Trump Defends Testing Capacity Despite Experts' WarningsApril 17, 2020The president still hopes to see some states begin easing social distancing measures before May 1, but health care authorities warn of a long road to recovery for the United States.
Health Care Access In Nevada Is Among The Nation’s Worst — With Black And Latinx Residents Most VulnerableApril 17, 2020 | Bert JohnsonState officials warn COVID-19 could overwhelm hospitals. But before the virus arrived, residents were already struggling to get health care. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia In A ‘Pandemic-Induced Recession,’ Gov. Gavin Newsom SaysApril 17, 2020 | Nicole Nixon | Nick MillerThe governor launched a new economic recovery task force, led by business leaders and all four living former state governors.
Business Journal: New Apartments Planned At Former Broadway Tower Site; Raley's Opens South Land Park StoreApril 17, 2020 | Steve MilneThe musical mural that used to wrap around the old Tower and Dimple record stores at 16th and Broadway may live on, even though the building itself was torn down. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich says it's part of an apartment project. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Temple Coffee Owner 'Stepping Aside' After Telling Workers Face Masks Violate Dress CodeApril 16, 2020 | Bob MoffittAn email to Temple Coffee employees from its human resources department said masks are not allowed. The company also wrote that, if employees can’t work their normal shifts, they can contact the California Employment Development Department.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s Self-Employed, Independent Contractors Will Finally Have Chance To Apply For Federal Relief — At The End Of AprilApril 16, 2020 | Chris NicholsA new state website promises to allow non-traditional workers, including some gig workers, to finally apply for federal relief benefits with the goal of paying people within two days of their application.
We're All Wearing Cloth Masks Now. But What Cloth Should You Use? And How Do You Keep Them Sanitized?April 16, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanWe answer listener questions about face masks as they become more common, including how effective they are compared to surgical masks, what to use to make them, and if you need to sanitize them before donating them. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
White House Discusses Coronavirus Guidelines To Reopen The CountryApril 16, 2020The Trump administration's phased strategy is contingent upon states having data about case levels, the capacity to treat all patients and test health care workers, and the ability to trace the contacts of those infected.
Food and SustainabilitySpring Cattle Work Brings COVID-19 Guidelines For Ranch Hands From UC Cooperative ExtensionApril 16, 2020 | Bob MoffittIt’s springtime and that means work for cattle ranchers and their employees. It also means another way people could spread the coronavirus.
California’s undocumented workers to get $125 million coronavirus disaster reliefApril 16, 2020Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday the state is partnering with philanthropic groups to provide disaster relief to undocumented immigrants affected by the coronavirus who have been left out of other pandemic assistance programs.
