California Santa Cruz health officials honored for persevering in COVID battle against tide of ‘denialism’ By Anna Maria Barry-Jester | Kaiser Health News | October 1, 2021 Mimi Hall and Dr. Gail Newel will receive PEN America’s 2021 PEN/Benenson Courage Award.
California Anticipating an increase in student misbehavior, California releases new discipline guidelines By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | October 1, 2021 The new guidelines complete a series of reforms of discipline in K-12 schools over the past several years.
City Tracking COVID in Piedmont | Oct. 1 By Exedra Staff | October 1, 2021 One more case reported; local vaccination rate tops 90%.
Bay Area Ballpark strike averted: Giants’ concession workers approve new contract By Daniel Montes | Bay City News | October 1, 2021 The deal includes pay increases and a lower threshold for healthcare eligibility.
California State expands COVID-19 vaccine mandate to senior care facility, in-home care workers By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation | October 1, 2021 The new requirement takes effect Nov 30.
California School boards besieged by protestors want police protection By Diana Lambert | EdSource | October 1, 2021 People are lashing out on a variety of topics, but opposition to COVID mitigation measures tops the list, one official said.
Bay Area California the first state to require COVID vaccines for kids 12 and up By Joe Hong | CalMatters | October 1, 2021 The vaccine mandate will also extend to teachers and school staff.
City Tracking COVID in Piedmont | Sept. 28 By Exedra Staff | September 28, 2021 Tiny uptick over the weekend. Plus: Pfizer boosters OK for some now and the company submits safety data for kids to the FDA.
Bay Area Rapid COVID-19 tests in short supply in California By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | September 28, 2021 Californians seeking same-day COVID-19 tests for sick kids, infection scares or employers are finding empty shelves and long delays, which could fuel outbreaks.
COVID-19 Judge requires COVID vaccines for California prison guards By Byrhonda Lyons | CalMatters | September 28, 2021 The politically powerful prison guards’ union and Gov. Gavin Newsom have resisted a COVID vaccine mandate, despite growing outbreaks.