COVID-19 The California mask mandate is gone. Now some patients fear for their health. By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | April 11, 2023 Some patients with chronic illnesses say they may avoid treatment in largely maskless healthcare facilities rather than risk contracting COVID-19.
COVID-19 A failure to communicate: California government cuts back press access By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | April 7, 2023 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 Why California public transit is at a pivotal moment By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | April 7, 2023 Public transit agencies are struggling to avoid a “fiscal cliff” — and to persuade riders to return after the pandemic.
Bay Area California sees boost in student applications for college financial aid By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | March 27, 2023 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 By Rachana Pradhan | Kaiser Health News | March 22, 2023 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 By Bernard J. Wolfson | Kaiser Health News | March 17, 2023 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 By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation | March 6, 2023 The state will also end its COVID vaccination requirement for health care workers.
COVID-19 COVID disparities grow as California ends state of emergency By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | March 1, 2023 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 By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation | February 28, 2023 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? By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | February 28, 2023 The farebox recovery funding model may not be the most viable.