Two new variants detected in New York, three cases of the South Africa variant and one case first detected in Japan/Brazil have been found in the county.

East Side Union High School District leaders said this is especially important as people recover from the impacts of the pandemic.

The program is still essential for participating businesses, even as Santa Clara County moves into the less-restrictive orange tier.

Local health officials worry about being able to vaccinate everyone 50 years and older during the first week of April. 

The Board of Supervisors voted to expand a pilot program that provides victims with free forensic exams, follow-up care and advocacy.

Their goal of the lawsuit: financial compensation and “reforms of the way that San Jose police are trained and directed to police protests.”

About 8,500 appointments scheduled through the county between now and March 21 will be transferred to the Oakland-based hospital chain.

County Executive Jeff Smith said California’s new program, known as the Statewide Vaccination Network, left him with “significant concerns.”

About 1,000-2,000 residents could be vaccinated per day in a city that has been disproportionately impacted by Covid-19. 

The boost in pay in unincorporated Santa Clara County would last 180 days or until the Covid-19 public health emergency is terminated.

City and county leaders asked residents to volunteer to help and spread information to non-English speakers eligible for the vaccine.

This project, which started in 2013, is called the Mars Sample Return and will help scientists know whether there is life on Mars.

Officials said the milestone reflects “strong progress” toward their goal to get 85 percent of those 16 and older vaccinated by Aug. 1.

Business owners have until March 16 to file claims. However, there is no guarantee that they will be fulfilled by insurance agencies.

The additional pay would apply to stores with 300 or more employees nationwide and companies that are publicly traded.

San Jose City Hall, the SAP Center, Avaya Stadium, Levi’s Stadium, San Jose’s Convention Center and Historic Theaters will be lit Tuesday night.