The new order is made in light of the emergence in Santa Clara County of the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 and the 'imminent threat' that it poses to the health of vulnerable residents and the capacity of the healthcare system.
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Cal State and Faculty Union Reach Contract Agreement
CSU Students apparently won't be affected by a faculty walkout in the spring. as the state university system and its faculty union announce a tentative contract that includes raises and a COVID-19 bonus.
‘Deluge’ of Omicron Virus Is Coming, Santa Clara County Health Officials Warn
To be fully up to date with COVID vaccine protection, people need to have a booster shot, said County Health Officer Dr. Sara Cody.
State Mask Mandate Holds in Santa Clara County, but Not in Five Others
Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, Alameda, and Sonoma counties said their rules won't change, despite the month long statewide mandate that went into effect Wednesday morning.
Beginning Dec. 15, Masks Required for All Public Indoor Settings
With case rates increasing 47% since Thanksgiving, the California Department of Public Health will require universal masking to increase protection to individuals, families, and communities during the holidays.
From Maggots to Sex Abuse, Nursing Homes Sue California to Overturn Citations, Fines
A new state law is designed to make it easier for California to prevail in enforcement actions against nursing homes. Sponsored by Assemblyman Ash Kalra, a San Jose Democrat, the legislation raised nursing home fines — which hadn’t changed in about 20 years — by 20 to 50%.
California’s Biggest Nursing Home Owner Faces Lawsuit over 24 COVID-related Deaths
Shlomo Rechnitz is the Los Angeles-based, multi-billionaire owner of Brius, which owns two nursing homes in Santa Clara County, Cupertino Healthcare & Wellness Center and San Jose Healthcare & Wellness Center, plus five in Alameda County and one in Contra Costa County.
Shop with a Cop Foundation Gives Kids in Need an Early Christmas
Shop with a Cop Foundation of Silicon Valley, San José Police Department, and Target Corporation will host the 14th annual holiday toy distribution in San Jose Dec. 4.
California Has Not Regained All of the Jobs Lost in Pandemic-Caused Recession
At a CalMatters/Milken Institute event, experts discuss how the pandemic has changed the California economy,and say why there’s reason for hope.
BYU Edges Santa Clara University Women’s Soccer in PK Shootout
Coach Jerry Smith's 35-year tenure has helped the Broncos carve out a niche within women's soccer—from collegiate and professional fields to the silver screen.
San Jose City Council Unanimously Approves Automatic License Plate Reader Expansion
An investigation by Electronic Frontier Foundation found that of the 1.6 million plates scanned by SJPD last year, only 1,509 led to a successful match of a vehicle of interest to law enforcement.
Is California in a Better Place this Holiday Season?
While urban counties like Santa Clara show improved COVID-19 data over a year ago, mostly rural regions have more hospitalized COVID-19 patients today than in 2020.
Alum Rock School District, Teachers at Impasse in Contract Talks
The teacher's union and the district are in the middle of negotiating a three-year contract for the 2021/22-2023/24 school years.
Newsom Extends Some Emergency Powers through March 2022
The governor cited a possible surge in COVID cases and short-staffed hospitals, as some pockets of resistance to mandates grow.
Is Bay Area Next for COVID Vaccine Rules for Indoor Businesses?
The City of Los Angeles requires proof of vaccination for many indoor businesses beginning today.
First California Redistricting Maps To Be Released Nov. 10
An FAQ for voters on California redistricting as the state’s independent commission works toward releasing preliminary congressional and legislative maps on Nov. 10.
