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People with a mental health condition may be more prone to the so-called “holiday blues,” which are often tied to financial strain, loneliness, colder weather and other factors. Experts say these could be exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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As Holidays Arrive, California Faces A Shortage Of In-Home Caregivers

November 23, 2020 | Sammy Caiola

As nursing homes struggle to contain COVID-19 outbreaks, more people are trying to hire in-home caregivers for their elderly loved ones. But California home care agencies say recruitment has been a struggle during the pandemic.

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Can California's Curfew Slow The Spread Of COVID-19? We Asked An Infectious Disease Specialist.

November 20, 2020 | Mike Hagerty

CapRadio spoke with Dr. Lee Riley, an infectious disease specialist at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health, who said the curfew will only impact a small number of people.

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California Hospitals Applying Early Lessons As They Brace For A COVID-19 Surge

November 20, 2020 | Sammy Caiola

Hospitals say they’ve learned a lot since the start of the pandemic, and are now preparing for a flood of patients expected to hit later this month. But if you have a surgery or a cancer screening coming up, assume your appointment will stand.

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California Will Have A COVID-19 Curfew. Here’s What That Means.

November 19, 2020 | Chris Hagan | Sammy Caiola | Kris Hooks

California announced Thursday a curfew order to slow the state's surging coronavirus outbreak ahead of the holidays. Here's when it starts, who it affects and how the state will enforce it (it won't).

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High Rates of COVID Among Pacific Islanders Spur Community Solutions

November 18, 2020 | Pauline Bartolone | Emily Zentner

Pacific Islanders and Native Hawaiians have the highest rates of COVID-19 in Sacramento County and statewide. But members of the community are stepping up to bring those infections down.

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Sacramento’s Top Health Official Refers To Asian Americans As ‘Yellow Folks’

November 17, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-Tan | Nick Miller

County Health Director Dr. Peter Beilenson says he made “a significant mistake” when he used the slur at Tuesday’s board of supervisors meeting, when supporting a resolution to declare racism a public health crisis.

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California ‘Sounding The Alarm’ As COVID-19 Cases Surge At Fastest Rate Since Start Of Pandemic

November 16, 2020 | Nicole Nixon | Kris Hooks

Twenty-eight counties will slide back into the more restrictive purple tier this week, signaling widespread COVID-19 transmission. That means 94% of California’s population will be facing new restrictions by Tuesday, if they are not already.

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Rep. Barbara Lee On Possibly Filling Kamala Harris’ Senate Seat And The Nation’s Coronavirus Emergency

November 16, 2020 | Nicole Nixon

The progressive congresswoman is regularly named as a possible replacement for Sen. Kamala Harris, who will soon move to the White House as Vice President-elect.

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Sacramento Pushes To Get Flu Shot To Underserved Communities As A ‘Dry Run’ For Potential COVID-19 Vaccine

November 13, 2020 | Sammy Caiola

Sacramento County is teaming up with trusted organizations in underserved neighborhoods to urge low-income people, homeless individuals and others to get the flu shot to reduce impact on hospitals during COVID-19.

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