Health CareSacramento City Unified Parents Frustrated With District’s Independent Study ProgramSeptember 13, 2021 | Pauline BartoloneRoughly 1,600 students at Sacramento City Unified schools have chosen to continue learning at home through the pandemic. But most of the kids remain without teacher assignments, and parents say the district has left many questions unanswered.
EnvironmentWhat to know about air quality during wildfire seasonSeptember 13, 2021 | Kacey Sycamore | Janelle SalangaCalifornia’s wildfire season is getting longer and more intense, with smoky skies becoming a regular feature of summer. Here’s how to tell if the air quality near you is harmful, and what you should do if it is. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg Tests Positive For COVID-19September 11, 2021 | Kris HooksIt’s not clear where or when Steinberg contracted the highly contagious virus, but he said he received a positive test on Friday. The mayor, who turns 62 in October, said being fully vaccinated has kept severe symptoms at bay.
Health CareInterview: How Vaccine And Mask Mandates Might Affect Employees And EmployersSeptember 9, 2021 | Vicki Gonzalez | Megan ManataWith Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine approved by the FDA, some employers are looking to tie employment to vaccination requirements. However, things can get tricky with certain exemptions.
Health CareCalifornia’s Community Colleges Divided On Vaccine Mandates For StudentsSeptember 2, 2021 | Janelle Salanga | Ed FletcherStudents returning to California’s publicly-owned four-year college and university campuses this fall will be required to show proof of vaccination. Most students attending community college in the state won’t have the same safeguard.