Health CareThe CDC is worried about a mpox rebound and urges people to get vaccinatedMay 20, 2023A cluster of mpox cases in the Chicago area has sparked fears of a summer wave. Health officials are pointing to new research showing the vaccine is effective and hoping people take notice.
Why the ‘science of reading’ may be the next dyslexia battlegroundMay 19, 2023Not enough teachers are trained in the “science of reading,” which many experts believe is the key to helping students with dyslexia.
‘God only knows how many workers have suffered and died’: Employees urge Cal/OSHA to set indoor heat rulesMay 19, 2023Workers from a variety of industries urged Cal/OSHA's board to quickly pass new rules for hot, indoor workplaces.
EnvironmentHere’s how to give feedback on Sacramento 2040 plans for climate, city growthMay 19, 2023 | Kristin LamThe public can view an online workshop until the end of August to help shape an update to the plans before the City Council approves them.
Health CareAs Sacramento summer heat approaches, unhoused people, housing advocates call for supportMay 18, 2023 | Janelle SalangaWith city, county bans on homeless camping and shelters cramped, potential sweeps leave unhoused people in a bind. Self-governed community Camp Resolution also seeks infrastructure to run fans and A/C.
State GovernmentLegislative Survivor: Which big California bills were shelved in ‘suspense file?’May 18, 2023In their twice-a-year exercise, legislators killed dozens of California bills in the process known as the suspense file.
Mid Pacific | BonusBONUS EPISODE: Introducing the Asian Americana PodcastMay 18, 2023How often do you think about Asian Americans and country music? In this bonus episode, you’ll hear an excerpt from the “Asian Americana” podcast hosted by Quincy Surasmith that explores one Lao American man's complicated relationship with the genre. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia has tried to cut the cost of insulin for years. Why it might finally succeedMay 18, 2023To fight the skyrocketing cost of insulin, California is using multiple tactics, including making its own generic versions.
When will Sacramento start Measure L children’s fund spending? City shares timelineMay 17, 2023 | Kristin LamThe city shared a timeline for creating a Measure L oversight commission and a five-year investment plan for youth services.
Health CareFDA relaxes blood donation eligibility for gay, bisexual men. Experts say they’re ‘delighted’May 17, 2023 | Vicki GonzalezLast week the FDA eased restrictions for gay and bisexual men who want to donate blood. CapRadio’s Vicki Gonzalez spoke with blood donation non-profit Vitalant, which contributed research that helped the department come to this decision. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.