June 24, 2021 | Janelle Salanga
California’s masking guidelines allow fully vaccinated people to go maskless in several indoor settings. But there are still plenty of reasons that you — and the people around you — can benefit from wearing masks, according to public health experts.
June 20, 2021
In a 7-2 decision in California et al. v. Texas, the Supreme Court voted to reject the latest challenge to the Affordable Care Act. Meaning Obamacare stays.
June 18, 2021 | Scott Rodd
The system would allow immunized residents to have a virtual backup of their physical card. The technology that would allow businesses to scan and verify the digital cards is still being developed.
June 15, 2021 | Steve Milne | Emily Zentner | Chris Hagan | Sammy Caiola | Mike Hagerty | Janelle Salanga
A lot changes on June 15, when California officially reopens. Here's a look at the new rules for businesses and individuals, and what things are staying the same for now.
June 12, 2021
As the governor and lawmakers wrangle over the budget, local public health departments are underfunded and overwhelmed. Outdated equipment and insufficient staff hamper handling of everything from asthma to syphilis.
June 7, 2021 | Sammy Caiola
The city of Sacramento is partnering with nonprofits on a federally funded project that could bring community kitchens, retail spaces and cafes to neighborhoods outside the downtown area.
June 1, 2021 | Sammy Caiola
Advocates say there’s a need for more investment in mental health treatment for California children, especially given stresses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Services could get a boost in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s most recent budget proposal.
May 29, 2021
Nursing home chain ReNew Health continues to care for hundreds of patients even after the state attempted to crack down. Before and during the pandemic, homes connected to ReNew had safety violations.
May 29, 2021
A new coronavirus variant that is highly transmissible and has features of two other strains has been detected in Vietnam.
May 27, 2021 | Scott Rodd
The state will give out $100 million in the form of $50 gift cards to the next 2 million newly-vaccinated Californians, and hold drawings for another $16.5 million. Here's how it will work and who is eligible.
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July 24, 2021
Nope they won't put a microchip in you. And the side effects usually aren't that bad. And if you want to get your HPV shot at the same time, that totally works. Read on for these and more answers.
July 22, 2021
After Republican lawmakers in Missouri refused to implement voter-approved Medicaid expansion in the state, state Supreme Court justices say low-income individuals must have access to care.
July 18, 2021
Home health aides work for low wages, but they're critical for elderly and disabled people. A proposal to inject billions of dollars in federal funding may be an opportunity for sweeping change.
July 14, 2021
More than 93,000 people died of a drug overdose in the U.S. last year, according to new CDC data. Fentanyl and other synthetic opioids accounted primarily for the rise, which the pandemic exacerbated.
July 14, 2021
ER doctors wanted to hospitalize the young man to help ease his withdrawal from opioid dependence. But he declined because he couldn't afford it. His mom says no one told him he had financial options.
