March 12, 2021 Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries Can Now Serve Alcohol Without Meals—Regardless of Tier By Eli Walsh, Bay City News State public health officials released updated reopening guidelines that take effect this weekend. Read More 3
March 11, 2021 Bay Area Lawmakers Laud Passage of Covid Relief Bill By Eli Walsh, Bay City News The $1.9 trillion bill includes monthly payments for families with children and $1,400 checks for millions of Americans. Read More 9
March 10, 2021 Citing Need for Local Control, Santa Clara Co. Declines to Take Part in State Vaccination Plan By Jana Kadah, Bay City News County Executive Jeff Smith said California’s new program, known as the Statewide Vaccination Network, left him with “significant concerns.” Read More 1
March 9, 2021 How State’s Recall Rules Could Spell Trouble for Gov. Newsom By Ben Christopher In a recall election, Gov. Gavin Newsom could get more votes than his replacement—and still lose his job. Read More 5
February 25, 2021 California Passed 50,000 Covid Deaths, the Most of Any State By Jill Cowan The country’s most populous state averaged more than 560 deaths a day at its peak in January, according to The New York Times. Read More 0
February 23, 2021 Burgeoning California Child Care Union Secures Approval for Covid-19 Relief Funding By Elizabeth Aguilera, CalMatters The state Senate budget committee approved disbursement of $144 million in federal funds to give child care providers some financial relief. Read More 2
February 12, 2021 Pandemic’s Toll on Housing: Falling Behind, Doubling Up By Conor Dougherty Eviction moratoriums don’t keep arrears from piling up, and aid to renters may not reach the most vulnerable. Read More 3