Health CareCoronavirus FAQ: Should I go to that party? What do I do if guests got COVID?May 7, 2022Whether it's a wedding, graduation or meeting, indoor events can spread the virus. Here's a complete guide: what to ponder before going, how to cut risks while there, what to do if cases crop up.
Health CareWhat to know around masks, testing, vaccinations as cases rise again in SacramentoMay 6, 2022 | Janelle SalangaCOVID-19 transmission is on the rise in Sacramento County. Here’s what’s still available — regardless of insurance or citizenship status — around testing, vaccinations and potential work leave.
Health CareCalifornia leaders vow a constitutional amendment to enshrine abortion rights if Roe v. Wade is overturnedMay 3, 2022 | Nicole NixonGov. Gavin Newsom and other Democratic leaders doubled down Tuesday on their plans to make California a “sanctuary” for abortion rights after a leaked Supreme Court opinion showing Roe v. Wade will likely be overturned.
Health CareHere's what could happen if Roe v. Wade is overturnedMay 3, 2022If the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down the landmark decision, it will have a major impact in states across the country that have already signaled their intention to further restrict or ban abortion.
Health CareReport: A leaked draft opinion suggests the Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. WadeMay 2, 2022A draft opinion published by Politico suggests that earlier this year a majority of Supreme Court justices supported overturning the 1973 case Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion nationwide.
Health CareInterview: What wastewater samples tell us about COVID-19 spread in SacramentoApril 26, 2022 | Randol WhiteThe general manager at Regional San, the wastewater agency for more than 1.5 million people in Sacramento County, says COVID-19 levels in wastewater has increased in recent weeks, but still far below the winter omicron surge. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareInterview: A UCSF doctor calculates the risk of not masking up in public transitApril 24, 2022 | Randol WhiteAirlines, airports and many public transit systems have announced they’ll no longer require passengers to mask up. UC San Francisco professor and Chair of the Department of Medicine, Dr. Robert Wachter discusses the risk. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareRural counties in the North State struggle to find forensic nurse examiners to test rape kitsApril 23, 2022Sexual assault forensic examiners are struggling across California—especially in rural communities.
Health CareHere's why you might still want to wear masks on public transportApril 22, 2022Sure, you don't have to wear a mask on airplanes, buses and ride shares anymore, but you still might want to depending on the circumstances. Here's what experts say about the risks.
State GovernmentWith Roe vs. Wade decision looming, California abortion rights groups endorse Rob Bonta for attorney generalApril 20, 2022 | Nicole NixonBonta, who was appointed attorney general last year, is the only Democrat in the race. But advocates say he’s also the only one who’s spoken in favor of expanding reproductive care – and legal protections – in California.
