Weekly News Roundup for Friday, April 2nd, 2021
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week, including a coronavirus update and the latest from Sacramento…. State Updates Blueprint to Allow Additional Activities with Modifications to Reduce Risk Updates to gatherings, receptions, conferences, and indoor live events and performances are effective April 15 With vaccination rates increasing and the state’s COVID-19 […]
Weekly News Roundup for Friday, March 19th, 2021
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week, including a coronavirus update and the latest from Sacramento…. Governor Signs Paid Sick Leave Bill Governor Gavin Newsom today signed SB 95, legislation to ensure access to up to 80 hours of Covid-19 supplemental paid sick leave for eligible employees, including those advised to […]
Women’s History Month Started in Santa Rosa, California
How a grassroots group of Sonoma County educators launched National Women’s History Month By J.C. Thomas For more than 40 years, March has been recognized in the United States as Women’s History Month. Throughout March, schools, cultural institutions and communities nationwide recognize and honor the achievements of women in history. As recently as the 1970s, […]
Weekly News Roundup for Friday, March 5th, 2021
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week, including a coronavirus update and the latest from Sacramento…. California Introduces Vaccine Equity Metric he Newsom Administration on Thursday announced that California will enact safety protocols and vaccine equity in its efforts to end the pandemic and reopen the economy. The state has set […]
Weekly News Roundup for Friday, February 19th, 2021
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week, including a coronavirus update and the latest from Sacramento…. Legislators Introduce Bill to Guarantee Health Care as a Human Right for All Californians Today, Assembly Members Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles), Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) and Alex Lee (D-San Jose) introduced AB 1400, which would guarantee comprehensive, high-quality health care to […]
Weekly News Roundup for Friday, February 5th, 2021
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week, including a coronavirus update and the latest from Sacramento…. Californians Warned Against Super Bowl Parties The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and local authorities are urging Californians to avoid Super Bowl parties this Sunday. Those who plan on watching the game are asked […]
RIP Kobe – A Tribute to a Legend
By Rachel Melikian Dedicated on the first anniversary of the death of Kobe Bryant, are my thoughts from 2020. “RIP KOBE” flash LA Metro buses’ destination signs, including the buses still parked at the depot, and then one after another, they resume their routes with the same message. This gives a remarkable impression of a […]
Weekly News Roundup for Friday, January 29th, 2021
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week, including a coronavirus update and the latest from Sacramento…. Regional Stay-at-Home Order Lifted Statewide The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) ended the Regional Stay Home Order across California on Monday. The action resulted from projections for improved ICU capacity of above 15% in […]
Weekly News Roundup for Friday, January 22nd, 2021
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week, including a coronavirus update and the latest from Sacramento…. Alex Padilla Formally Appointed to the U.S. Senate On Monday, Governor Newsom formally submitted the appointment of Alex Padilla to become California’s first Latino U.S. Senator. The Governor’s action followed the Monday morning resignation of […]
Weekly News Roundup for Friday, January 15th, 2021
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week, including a coronavirus update and the latest from Sacramento…. These are the California Republicans Who Voted to Reject Biden’s Election Win Following the violent attacks of a pro-Trump mob at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, seven California Republicans voted to reject election results confirming […]
Weekly News Roundup for Friday, January 8th, 2021
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week, including a coronavirus update and the latest from Sacramento…. Golden State Stimulus Budget Proposal Would Give $600 to Low-Income Californians Californians who received the state’s Earned Income Tax Credit in 2019, along with eligible taxpayers filing with ITIN numbers, will receive $600 rapid cash […]
Weekly News Roundup for Friday, December 18th, 2020
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week, including signs of hope amid the worsening coronavirus crisis. Governor Launches “Vaccinate All 58 Campaign” as Vaccines Arrive in California On December 13, following its independent review of the FDA’s actions related to the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine, the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup […]