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City activates weather-respite centers Dec. 21-26
With the National Weather Service forecasting consecutive days of rain, the City of Sacramento will activate weather-respite operations at its Outreach and Engagement Center (OEC) and the North 5t...
Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services
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From KQED...
SF Nonprofit Advocates for More Realistic TV Deaths
Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, founder of End Well, a San Francisco-based nonprofit, would like to diversify how death is portrayed on television. This would include more focus on less dramatic and violent deaths.
At-Home COVID Tests Can Be Reimbursable in California
Although the federal government is providing four free COVID tests per month, that’s not the only way to get them. Aetna and Blue Shield of California members can be reimbursed for up to eight at-home tests per month, while Kaiser Permanente is offering discounts on tests.
From CapPublicRadio...
Sacramento County Launches Mobile Clinic for Pets of Unhoused Residents
Aptly named the PAWS Clinic (Pet Aid and Wellness Services), the first-of-its-kind mobile veterinary clinic focuses on caring for pets owned by homeless residents.
From The Mercury News...
Stolen Blue Shield of California Data Could Hit Dark Web
Hackers stole data this week from Blue Shield of California. Historically, this type of data has sometimes wound up for sale on what’s known as the dark web, the part of the internet not typically included in search engine results.
From Voice of San Diego...
San Diego County Might Wait on Implementing Conservatorship Rules
A member of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors has asked that the county wait until 2025 to implement pending state policy around conservatorships. The policy, which goes into effect Jan. 1, makes people suffering from severe addiction eligible to receive conservatorships.
As Alzheimer’s Cases Grow, Sacramento Wants to Make Communities 'Dementia-Friendly’
In Sacramento County, a new initiative is underway to make the area “friendlier” for people who have dementia and attempt to lower rates of the disease in the first place. Officials want more businesses to be able to see the signs, and for families to have more clarity on local resources.
From SFGate...
Sewage Spill Closes Southern California Beach
Two miles of public beach were closed in Laguna Beach following a spill of 94,500 gallons of sewage. Orange County is testing water to determine when the beach will be safe to reopen.
From CalMatters...
Will Kids Still Take Their Medicine? New State Law Forces Pharmacies to Take Out the Flavor
Parents say flavored medication can help ensure their kids finish a prescription. Far fewer California pharmacies are offering that service as they await new rules from a state regulator.
From New York Times...
More Migrants Getting Hurt Climbing Border Wall in California
Seven times as many patients have been admitted to the trauma unit at UC San Diego Health since the Trump administration raised the height of the border wall to 30 feet in California. The hospital also notes that 23 people have died in falls from the wall since 2019.
From Los Angeles Times...
Data Explores Whether California or Florida Handled COVID Better
California and Florida took starkly different approaches to dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Data shows that more Floridians died per capita of COVID than did Californians.
From EdSource...
UC Davis Study Posits Why People Get Headaches From Wine
A UC Davis study suggests that some people might get headaches from drinking wine due to an antioxidant, quercetin, that affects alcohol metabolism. This antioxidant is healthy on its own but can sometimes spur headaches when mixed with alcohol.
Barbershops in Sacramento Host Free Therapy Sessions for Black Men
Local barbers and the Greater Sacramento Urban League partner on a mental health program for Black men.
From Sacramento Bee...
State Debuting Mental Health App for Young People Next Year
The state will offer a free mental health app beginning Jan. 1 for people ages 13-25. It is currently being tested in San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties.
New Law Raising Wage for California Health Workers May Cost State Billions
More than half a million California health care workers are expected to see a pay increase in January thanks to a law raising the minimum wage for their industry. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the law without a clear estimate about how much it would cost the state.
From Capital Public Radio...
People Can Wait Over an Hour in California for Emergency Care
People wait about 40 minutes on average in California for emergency care, compared to 25 minutes nationally. In Sacramento County, wait times can be as long as 84 minutes during the holidays.
