Bay Area
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
Bay Area’s post-pandemic economic recovery is among worst in large metro areas
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Pandemic recovery was measured via 15 different metrics, including local population growth, office occupancy, and the construction of new housing.COVID-19
How much should California spend to build up public transit?
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The farebox recovery funding model may not be the most viable.COVID-19
