The California Department of Public Health also mandated that all people visiting a health care setting must confirm their vaccination status or have tested negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours prior to their indoor visit.
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Red Tape and ‘Shadow Debt’ Are Stalling Relief Efforts for California Renters
Limited online accessibility remains a critical barrier in discouraging California renters from applying for funds to ease pandemic-induced financial losses, despite promises of increased economic relief.
Effective Aug. 3, It’s an Order throughout Bay Area: Wear Masks in All Indoor Settings
The county order, which goes into effect at 12:01 am Tuesday, Aug. 3, “is made in light of the recent significant increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Santa Clara County due primarily to the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.”
California Now Recommends Masks in All Indoor Settings; San Jose Schools Mandate Vaccine or Tests for Teachers, Staff
With more than 90% of the state’s population in areas now with substantial or high transmission, the California Department of Public Health recommends universal masking in indoor public settings and in schools
San Jose State, CSU Schools to Require COVID Vaccinations for All Students, Faculty and Staff
CSU Chancellor Joseph Castro cited the ultra-contagious Delta variant as one reason the university system will require the vaccine to protect CSU students and employees.
Feds Give $55.5 Million in COVID Relief Aid to Mineta San Jose International Airport
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.
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.
