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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.

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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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