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Scott Rodd
State Government Reporter
Scott Rodd previously covered government and legal affairs for the Sacramento Business Journal. Prior to the Business Journal, Scott worked as a freelance reporter in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., contributing to the Washington Post, New York Times, Stateline, the New York Observer and Next City. Scott grew up in West Hartford, Connecticut, and studied English literature at Susquehanna University.
This Coronavirus Test Promises Results In 45 Minutes. But Some California Labs Can’t Get It.
April 2, 2020
The test from Silicon Valley-based company Cepheid was among the first authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Over 25,000 Licensed Health Professionals And Students Signed Up To Help With California’s COVID-19 Response
March 31, 2020
The state’s Health Corp initiative calls on retired and out of work medical professionals to help with coronavirus response.
Dry Skin From All That Handwashing? Wondering How Long To Clean Personal Items? We’ve Got Some Answers.
March 30, 2020
Listeners and readers asked us questions about washing hands and disinfecting surfaces. Here's what we found out.
California Leasing Hotels For Homeless People During Coronavirus Crisis — And After Could Make Them Permanent Housing
March 24, 2020
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s deputy secretary for homelessness says the situation is an “opportunity: to create permanent housing solutions.
Stocking Up On Food? You Could Be Limiting Options For Low-Income Shoppers.
March 24, 2020
People who rely on government subsidies like CalFresh can make informed decisions by paying attention to labels on food items.
A Postcard From The Streets: Living Unsheltered As Coronavirus Spreads
March 23, 2020
Rodney Stanhope, an unsheltered Sacramento resident, describes the challenges and fears in the homeless community as the pandemic worsens.
Newsom: State Working To Expand Hospital Bed Capacity, Housing For Homeless
March 21, 2020
California Gov. Gavin Newsom gave an update Saturday evening on the state’s effort to reign in the spread of COVID-19, just days after issuing a stay-at-home order.
California Works To Lease Hotels For Homeless As Cities Offer Temporary Solutions
March 19, 2020
Unsheltered people are among the most vulnerable to COVID-19. California officials fear an outbreak among homeless populations could inundate the state’s health care system.
Following Frustration From Staffers, California Lawmakers Allow Remote Work To Mitigate Coronavirus Spread
March 16, 2020
In recent weeks, Capitol staffers have raised concerns about workplace safety during the coronavirus outbreak.
California Approves $1 Billion For Emergency Coronavirus Aid, Lawmakers On Recess Until April 13
March 16, 2020
The emergency spending bills passed without opposition after Gov. Gavin Newsom waived the 72 hour public review rule. Meanwhile, the governor issued an executive order calling for renter and homeowner protections.