October 3, 2017 | Sammy Caiola
Health officials are asking patrons of MacKenzie’s Sports Bar and Grille at the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex to seek a Hepatitis A vaccine in light of a confirmed case.
September 25, 2017 | Sammy Caiola
San Diego, Los Angeles, and Santa Cruz are all seeing high Hepatitis A numbers, especially among the homeless.
July 27, 2017 | Drew Sandsor
The California Department of Public Health has issued a warning about hantavirus, which is spread through contact with rodents and their droppings, urine or saliva.
April 18, 2017 | Julia Mitric
Most teens who attempt suicide survive. But they may have worse overall health outcomes compared with peers who don't attempt suicide. A new UC study will be the first to use big data to gain insights into the health of this at-risk group.
February 7, 2017 | Amy Quinton
A UC Santa Cruz study finds transmission of West Nile virus is higher in drought years.
June 8, 2016 | Ja'Nel Johnson
El Dorado County health officials are closely monitoring a campground after the state health department confirmed a case of plague was found on the property.
April 28, 2016 | Bob Moffitt
Once a week, a Sacramento courtroom is full of laughter and cupcakes. It is an alternative court for people who have been diagnosed with a mental illness that contributed to their crimes.
April 20, 2016
A second person has died of a drug overdose related to the counterfeit perspection pain pills containing fentanyl. There have been three overdoses in the county.
April 12, 2016 | Bob Moffitt
Cops don't just enforce the law. They must also find ways to peacefully resolve mental health emergencies. Ride along with a Sacramento police officer who is part of a team that's trained to respond to the need for mental health services.
March 31, 2016 | Joanne Serrieh
Ninety-eight students at the Yuba River Charter School in Nevada City remain quarantined Thursday after officials shut down the school when one unvaccinated child was diagnosed with the measles.
