Health CareSacramento County identifies fifth possible monkeypox caseJune 6, 2022 | Chris HaganA fifth possible monkeypox case has been identified in Sacramento County, though health officials say the cases are linked and that risk to the general public remains low.
Health CareThirty-year-old Medi-Cal income limit leaves some seniors without needed careJune 4, 2022People with costly medical needs who make more than the income limit to qualify for free Medi-Cal may still access the program by paying a share of cost, but it’s often unaffordable.
State GovernmentCalifornia lawmakers ramp up efforts to become a sanctuary state for abortion rightsJune 3, 2022California lawmakers are considering 13 bills that would expand access to abortion and welcome women from states where abortion is being banned or restricted. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareWhite House says COVID vaccination for kids younger than 5 could start in a few weeksJune 3, 2022COVID-19 vaccinations for children younger than 5 could start right after the Juneteenth holiday.
Health CareSacramento City Unified to require masks indoors starting MondayJune 2, 2022 | Janelle Salanga | Chris HaganThe change comes after Sacramento County was placed in the highest COVID-19 risk level by the CDC, and only 45 days since the district originally dropped its indoor mask requirement on April 18, one of the last California districts to do so.
Health CarePolitics and Pandemic Fatigue Doom California’s Covid Vaccine MandatesMay 31, 2022Even in deep-blue California, Democratic lawmakers pulled their proposed covid vaccine requirements before they had a vote.
State GovernmentCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom tests positive for COVID-19May 28, 2022 | Chris HaganNewsom's office said the governor received the positive test Saturday morning and has mild symptoms and will remain in isolation through at least June 2 and until he tests negative. The governor will continue to work remotely during that time.
Health CareSecond suspected monkeypox case discovered in Sacramento CountyMay 27, 2022 | Chris HaganThe new suspected case is a close contact of the county's first case, which was confirmed this week by the CDC.
Health CareCalifornia schools try to outrace Covid outbreaksMay 27, 2022Even with covid cases rising as schools head into the final stretch of the academic year, most California districts have not moved toward reinstating mask mandates.
Health CareMonkeypox isn't like COVID-19 — and that's a good thingMay 25, 2022Although monkeypox's recent spread has caused concern, its similarities to smallpox have given the public health world a head start on combating it.
