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COVID-19

A group of California legislators has crafted vaccine laws that would be the most aggressive state approach to vaccines in the nation.

Newer data indicates only 19 counties are in the CDC’s riskiest category, where universal masking is advised.

County health officials to make a recommendation by the end of the week.

A New York study found the vaccine prevented serious illness but offered minimal protection against infection with the omicron variant.

The state mask mandate for schools will end, but local jurisdictions are free to impose their own requirements.

Underspending on mental health services for years means substantial shifts in school district counseling staffs could take years.

Alameda County is in the "green," or lowest tier of COVID risk, according to the CDC's new rating system.

More cases reported, but it may be time for us to retire the weekly case reports.

African Americans in the state have the state’s lowest vaccination rate.

Case counts in schools were low before winter break.