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Crisis & Personal Support Health

As Schools Tackle Student Mental Health, Nonprofits Work to Fill a Void

09/22/2022
With so many students requiring mental health support and school districts confronting mental health clinician shortages, local organizations are stepping up to bridge the gap for students of color.

From The Sacramento Bee...

COVID-19 Health

Demographics of COVID-19 Victims Are Shifting

09/19/2022
As California settles into a third year of pandemic, the demographics of those falling victim to COVID-19 has shifted notably from the first two years. Each week, the virus is killing hundreds of Californians, hitting hardest among the unvaccinated.

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Public Safety Health Crime & Justice Government

Why Zero Traffic Fatalities Remains a Distant Goal

09/16/2022
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Here are some reasons why road deaths have been on the rise in California.

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Crime & Justice Government Health

Why Are Murder Rates High in Some Republican Counties?

09/06/2022
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Some of California’s ‘reddest’ counties suddenly have alarmingly high homicide rates. What’s going on?

From The Sacramento Bee...

COVID-19 Health

What Happens If You Get COVID Again?

08/17/2022
Although COVID-19 cases in California have started to plateau, some may face another infection as new variants spread. UC Davis infectious disease specialist Dr. Natascha Tuznik talks about reinfection, and if repeated bouts can worsen health risks.

From Santa Cruz County Sentinel...

Health

Do Old Smallpox Vaccinations Protect Against Monkeypox?

08/15/2022
Health officials are working to stretch scarce doses of monkeypox vaccine, but do older people vaccinated as kids for smallpox already have protection? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention isn’t betting on it.

From The Sacramento Bee...

Health State of California

Gov. Newsom Declares State of Emergency Over Monkeypox Outbreak

07/31/2022
With 786 monkeypox cases recorded—nearly two-thirds concentrated in Los Angeles and San Francisco—California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in response to the outbreak. The declaration will “coordinate a whole-of-government response.”

From YubaNet...

Community Service & Support Health Resilience

Covered California to Support Wildfire Victims

07/27/2022
For those living in wildfire-ravaged regions, help might be on the way. Covered California recently announced an application window for victims of wildfires, as well as those who live in fire-prone regions, to apply for assistance.

From Santa Cruz County Sentinel...

Animals Health Public Safety

Smoke from Wildfires Puts Cats at Risk of Deadly Blood Clots

07/26/2022
Dr. Ronald Li, a veterinarian at UC Davis, treated 23 cats rescued from the Tubbs fire in 2017. In addition to the expected traumatic injuries, something else caught Li’s attention. “We noticed clots forming within their hearts,” he said. “But at that time, we didn’t know why.”

From Voices of Monterey Bay...

Elections & Politics Health

Three Misapprehensions Heard in the Abortion Debate

07/26/2022
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the federal right to abortion, things are more than a little confused. But amid all the confusion, some things are simply not true. Veteran reporter Julie Rovner dissects three myths going around about the abortion debate.

From The Sacramento Observer...

Health COVID-19 City of Elk Grove

Students Of Color Share Experiences Navigating COVID

07/15/2022
COVID-19 transmission among the student body in Elk Grove Unified, the largest school district in Northern California, was above average in comparison to other schools in the Sacramento region.

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COVID-19 Government Health

What the COVID BA.5 Variant Means for California

07/08/2022
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The most contagious version of COVID yet has arrived in California. Will it bring a new pandemic surge?

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Crime & Justice Government History Health

Why Clarence Thomas Wants to Throw Out Your Rights

06/28/2022
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Part One of a two-part Explainer on what SCOTUS may do after overturning Roe v. Wade

From The Sacramento Observer...

COVID-19 Health County of Sacramento

County Sees Sharp Increase In COVID Cases

06/13/2022
Sacramento County Public Health officials once again are encouraging residents to keep their masks on.

From The Sacramento Observer...

Crime & Justice Health History

Henrietta Lacks’ Family Urges Black Participation In Medical Research

06/08/2022
Henrietta Lacks’ cells were taken without her knowledge and have been used in medical and scientific advancements for decades. Nevertheless, her family is encouraging African Americans to participate in clinical research.

From The Natomas Buzz...

Parks & Recreation Families & Children Health City of Sacramento

Natomas Spray Parks Open for Summer

05/31/2022
Natomas spray parks officially opened this weekend and will operate daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Labor Day weekend.

From Rio Linda Messenger...

Health

Sacramento County Investigating Local Monkeypox Case

05/23/2022
The patient is isolating at home and is not in contact with any other people. Risk to the general public is very minimal. The individual under investigation recently traveled to areas in Europe where cases of monkeypox have been confirmed.

From American River Messenger...

Health Land Use & Development Land Use & Development City of Citrus Heights

Dignity Health and USPI Celebrate New Surgery Center

05/22/2022
Unanimously approved by the Citrus Heights Planning Commission, the $13 million project will provide patients in Citrus Heights with a range of outpatient specialty surgical services.

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Economy & Jobs Environment Government Health History Sustainability

Nuclear Power in California: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

05/20/2022
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California could soon shut down its last nuclear power plant, Diablo Canyon.

From American River Messenger...

Families & Children Environment Health

Girl Scouts Take on Gender Gap

05/10/2022
Nearly 600 girls and 260 adult volunteers from an 18-county region descended on Lake Camanche in Calaveras County to learn or improve their skills in archery, fishing, paddling, and horseback riding.

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