The money was included in the American Rescue Plan (ARP), which Lofgren supported and the House passed at the end of February. The ARP was signed into law by President Biden in March. The airport is in the San Jose Congress member’s district.
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Health Care and Most CA Workers Will Need Vaccinations or Regular Tests Beginning Next Week
The new vaccination requirements are part of the state's push to get more people vaccinated as a wave of new cases, spurred by the ultra-contagious delta variant and cases among unvaccinated people, threatens to halt the state's progress in mitigating the virus' spread.
Commentary: On the Need to Get More Californians Vaccinated
Beating the pandemic is within reach thanks to these vaccines, yet millions of Californians remain unvaccinated
One Week of Remembrance for Next Week’s Anniversary of Gilroy Garlic Festival’s Deadly Shooting
The DA’s Office is also asking the community to join the effort by performing an act of kindness and sharing it with us on Facebook and Instagram using the hashtags #GilroyKind and #KindnessIsStrong.
California’s Universal Basic Income Experiment Headed to Gov. Newsom for Signature
California would be the first state to adopt a state-funded guaranteed income program, funding pilot projects that would guarantee some people, especially foster youth and pregnant women, an income floor. Santa Clara County’s pilot program provides $1,000 a month to 72 foster youth.
Keep Wearing Masks Indoors, Advise Bay Area Health Officers as COVID Cases Surge
The recommendation comes amid an increase in COVID-19 cases, almost exclusively among the unvaccinated, and the proliferation of the more-transmissible Delta variant.
California Public Schools Face Increasing Ransomware Attacks
Experts say the number of ransomware attacks against school computer systems in California and across the country are rising as educators try to figure out whether cybersecurity should be a priority.
Roller Skaters Fight Eviction from City Hall Plaza
San Jose’s commitment to activating the city’s public spaces gets tested at civic plaza.
Mothers Struggle to Return to Work as California Reopens
Moms who lost their jobs during the pandemic are still shouldering most of the child care.
Support for California Schools and Teachers Grows in Pandemic Year
Annual survey of California voters gives state schools highest marks in a decade.
Special Education Sees ‘Historic Boost’ in Aid for California
The state budget approved last week includes $656 million in new ongoing funding for special education, including a 4.05% increase to the base funding rate.
Another Sign of Pandemic’s Easing: ‘Dr. Marty’ Retires
Dr. Marty Fenstersheib, whose planned departure was announced at the June 22 Board of Supervisors, says he is making his “second attempt at retirement” this week.
Legislature OKs Budget: Here Are Five Things to Know about the Spending Plan
The budget aims to help residents recover from the COVID-19 economic crisis and, perhaps, help Newsom defeat a recall campaign.
Many Disabled Californians Feel Abandoned by Gov. Newsom’s Golden State Stimulus Program
Gov. Gavin Newsom sent $600 Golden State Stimulus checks to some Californians with disabilities, but passed over others. As the Legislature negotiates with Newsom over his proposal to expand the program, Californians who receive Social Security Disability Insurance say they’re fed up with being overlooked during the pandemic.
Newsom, Legislative Leaders Announce Eviction Moratorium Extension, Increase in Rent Relief
The proposal would extend California’s statewide evictions moratorium through Sept. 30.
Santa Clara County Creates Office of Disability Affairs to Improve Accessibility
Nearly 31 years after the Americans With Disabilities Act was signed into law, the county is set to fund staff to address gaps in health care, civic access, economic opportunities, education and overall quality of life for South Bay citizens with disabilities.
