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This is your all-in-one destination to stay up to date on the latest numbers of COVID-19 cases, vaccinations and hospitalizations in Sacramento County and throughout California.

PolitiFact California

Can You Handle The Truth?: Fact-Checking COVID-19 Deaths In San Francisco, Claims About Maxine Waters Comments On Derek Chauvin

April 29, 2021 | Chris Nichols

Data from the city’s public health department and medical examiner’s office support this claim. Health officials say the isolation caused by the pandemic led to an increase in fentanyl overdoses in San Francisco.

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PolitiFact California

FACT CHECK: Did San Francisco Have ‘Twice As Many Drug Overdose Deaths As COVID Deaths’ In 2020?

April 29, 2021 | Chris Nichols

State Government

With Latest California Single Payer Health Care Bill Shelved, Advocates Push Newsom For Support

April 29, 2021 | Sammy Caiola

Californians who support a single payer health care system say it’s time for Gov. Gavin Newsom to keep his campaign promises and take steps toward making the model a reality.

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Health Care

State’s ‘MyTurn’ Website Bypassed For Most Vaccine Appointments

April 23, 2021

Billed as a one-stop shop, California’s $50 million site has instead created nonstop problems. Only 27% of vaccinations booked each day use MyTurn.

Health Care

Derek Chauvin’s Trial Is Taking A Mental Toll On Black Sacramentans. Here Are Resources.

April 20, 2021 | Sammy Caiola

Some Sacramentans may be experiencing stress and anxiety around news of Derek Chauvin’s trial verdict. We’ve put together a list of mental health resources.

Arts and Lifestyle

Sacramento Arts Venues Say It’s Not Feasible To Reopen Under New California Guidelines

April 16, 2021 | Sammy Caiola

Sacramento performance venues say new state guidelines on live productions don’t make it financially feasible to open their doors.

Health Care

As California Expands Vaccine Eligibility, Some Counties Say Supply And Scheduling Still A Problem

April 15, 2021 | Sammy Caiola

California counties say it’s been a challenge to expand vaccine eligibility to all Californians given the fluctuation in supply, and the complications of adjusting to a new state distribution system.

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Health Care

How To Get A Vaccine Appointment In California, And Other Things To Know About The Vaccine

April 15, 2021 | Sammy Caiola

California is expanding vaccine eligibility to all residents 12 and older starting May 13. Here’s the latest information on eligibility, availability and registering for appointments in California.

State Government

Despite Johnson & Johnson Vaccination Halt, California Officials Expect No Significant Impact

April 13, 2021 | Nicole Nixon

Gov. Gavin Newsom said the pause is not expected to have a significant impact on California’s vaccine allocation or plans to reopen by mid-June — a plan that is contingent on adequate vaccine supply.

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