California
COVID-19
The California mask mandate is gone. Now some patients fear for their health.
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Some patients with chronic illnesses say they may avoid treatment in largely maskless healthcare facilities rather than risk contracting COVID-19.Bay Area
Why California public transit is at a pivotal moment
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Public transit agencies are struggling to avoid a “fiscal cliff” — and to persuade riders to return after the pandemic.COVID-19
A failure to communicate: California government cuts back press access
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Accelerated by the COVID pandemic, a shift by state officials toward emails and written statements is making it more difficult for journalists to be watchdogs for Californians.Bay Area
California sees boost in student applications for college financial aid
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New state law pushes numbers up, following a decline triggered by the pandemic.COVID-19
End of COVID emergency will usher in changes across the US health system
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The May 11 expiration of the federal government’s pandemic emergency declaration will affect patient care across a broad range of settings.California
State’s COVID misinformation law is snarled in lawsuits, conflicting rulings
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Vaccine skeptics are contesting a state law that says doctors who give patients false information about COVID-19 can be disciplined.Bay Area
Health care, nursing facilities won’t require masks under new COVID guidelines
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The state will also end its COVID vaccination requirement for health care workers.COVID-19
COVID disparities grow as California ends state of emergency
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As public health funding winds down, gaps in vaccination rates are increasing among racial and ethnic groups.Bay Area
