Hantavirus A recent outbreak of the rare disease hantavirus in Yosemite National
Park and has sickened five park visitors and killed
three. Now, Yosemite officials are stepping up public
outreach to warn people of the dangers of the disease, which has
been fatal in more than one-third of the nearly 600 cases reported
since it was first recognized in 1993 in the Four Corners region of
New Mexico. But it's important not to ruin your vacation out
of fear of hantavirus. The virus is often deadly but
infection is very rare, and potential exposures occur much more
often than infection. We'll speak with Stuart Cohen, an infectious disease physician
at UC Davis who can explain when you should be worried about risk
and symptoms.
Yosemite National Park has established
a non-emergency phone line for questions and concerns related
to Hantavirus (209) 372-0822.
Almost Somewhere In "Almost Somewhere," author and professor Suzanne
Roberts describes her post-college journey on the John Muir
Trail with two female friends. With one experienced and
unflappable, and the other inexperienced and bulimic, Roberts
shared a 28-day, coming-of-age adventure.
Visions II: Art by the Blind
Creating art is never easy, but imagine becoming an acclaimed
artist without the use of your eyes. An art show at Arden
Hills Thursday, September 13 will feature the work of some
nationally known blind photographers and a painter who uses his
hands to understand his subjects. Funds from the event, Visions II: Art by the Blind, will support the
Sacramento Chapter of the national Foundation Fighting
Blindness. We're speaking with photographer Pete Eckert
and the event organizer, DJ Lenth.
Sea of Bees Sea Of
Bees is nominated for an "Artist of the Year" award in
Sacramento News & Review's 2012 Sammies. We spoke with
Sea of Bees in June just before the band's second album
"Orangefarben" was released. The band is playing at Bows and
Arrows in Sacramento September 19.