Health CareHome care workers camp outside Sacramento County Board chambers for higher paySeptember 26, 2023 | Kate WolffeAt-home care workers in the county are being paid $16.50 per hour, and negotiations have stalled on a new contract. A dozen unionized caretakers are camping outside until Wednesday morning in protest.
Health CareWhat to know about getting your COVID booster in SacramentoSeptember 26, 2023 | Janelle Salanga | Kate WolffeThe CDC recommends anyone over 6 months old get the updated vaccine. Sacramento’s Immunization Program Manager says the latest shot is making its way into the region, although the slow rollout is causing some confusion.
Health CareCalifornia sues crisis pregnancy centers over ‘abortion pill reversal’ claimsSeptember 21, 2023Several anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers are advertising ‘abortion pill reversal’. California Attorney General Rob Bonta calls the claims false advertising that mislead vulnerable patients.
Health CareBiden administration announces $600M to produce COVID tests and will reopen website to order themSeptember 20, 2023The Biden administration has announced that it is providing $600 million in funding to produce new at-home COVID-19 tests and is restarting a website allowing Americans to again order up to four free tests per household.
Health CareCalifornia Planned Parenthood employees unionize, say they’re overworked as abortions increaseSeptember 19, 2023Abortions increased at Planned Parenthood clinics near California’s border with Arizona after the end of Roe vs Wade. Workers have joined a union.
State GovernmentLegislature passes Newsom’s proposal to retool Mental Health Services ActSeptember 15, 2023The California Legislature greenlighted Gov. Gavin Newsom’s latest plan to build more housing and increase addiction treatment as part of his response to the state’s homelessness and drug crises.
Health CareThe new COVID boosters are coming: Here's what you need to knowSeptember 13, 2023Updated versions of the mRNA vaccines roll out this week. Experts say they offer good protection against current COVID variants. Who should get them, and when's the best time to roll up your sleeve?
Health CareCDC advisers back broad rollout out of new COVID boostersSeptember 12, 2023A panel of doctors and scientists advising the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted to recommend that people 6 months of age and older get new COVID boosters this fall.
Health CareInvasive mosquito species found in San Joaquin CountySeptember 12, 2023 | Rich IbarraThe San Joaquin County Mosquito and Vector Control District said high numbers of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes have shown up in traps around South Stockton, Manteca, Escalon and Ripon. Crews will be spraying these areas through September.
Health CareNew COVID vaccines get FDA approvalSeptember 11, 2023Vaccines for a fall immunization drive against COVID-19 just got the green light from the Food and Drug Administration. The agency says the vaccines can protect people, as hospitalizations tick up.
