Beating the pandemic is within reach thanks to these vaccines, yet millions of Californians remain unvaccinated
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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.
As Pandemic Eases, Santa Clara County Adds Library Hours
Beginning Monday, county libraries will add 18 more hours a week for patrons to visit the library, browse collections, use the public computers and printers, reserve a meeting room or read in the library.
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.
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.
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.
Concert and Event Tickets to be Raffled in Santa Clara County as COVID-19 Vaccination Incentives
More than 100 tickets to upcoming events and other prizes will be raffled off from among all people who get a COVID-19 vaccine at select county-run vaccination sites in the next few weeks.
Expenses-paid Vacation is Latest Incentive Offered by California to Boost COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Approximately 72 percent of the state's adults have received at least one vaccine dose, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday.
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 County Will Close Four of Five Covid-19 Vaccination Sites
With Covid-19 vaccination rates approaching 80 percent, sites are no longer needed, so some sites will be closing in the next few weeks, Santa Clara County health officials say.
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.
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.
When Should I Wear a Mask Now?
The New York Times asked three experts from different disciplines to respond to readers’ questions about wearing masks now.
Willing to Help, Nowhere to Go: How the State’s Recruitment of Covid-19 Volunteers Fell Short
More than 251,000 Californians signed up to help, some hoping to get an early shot. Few got the chance to volunteer.
