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.
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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.
Digital Coronavirus Vaccine Cards and Online Records Available for California Residents
When state officials announced they were offering residents access to a digital record of their coronavirus vaccinations, they stressed that it is not a "vaccine passport," but might come in handy for sporting events, concerts and international travel.
Santa Clara County Phases Out Its Mask Order To Match Cal/OSHA Rules Ending Mask Rules for Vaccinated Workers
Santa Clara County has the nation’s highest vaccination rate among large counties, and one of the highest vaccination rates among all counties, according to CDC data. As of June 20, 2021, 80% of residents aged 12 and older have received their first dose, and over 71% of residents aged 12 and older were fully vaccinated.
Vaccinated? California No Longer Requires You to Wear a Mask at Work
Workers had been required to wear a mask or other face covering regardless of their vaccination status or whether they worked indoors or outside. The new rules allowing masks went into effect today.
Brewing Toxicity: San Jose Craft Beer Leaders Look to Distill Workplace Cultures
Pub and brewery workers across California are rethinking workplace culture, after personal experiences of sexism, assault and work environments were often paired with encouraged drinking on the job.
California’s Big ‘Reopening:’ What Changes—and What Doesn’t—Today, June 15?
Gov. Gavin Newsom promised business as usual on Tuesday, but there could be exceptions to everyday life returning to normal. Here are questions and answers to clear up some of the confusion.
Santa Clara Transportation Authority Releases Some Details of Mass Killer Personnel File, Showing Growing Insubordination Not Seen as Threatening
Misuse of property, outbursts of temper, warnings from co-workers show no “formal discipline for threatening behavior” by VTA employee who killed nine, then himself, on May 26.
Cal/OSHA Backtracks on Rules That Would Allow Vaccinated Employees to Doff Masks
Another decision next week could change California mask rules again, offering clarity or even more confusion for employers.
Environmentalists Worry about Trash in Coyote Creek as Housing Advocates Say Give Shelter First Priority
Over the last few years—and especially during the Covid-19 pandemic—Santa Clara County's Coyote Creek watershed has become an inflection point for how the South Bay must address issues surrounding its homelessness crisis and the environmental impact of creekside encampments.
Vaccine Clinics Offered throughout Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County partners with San Jose Earthquakes for special giveaway at PayPal Park Thursday June 10, 4-7pm.
What to Know About Workplace Mask Rules in California, June 15
Although Gov. Gavin Newsom initially had indicated that the state’s mask mandate would remain in place even after other restrictions had been lifted, officials have since said that Californians will no longer have to wear masks, unless a private business decides to continue requiring them.
Kaiser Begins Vaccine Trials to Children 5-11 in Santa Clara, Oakland and Sacramento
Kaiser Permanente's Vaccine Study Center and Division of Research, both based in Oakland, are conducting the trial in concert with Pfizer and BioNTech, which co-developed the vaccine that will be used in the trial.
