Health CareFDA faces pressure to act nationwide on red dye in foodOctober 17, 2023Red No. 3 was banned from cosmetics three decades ago. Consumer advocates question why it's still allowed in food products, including many popular with kids.
State GovernmentCalifornia becomes the first state to ban 4 food additives linked to diseaseOctober 10, 2023Brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben and red dye 3, which can be found in candy, cookies and more, will be banned starting in 2027 due to risk of cancer, other health effects.
Health CareKaiser strike: Sacramento workers say ‘unsafe staffing’ means patients wait hours for careOctober 4, 2023 | Nicole NixonKaiser employees in Sacramento joined a nationwide strike against the health care giant Wednesday. They say staffing levels leave patients waiting hours for routine care.
Health CareAnother strike looms at Kaiser’s California hospitals as workers push for better payOctober 3, 2023Kaiser Permanente provides health care to more than 9 million Californians. A strike this week could affect patients at dozens of hospitals.
Health CareHome care workers camp outside Sacramento County Board chambers for higher paySeptember 26, 2023 | Kate WolffeAt-home care workers in the county are being paid $16.50 per hour, and negotiations have stalled on a new contract. A dozen unionized caretakers are camping outside until Wednesday morning in protest. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareWhat to know about getting your COVID booster in SacramentoSeptember 26, 2023 | Kate Wolffe | Janelle SalangaThe CDC recommends anyone over 6 months old get the updated vaccine. Sacramento’s Immunization Program Manager says the latest shot is making its way into the region, although the slow rollout is causing some confusion.
Health CareCalifornia sues crisis pregnancy centers over ‘abortion pill reversal’ claimsSeptember 21, 2023Several anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers are advertising ‘abortion pill reversal’. California Attorney General Rob Bonta calls the claims false advertising that mislead vulnerable patients.
Health CareBiden administration announces $600M to produce COVID tests and will reopen website to order themSeptember 20, 2023The Biden administration has announced that it is providing $600 million in funding to produce new at-home COVID-19 tests and is restarting a website allowing Americans to again order up to four free tests per household.
Health CareCalifornia Planned Parenthood employees unionize, say they’re overworked as abortions increaseSeptember 19, 2023Abortions increased at Planned Parenthood clinics near California’s border with Arizona after the end of Roe vs Wade. Workers have joined a union.
State GovernmentLegislature passes Newsom’s proposal to retool Mental Health Services ActSeptember 15, 2023The California Legislature greenlighted Gov. Gavin Newsom’s latest plan to build more housing and increase addiction treatment as part of his response to the state’s homelessness and drug crises.
