August 30, 2019 | Sammy Caiola
Southside Unlimited, a Sacramento nonprofit serving adults with disabilities, recently opened their art galleries and recording studios to the public. It’s part of an effort to promote interaction between participants and the community.
August 27, 2019 | Sammy Caiola
Fears of deportation, on top of longstanding cultural attitudes about mental health, are keeping some Latino Californians from taking advantage of community services.
August 23, 2019 | Sammy Caiola
A new group of Sacramento comedians says facing depression and suicide head on, and with a sense of humor, can be lifesaving.
August 23, 2019
The Trump administration’s final “public charge” rule has sown confusion among immigration communities who wonder if using public benefits will hurt their chances of becoming legal residents.
August 21, 2019 | Ben Adler | Nick Miller
Pan, the author of California’s vaccine law and a new proposal that seeks to limit medical exemptions, was walking to an event in downtown Sacramento when an opponent to that bill shoved the lawmaker in the back.
August 15, 2019 | Sammy Caiola
Capital Dance Project, an offshoot of the Sacramento Ballet, expanded its offerings to include sensory-friendly classes for people with autism and other disabilities.
August 9, 2019 | Sammy Caiola
A controversial bill to increase regulation of medical exemptions from vaccinations won the support of the state’s medical board Thursday.
August 6, 2019 | Sammy Caiola
Medication that prevents HIV infection has been on the market since 2012, but patients say access is still a challenge. A California bill would allow pharmacists to dispense the drug and eliminate complicated insurance steps.
August 5, 2019
Californians in their 50s and early 60s often face sticker shock when trying to purchase health insurance through Covered California. New subsidies are expected to provide some relief.
