August 29, 2020
The new law, aimed at keeping flavored tobacco products away from youth, was cast by opponents as being discriminatory against African American smokers who favor menthol cigarettes.
August 27, 2020 | Emily Zentner
The data around COVID-19 can be difficult to fully digest. Here’s what you need to know to help you understand Sacramento County’s COVID-19 data dashboard.
August 27, 2020
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new deal Wednesday with a diagnostics company that he says will add 150,000 more tests a day, with results back in 24 to 48 hours.
August 26, 2020 | Sammy Caiola
Under a new “cohort” model, some school children will be able to learn and play in person, so long as they stay completely separate from any other group.
August 26, 2020
Watch live at 12 p.m. as California Gov. Gavin Newsom provides an update on wildfires and COVID-19 in the state.
August 25, 2020
Watch live at 12 p.m. as California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly gives an update on COVID-19 in the state.
August 20, 2020 | Sammy Caiola
Wildfire smoke, high temperatures and COVID-19 are posing concurrent health threats to Californians. Experts have advice on what to do, and in what protection.
August 20, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-Tan
They are more likely to already be living in heavily polluted areas and to have pre-existing health conditions.
August 19, 2020 | Sammy Caiola
Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to issue new back-to-school guidelines for students with disabilities this week. Parents and advocates say school districts need to provide more support for children who don’t learn well remotely.
August 18, 2020 | Pauline Bartolone
California’s physicians say measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 could also help tamp down other respiratory illnesses, but people should stay up-to-date with vaccines to prevent a surge of other illnesses.