Nearly One-Third of California Prisons Provide Inadequate Medical Care
An evaluation of 34 adult prisons in California by the Office of the Inspector General found that 11 provided inadequate medical care and 23 provided adequate care. None were deemed proficient, the top designation.
Newsom Taking New Approach to California’s 10,000 Homeless Veterans
California’s population of homeless veterans has plateaued despite billions of dollars in state spending to create housing for former service members. Now, Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to shift resources to focus on veterans with serious mental health conditions.
From Daily Democrat...
New UC Davis Research Explores Why Males and Females Respond Differently to Social Stress
Women are nearly twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, but among boys and girls, the likelihood is the same.
A Story With Teeth: Why California Kids Lag in Dental Health
California kids have some of the lowest-ranked dental health in the United States, with challenges exacerbated by the pandemic. Here’s a look at the problem and what’s being done to address it.
Effects of COVID Isolation Surfacing for California’s Young Professionals
After years of isolation and virtual classes, young professionals in California’s workforce are reportedly struggling with greater mental health challenges and burnout. If colleges and companies don’t pay more attention, there could be economic consequences.
From Capital & Main...
Californians of Color Less Likely to Get Early Dementia Diagnoses
Early detection of dementia can help a person live independently for longer. In California, though, people of color are diagnosed disproportionately later for dementia.
Despite Newsom Veto, State Takes Steps to Ban Artificial Turf Due to ‘Forever Chemicals’
California cities can ban synthetic turf under a law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed. He rejected a bill to ban PFAS in fake lawns.
New Kaiser Union Walkout Threat Forces 'Historic' Deal in Big Win for Workers
Unions at Kaiser Permanente put pressure on the health care giant to raise pay and address what they called understaffing during two strikes over the past year. The results reflected labor’s power in California.
He Bashes Republicans for ‘Rights Regression,’ but in Recent Decisions, Newsom Neglects Protections for Marginalized Californians
Gov. Newsom vetoed bills to outlaw caste discrimination and to consider gender affirmation in child custody cases. Advocates wonder if he’s thinking about his national political profile.
Kaiser To Pay $200 million Settlement for Botched Mental Health Appointment System
Kaiser patients waited 19 days for follow-up mental health appointments in 2019, nine days longer than state law permits. The settlement includes the largest-ever penalty issued by California’s behavioral health regulator.
California Is First to Ban Four Food Additives Linked to Disease
The California Food Safety Act prohibits the manufacturing, distribution and sale of food and beverages that contain brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben and red dye 3.
Climate Change Took Them to ‘Dark Places.’ Now These Californians are Doing Something About it
The facts of climate change can lead to feelings of hopelessness and despair. Some California activists are creating communities for people to talk about those feelings.
California Becomes First State to Ban More Than 2 Dozen Chemicals Used in Popular Cosmetics
A new California law will ban over two dozen chemicals from fragrances and cosmetics. It’s another first-in-the-nation law—and another instance of California following European Union regulators.
California May Ban Additives in Some Candies—But Not Skittles
The European Union has banned certain additives that are used in American candies and baked goods. California is on the cusp of prohibiting their sale by 2027.
The Bay-Delta Ecosystem is Collapsing. Now California Has Dueling Plans to Save It
A long-awaited, controversial report weighs updates to standards that state officials say have failed to protect fish and wildlife. But environmentalists, Native tribes and others already are furious about how long this has taken—and the state is years away from taking action.
Will California Republicans Liberalize Platform on Abortion, Trans Rights? This Weekend May Tell
GOP leaders and activists will hear Friday from Donald Trump and other presidential candidates before deciding whether to change the party platform on abortion and same-sex marriage.
Mayo Clinic Expert Answers Questions on COVID Tests, New Variants
Companies set the original test dates arbitrarily due to these diagnostic at-home tests being developed rapidly. So, check your boxes before you toss them.
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