the disease. There were more than 11,000 cases in California last year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareRoseville Group Helping Liberians Fight EbolaFebruary 18, 2015 | Steve MilneSacramento area relief workers helping to fight the Ebola crisis in West Africa report that Liberian schools are reopening after shutting down six months ago.
