California

CDC may have misjudged California Covid-19 risk with old data

The CDC may have misjudged Covid-19 risk for several California counties by relying on old data.

2 years ago

Senator challenges state to hit carbon neutral goal by 2035

State Sen. Josh Becker, D-San Mateo, announced his new legislative initiatives for a cleaner California during the United Nations Climate…

2 years ago

Newsom vetoes Cal Grant reform bill, advocates vow to revisit next year

AB 1456 would have made major reforms to the Cal Grant program, California's main financial aid program.

3 years ago

California’s public schools to soon offer free menstrual products

Public schools and colleges in California must provide free menstrual products in their restrooms starting in the 2022-23 school year…

3 years ago

Weather service cancels Red Flag Warning as lightning storm pushes east

The National Weather Service reported Friday morning that about 1,100 cloud to ground lightning strikes occurred around California since Thursday…

3 years ago

Weekend Covid-19 update: New guidance, mandates abound as surge rages back to winter levels

The shift in messaging has been both rapid and remarkable. While health outcomes are of obvious concern, the threat of…

3 years ago

State proposes new drinking water health limits to rein in ‘forever chemicals’

California is moving to reduce the acceptable limit of “forever chemicals” (PFOA and PFOS) in the state drinking water supply,…

3 years ago

Heath care workers, state employees soon have to be vaccinated or regularly tested

State officials announced Monday that health care workers and state employees will now be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19…

3 years ago

Pandemic of tribalism: Anti-vaccination messaging and misinformation kills

Covid-19 in the U.S. is overshadowed by another pandemic, one of misinformation and mistrust, with consequences playing out in real…

3 years ago

Down to the wire, state officials extend eviction moratorium through September

State officials announced an agreement Friday on an extension of the state's moratorium on pandemic-related evictions through Sept. 30. The…

3 years ago

State adds expenses-paid vacation prizes to Vax for the Win program

State officials introduced another COVID-19 vaccine incentive program Monday, offering six expenses-paid vacations throughout the state, including in San Francisco.…

3 years ago

California pushes back with appeal on judge’s assault weapons ban ruling

Following a decision last week by a U.S. District Court judge to overturn a statewide ban on assault weapons, Gov.…

3 years ago

State offers gift cards, cash drawings in vaccination incentive program

Joining other states like New York and Colorado, California is launching its own vaccination incentive program with gift cards and…

3 years ago

State to drop capacity limits, distancing requirements with June 15 reopening

California will reopen on June 15 without any capacity limits or physical distancing requirements for businesses or events, the state's…

3 years ago

Report shows drought impacts rural Latino communities hardest

Rural, low-income Latino communities across California were hardest hit by the last drought and could see drinking water shortages again…

3 years ago

Bay Area Covid-19 update: Counties drop vaccine eligibility to age 12, state still requires indoor masking

This week saw substantial movement in the fight against Covid-19 with vaccinations opening up to people as young as 12…

3 years ago

Officials eye June 15 to fully reopen state as vaccinations surpass 20 million mark

California is poised to eliminate its tiered reopening system on June 15 as coronavirus case rates fall and vaccinations increase,…

3 years ago

USDA settles lawsuit: Million state residents to get emergency food benefits

Roughly 1 million state residents will have access to emergency food benefits following a settlement reached this week in a…

3 years ago

All California residents age 16 and up eligible for vaccine on April 15

"It will take time to vaccinate all eligible Californians. During this time, we must not let our guard down."

3 years ago

California landlords, tenants can now apply for unpaid rent assistance

California's Covid-19 rent relief application portal went live on Monday, which will help eligible landlords and tenants cover unpaid rent…

3 years ago

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