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Goodbye ‘Banana Smash’ Cigarillos: Governor Quickly Signs Bill To Ban Flavored Tobacco

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.

Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

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How To Understand Sacramento County’s COVID-19 Data

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.

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‘Game Changer’ In California Coronavirus Testing To Double Capacity And Speed Up Results

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.

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Homeless Children, Students With Special Needs Can Return To Classrooms Under New California Guidance

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.

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Watch: Gov. Gavin Newsom Update On Wildfires And COVID-19 For August 26

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.

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Watch: California Health Officials COVID-19 Update For August 25

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.

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The Air Is Full Of Dangerous Wildfire Smoke And Viral Particles. What’s The Best Protection For Your Health?

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.

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Wildfire Smoke Poses Greatest Risk to Low-Income Residents, People of Color, Experts Say

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.

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California Students With Disabilities Could Soon Return To In-Person Schooling

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.

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COVID Safety Precautions Could Shape The Prevalence Of Other Illness, Health Experts Say

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.

 

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